bknifefight
Well-Known Member
The past two years I have taught a class on homebrewing through a local organization. As part of the class, attendees are able to have free samples of my beer. In doing the class through this organization, I did not worry about liability at all.
This year I have decided to teach the class myself. In doing so, I am going to draft a liability waiver for attendees to sign. I have looked online and found some good sources from the by-laws of homebrew clubs. Denny had this great blip on another forum which I will probably work from:
"Members recognize that participation in Cascade Brewers Society activities is entirely voluntary. Participation in these activities may involve the consumption of alcoholic beverages which may affect perception and reactions. Members will accept individual responsibility for their conduct and behavior. The Cascade Brewers Society will neither assume nor accept responsibility for an individuals actions. Also, members agree that driving while intoxicated is a serious violation of law and of expected behavior at club events and agree that they will find alternate transportation if they are unable to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle. Members agree they alone are responsible for their actions before, during and after club events, including, but not limited to, decisions about driving after consuming alcoholic beverages and waive any claim, legal or otherwise, against the club and its members, hosts and guests stemming from formal or informal club activities. "
I want to avoid paying for any sort of event insurance or becoming an LLC. I have read that a correctly worded waiver will stand up in court, if need be. What are your opinions of the wording above?
This year I have decided to teach the class myself. In doing so, I am going to draft a liability waiver for attendees to sign. I have looked online and found some good sources from the by-laws of homebrew clubs. Denny had this great blip on another forum which I will probably work from:
"Members recognize that participation in Cascade Brewers Society activities is entirely voluntary. Participation in these activities may involve the consumption of alcoholic beverages which may affect perception and reactions. Members will accept individual responsibility for their conduct and behavior. The Cascade Brewers Society will neither assume nor accept responsibility for an individuals actions. Also, members agree that driving while intoxicated is a serious violation of law and of expected behavior at club events and agree that they will find alternate transportation if they are unable to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle. Members agree they alone are responsible for their actions before, during and after club events, including, but not limited to, decisions about driving after consuming alcoholic beverages and waive any claim, legal or otherwise, against the club and its members, hosts and guests stemming from formal or informal club activities. "
I want to avoid paying for any sort of event insurance or becoming an LLC. I have read that a correctly worded waiver will stand up in court, if need be. What are your opinions of the wording above?