VON HAND FESTIVAL
LIABILITY RELEASE FORM
THIS AGREEMENT made this ____ day of _____________, 20____, by and between Von Hand Festival and _____________________________________ (Participant). In consideration of the participation in the activities of Von Hand Festival, I, the participant agree to the following waiver and release:
1. Assumption of Risk. Member acknowledges the inherent risks in the use of
tools, equipment, devices, and materials of any kind commonly used in woodwork,
metalwork, handcraft, and other related activities and that my participation in such activities and/or use of such tools may result in injury, illness, death or damage to the participant or their personal property. Further, such risks and dangers may be caused by other participants or Guests. Finally, such injury, illness, death or damage to the participant or their personal property, may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes including, without limitation, electrocution, burns, impalement, or slip and fall injuries. The participant hereby fully assumes all such risks and any others which arise because of their association with Von Hand Festival.
2. Release of Liability. Member releases Von Hand Festival, its officers, agents, board members, contractors, instructors, volunteers, and assigns (Affiliates) from any liability whatsoever arising out of any damage, loss or injury to the participant or their property while participating in any activity on the premises of Von Hand Festival and/or using any equipment owned by Von Hand Festival or another member or guest of Von Hand Festival regardless of whether such loss or injury is as a result of negligence of Von Hand Festival or its Affiliates, or is a result of some other cause.
3. Covenant Not to Sue. The participant agrees that they will not, under any circumstances, initiate any legal action against Von Hand Festival, its members, guests, agents and assigns, nor will the participant assist in the prosecution of any such legal action filed by another, arising out of an injury to the person or property of theirs while participating in the activities contemplated by attending Von Hand Festival. This covenant extends to include the heirs, executors, administrators or assigns of the participant.
4. Third Party Indemnification. The participant indemnifies, saves and holds harmless Von Hand Festival, its members, agents and assigns from any and all losses, claims, actions or proceedings of every kind and character which may be initiated by any other persons or organizations and which arise directly or indirectly from the actions of the participant while engaged in the activities contemplated by attendance in Von Hand Festival. The participant hereby acknowledges that they have carefully read all of the above provisions, fully understands the same, and voluntarily signs this document as a condition of attendance of Von Hand Festival.
Participant
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Printed Name Signature(or of parent/guardian if under 18) Date
Von Hand Festival Staff
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Printed Name Signature Date
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ____ (day) of _____________(month), 2022, by and between Von Hand Festival and _____________________________________ (Member). In consideration for Member’s participation in the activities of Von Hand Festival, Member agrees to the following:
Von Hand Festival strives to provide a safe, productive and fun work environment for its participants. In light of this mission, we ask you to adhere to the following policies and procedures for joining in our festival. Failure to obey these policies and procedures make our facilities dangerous or unwelcoming to others, and such actions on your part may result in your attendance being terminated without notice. Please take them seriously.
We reserve the right to change these policies and procedures as needed and with sufficient notice to members.
1. Behavioral Guidelines. The participant agrees to not abuse other attendees, guests or the public in any way; verbally, physically, online or otherwise. Von Hand Festival has a zero tolerance policy for such offenses and will immediately expel participants and take legal action if necessary. Expelled participants will not receive a refund of dues. No discrimination of any form will be tolerated including, but not limited to- age, gender, race, political affinity, religion, sexuality, or class. An overly negative attitude is detrimental to our community and thus will not be tolerated.
2. Guests. Guests are not allowed to visit and must purchase a ticket to the Von Hand Festival.
3. Hours. Von Hand Festival will be open to paying participants from the morning September 11th - 17th 2023. Arrival for all participants is open to begin on September 11th. During the festival the Participant agrees to stop the use of sharp tools at 6:30pm, and does not begin work until after sunrise.
4. Safety. The participant must always wear proper safety equipment in any zones or situations where grinding, welding, screwing, sawing or other activities where tools are operated that could cause eye, ear, or other bodily injury occur. The participant must abide by any safety signs on equipment or elsewhere in the facility. Closed toe shoes are required in teaching areas at all times.
Shared Safety. In a shared and open facility like ours, it is possible for less experienced members to operate tools or equipment dangerously without knowing it. Please stay on the lookout for unsafe behavior, and approach and offer feedback to fellow participants if you believe they are working unsafely. Please notify staff immediately if you believe any piece of equipment or infrastructure to be unsafe.
Individual Safety. Obey all posted signs and literature pertaining to safe use of our facilities. These include but are not limited to: signs regarding appropriate shop clothing and protective gear, techniques for safe equipment use, material-specific precautions for equipment, and machine tool lockouts. Do not use tools or equipment you are not comfortable with or trained to use. The use of drugs will not be permitted. Alcohol is not permitted prior to 6pm. Following 6pm alcohol is permitted. Anyone appearing intoxicated prior to designated hours will not be allowed to use the space, tools, or equipment and will be asked to leave.
5. Cleaning and Lockup. All participants are responsible for cleaning up after themselves including properly storing tools & projects. If improper storage of tools or equipment occurs, the participant is responsible for any damages, losses or theft that occurs.
6. Tool or Equipment Loans. Loaning of tools to the participant is at the discretion of each instructor. The participant agrees to treat tools and equipment with care. And unforeseen damage to tools and equipment will be determined by the Von Hand Festival staff how to repair. The participant assumes responsibility for the repair when needed.
7. Students. During class time students have access only to the areas they are enrolled in. The participant agrees to respect the space of other classes running.
8. Tolerance of Feedback. Please be open to constructive feedback from fellow participants & instructors, especially as it pertains to safe use of tools or equipment and disrespectful communication or behavior.
9. Courtesy of Shared Spaces. Keep noise levels to a respectful minimum for the comfort and enjoyment of those in the immediate area. No loud music, tool use or other noise will be permitted in the open work areas without the explicit permission of the members around you. No fumes or flames are permitted in unventilated areas. Restore the shared spaces to their previous state or cleaner than when you found them. Please respect and do not interrupt any official Von Hand Festival activities or classes in the shared spaces.
Participant
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Printed Name Signature(or of parent/guardian if under 18) Date
Von Hand Festival Staff
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Printed Name Signature Date
VON HAND FESTIVAL
PARTICIPANT CONTACT SHEET
Participant Information:
Name:________________________________________________________________________
Home or Mobile Phone Number:___________________________________________________
Street Address:_________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________ ZIP: _____________________________
Email Address:_________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Information
Primary Contact
Name:________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):______________________________________________________________
Relation:______________________________________________________________________
Secondary Contact
Name:________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):______________________________________________________________
Relation:______________________________________________________________________