Student Waiver
AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE, IDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD
HARMLESS AGREEMENT
METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY MAKING ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES
AND, AS SUCH, ALLOY ATELIER LLC REQUIRES ALL PERSONS ATTENDING ALLOY
ATELIER LLC CLASSES, SEMINARS, OR WORKSHOPS (both in person and
virtual) OR USING ANY ALLOY ATELIER LLC EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES TO
SIGN THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY.
I, ______________________________________________ on behalf of
myself, understand that metalsmithing and jewelry making are
inherently dangerous activities and acknowledge that the following
inherent risks are associated with such activities, including without
limitation: (1) the use of and exposure to superheated gases and
torches; (2) handling hot metals and solder; (3) exposure to sharp
objects; (4) exposure to power tools, and (5) latent risks associated
with exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals and other hazardous
materials. I understand that my negligence or failure to act within
my abilities may contribute to or result in an injury and that Alloy
Atelier LLC, its instructors, founders, officers and directors will
not provide me with any medical treatment or pay for any medical or
other treatment expenses should I become sick or injured.
Alloy Atelier LLC ("Alloy Atelier") and its instructors, founders,
officers, and directors hereby specifically disclaims any and all
responsibility or liability for, and I, on behalf of myself and my
heirs, next of kin, spouse, guardians, legal representative,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns hereby knowingly
and intelligently release Alloy Atelier LLC, and its instructors,
founders, officers, and directors, from, any and all claims, whether
known or unknown, which I may have relating to: (i) any and all
damages to the student or any personal property of the student,
including without limitation, indirect and consequential damages or
injuries as a direct or indirect result of the inherent risks of
metalsmithing and jewelry making; (ii) any liability relating to
instruction, construction, design, use of any Alloy Atelier equipment
or facilities, manufacture of any product, or any other activity
undertaken in conjunction with classes, workshops or seminars offered
by Alloy Atelier or as a result of the use or application of
information given or contained in any class, workshop or seminar
offered by Alloy Atelier or contained in any writing given to me by
Alloy Atelier or (iii) any actions taken by me while on the Alloy
Atelier premises with respect to construction, design, use of
equipment or facilities or manufacture of any product.
I HEREBY REPRESENT AND WARRANT UNDER NO DURESS AND ON MY OWN FREE
WILL THAT I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I MAY BE
WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS. I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ALL ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE ALLOY ATELIER FACILITIES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, USE OF EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. I UNDERSTAND
THAT I WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF ALLOY
ATELIER, THAT I MAY UNDERTAKE AS PART OF AN ON-LINE CLASS OR WORKSHOP
SPONSORED BY ALLOY ATELIER. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM SOLELY RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, FOR THE USE
AND APPLICATION OF INFORMATION GIVEN AT ANY SEMINAR, WORKSHOP OR
CLASS (BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL) OR CONTAINED IN ANY WRITING
DISTRIBUTED BY ALLOY ATELIER OR AN INSTRUCTOR.
Safety First
- All students and instructors must complete safety orientation.
- Safety glasses, closed-toe shoes, and appropriate clothing are required (ideally clothing that covers skin, is made of natural materials, fits fairly close to the body and is okay to get dirty or damaged).
- Long hair must be tied back; no dangling jewelry or loose clothing near equipment.
- Ear plugs, hair ties, and bobby pins will be provided as needed.
- Use proper ventilation when soldering or working with chemicals.
- Only approved chemicals allowed.
- Note the location of fire extinguishers, fire blankets and exits.
- Torches must be turned off when not in use.
- Smoking, alcohol and drugs are not permitted.
Tool & Equipment Use
- Use only tools you’ve been trained to operate safely.
- Tools may not be removed from the studio.
- Report damaged tools or unsafe conditions immediately.
Studio Cleanliness
- Clean your workspace as you go.
- Return all tools to their proper places after use.
- No food or open drink allowed in work areas.
- All broken sawblades and sharp items need to be discarded into sharps containers.
Materials & Storage
- Use communal materials respectfully and avoid waste.
- Make sure that all of your tools go back into your toolbox at the end of each class.
- Students taking multi-week classes will use the same toolbox each week. You may bring a personal lock for your toolbox to keep your in-progress pieces. At the end of your class, the lock will be cut off if the key is missing.
Access & Attendance
- Only authorized users may be in the studio.
- Guests are not permitted to use tools or equipment.
Respectful Behavior
- This is an inclusive, safe space. Discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated.
- Keep noise to a respectful level.
- Treat others, their work, and studio property with respect.
Liability & Emergency
- All users must sign a liability waiver and emergency contact form before beginning class.
- Report all injuries immediately.
- First aid kits and eye wash station are located near the sink.
Photography
- Ask permission before taking photos of others or their work.
- The studio may document activities for promotional purposes. Opt out by notifying your instructor.