WAIVER, RELEASE, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
Riff’s Workshop Blacksmithing Instruction
This Waiver, Release, and Assumption of Risk Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by the undersigned (“Participant”) in consideration for participation in blacksmithing instruction and related activities conducted by Riff’s Workshop (“Workshop”) at a rented facility located at:
230 Stony Ford Road
Middletown, NY 10940
I acknowledge and understand that blacksmithing is an inherently dangerous activity involving serious risks, including but not limited to the following:
• Extreme heat, open flames, forges, and molten or hot metal
• Burns, cuts, eye injuries, crushing injuries, and amputations
• Flying sparks, slag, scale, and debris
• Hand tools, power tools, grinders, presses, and anvils
• Loud noise, bright light, fumes, smoke, dust, grease, and vibration
• Slips, trips, falls, and impact injuries
• Risk of permanent injury or death
I understand that these risks may result from my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others, or the condition of the equipment or facility. I voluntarily and knowingly assume all known and unknown risks associated with participation in these activities.
To the fullest extent permitted by New York law, I voluntarily release, waive, and discharge Riff’s Workshop, including its owners, instructors, assistants, agents, contractors, and affiliates, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action for personal injury, death, or property damage arising out of or related to my participation in blacksmithing instruction.
This release applies to claims based on ordinary negligence but does not apply to gross negligence or willful misconduct.
I acknowledge that Riff’s Workshop operates within a facility that it does not own or control. I release Riff’s Workshop from any claims arising from structural conditions, utilities, or property conditions outside the scope of the instructional activities.
I agree to follow all safety rules, instructions, and demonstrations provided by instructors. I understand that failure to follow safety procedures or to use required protective equipment may result in immediate removal from the activity without refund.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Riff’s Workshop and all released parties from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or legal expenses arising from my participation in the activities.
I authorize Riff’s Workshop to obtain emergency medical treatment on my behalf if deemed necessary and agree to be financially responsible for any medical care received.
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. Any legal action arising from this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in Orange County, New York.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read and fully understand this Agreement. I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights by agreeing to this waiver, and I acknowledge that I am agreeing to it freely and voluntarily.