ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS WORKSHOP(S), including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. 

 

I am aware that there are certain risks and dangers involved with ceramics and pottery studios. These risks, known or unknown, include, but are not limited to, the hazards arising from the use of electric/kick wheels, sharp tools, the use of or proximity to electric/gas/wood kilns, the use of or proximity to potentially hazardous materials, travel by car, van, bus,  accidents, illnesses and acts of man, nature or God. I also recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above described trip and tour activities and I hereby voluntarily assume full responsibility for all these and all other hazards which may be encountered during this class/workshop, and (if applicable) on this trip and, except for gross negligence, I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge Kwak Kyungtae, David Juwon Kwak, Minjae Lee, Toroo Ceramics and its staff, volunteers, agents, representatives, contractors and vendors for injury, loss or damage arising out of my or my family’s participation in the class/workshop/trip. 

 

I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in this activity, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity. 

I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity. 

In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this activity, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: 

 

(A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, medical costs, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from this activity, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: Kwak Kyungtae, Marco Minetti, Toroo Ceramics staff, volunteers, representatives, and agents;

 

(B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise. 

 

I acknowledge that the organizers of this event and their staff, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf. 

I acknowledge that this activity may involve using electric machinery and potentially dangerous tools and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss.

 

I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity. 

 

I understand while participating in this activity, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose.

 

The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. 

 

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I AGREE/SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.