Boys Who Cook - Workshop Participation and Release of Liability Form
Welcome, and thank you for joining us! We are so glad your child is cooking with Boys Who Cook. Our workshops are all about fun, hands on learning in a safe and friendly space. Like most youth programs, we ask every family to look over and sign this short form before the workshop. It helps us learn about your child's needs, keep everyone safe, and make sure we are all on the same page. If anything is unclear, just reach out, we are always happy to talk.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the cooking workshop, food preparation activities, and any related or incidental activities (collectively, the "Activity") organized, hosted, or conducted by Boys Who Cook, the undersigned participant (the "Participant") and the undersigned parent or legal guardian (the "Parent") agree to the following:
1. Joining Is Voluntary
Taking part in the Activity is completely voluntary. Your child is never required to participate and may step back or leave the Activity at any time.
2. About the Activity and Its Risks
Cooking is hands on, and like any kitchen activity it comes with some risks. We supervise closely and do our best to keep everyone safe, and we also want you to be aware that these risks include, but are not limited to: (a) cuts or scrapes from knives, graters, peelers, or other tools; (b) burns or scalds from hot food, liquids, appliances, or surfaces, whether or not heating equipment is intended to be used; (c) slips, trips, and falls from the premises, wet floors, or crowded conditions; (d) allergic reactions, including severe or life threatening reactions (anaphylaxis), from food allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat or gluten, sesame, fish, and shellfish, including from cross contact in a shared kitchen; (e) foodborne illness from food prepared, handled, or served during the Activity; (f) choking or other injury from eating food; and (g) illness from communicable diseases in a group setting. Other risks, both known and unknown, may also exist.
3. Assumption of Risk
The Parent and Participant understand these risks and voluntarily accept them, whether described above or not and whether known or unknown, and accept responsibility for any resulting injury, illness, loss, or damage to the Participant.
4. Release and Waiver of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Parent and Participant, on behalf of themselves and their heirs and successors, release, waive, and give up the right to make any legal claim against Boys Who Cook; its founder Shaan Bhavsar (and his legal guardians); its officers, members, volunteers, instructors, mentors, and agents; the parents and guardians helping with the Activity; and the facility named above, together with its owners, operators, employees, and agents (collectively, the "Releasees"), from any and all claims, causes of action, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to the Participant's participation in the Activity, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of any of the Releasees.
5. Hold Harmless
If a claim related to the Participant's participation in the Activity is brought by or on behalf of the Participant or a third party, the Parent agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to hold the Releasees harmless from the resulting costs.
6. Food Allergies
Our workshops take place in a shared kitchen where many foods are handled, so we cannot promise that any food is completely free from a given allergen or from cross contact. So we can do our best to keep your child safe, please list any known food allergies, sensitivities, or dietary needs in the field provided.
7. Emergency Medical Care
If your child is injured or has a medical emergency, you authorize Boys Who Cook and the facility to arrange reasonable first aid and emergency medical care and to contact emergency services. You agree to be responsible for the costs of any medical treatment or transport.
8. Photos and Media
We love sharing the fun! With your permission, Boys Who Cook may photograph or record your child during the Activity and use those images for educational, promotional, and fundraising purposes, without compensation. This is completely optional and you may opt out using the checkbox provided.
9. Authority to Sign
The person signing as Parent confirms that he or she is the parent or legal guardian of the Participant and has the authority to sign this form on the Participant's behalf.
10. Governing Law
This form is governed by the laws of the State of California and reflects the entire understanding between the parties on this subject, replacing any earlier oral or written statements.
11. Acknowledgment
The Parent and Participant have read this form and understand its terms.
Thank you for helping us keep every young cook safe. We can't wait to get cooking!