Disclaimers for dangerous activities

[uncle sticky]

I know the back of the ticket (bott) covers alot, but I'm not sure enough. I think that Thunderdome relies on the BOTT for any injuries sustained in their facility, but I wonder if anybody out there uses a waiver? Willing to share? What other risk abatement/mitigation do you use when offering potentially dangerous activities on the playa?

[theCryptofishist]

This is a poor place to get (and probably give) legal advice.

[TT120]

Keep in mind that those signed waivers only help to make the signee think there is nothing thay can do if they get hurt. If it ever went to court, that signed waiver wouldn't mean shit.

[ygmir]

Keep in mind that those signed waivers only help to make the signee think there is nothing thay can do if they get hurt. If it ever went to court, that signed waiver wouldn't mean shit.

this^^^^

the waiver, is essentially "smoke" to try to say you were "informed". but, the reality is, you can't sign away a constitutional right.

[theCryptofishist]

I signed away my right to party.

[ygmir]

I signed away my right to party.

is this why you party democrat?

[theCryptofishist]

I signed away my right to party.

is this why you party democrat?

No, if you check my camp affiliations, I'm in the Bolshevik (i.e. Menshevik) Party and the Polka Party.

[ygmir]

I signed away my right to party.

is this why you party democrat?

No, if you check my camp affiliations, I'm in the Bolshevik (i.e. Menshevik) Party and the Polka Party.

well still, left...........

[theCryptofishist]

I signed away my right to party.

is this why you party democrat?

No, if you check my camp affiliations, I'm in the Bolshevik (i.e. Menshevik) Party and the Polka Party.

well still, left...........

If you check around, most people think the Polka Party is antediluvian.

[BBadger]

The key is to ensure that your interactive art piece is dangerous enough that mere injuries cannot occur -- only death.

Dead people can't sue.

[International Incident]

Keep in mind that those signed waivers only help to make the signee think there is nothing thay can do if they get hurt. If it ever went to court, that signed waiver wouldn't mean shit.

this^^^^

the waiver, is essentially "smoke" to try to say you were "informed". but, the reality is, you can't sign away a constitutional right.

'sactly (says the lawyer...)

[trilobyte]

[ygmir]

I signed away my right to party.

is this why you party democrat?

No, if you check my camp affiliations, I'm in the Bolshevik (i.e. Menshevik) Party and the Polka Party.

well still, left...........

If you check around, most people think the Polka Party is antediluvian.

*bows and shuffles out the door backwards*

[trilobyte]

After a bit more thought, I'm nudging this over to the Q&A board, as it's a better fit for general preparation questions.

[lemur]

http://forum.prisonplanet.com/index.php?topic=235381.0

Topic: Deaths at Burning Man (Nevada) (Read 14131 times)

"This thread is dedicated to research into deaths at the Burning Man Festivals North of Reno Nevada."

[lemur]

http://blogs.findlaw.com/injured/2009/0 ... means.html

[sovietidaho]

One of this year's camp offerings will be cattle prod and stun gun tastings. We've done enough research (both academic, and, well, experiential) to feel confident in an incredibly low risk. Much lower than the Thunder Dome, I'll tell you that

Since informed consent is incredibly important to us, we'll have laminated handouts with a summery of our research and a quick run-down of the risks involved. That way if people want more information before they participate, it will be readily available. We know that no signed waiver will cover our asses in the event of a mishap, so this step is about transparency and education, not avoiding litigation.

[EspressoDude]

do you wash the cattle prod after insertion and discharge?

[theCryptofishist]

So, what tastes better, a cattle guard or a stun gun?

[knowmad]

So, what tastes better, a cattle guard or a stun gun?

gawd damn I love it when you talk dirty!

[TT120]

Stun guns make your mouth taste like metal. Maybe it was the fillings in my teeth electroplating to my tongue but still.....

[Aurelia]

one of the points of interest in the old days of BRC was looking for dessicated remains
in tent folds
along the road in
after the event was over
now it is all so formal

[tatonka]

im old enough that if I pass on out there , Ive had a good life

[uncle sticky]

im old enough that if I pass on out there , Ive had a good life

Try not to do that until AFTER you've taught the boxing seminar and preferably left the camp. If you're not feeling well I'll move you from Face Punch Friday to Mix It Up Monday.

[tatonka]

im old enough that if I pass on out there , Ive had a good life

Try not to do that until AFTER you've taught the boxing seminar and preferably left the camp. If you're not feeling well I'll move you from Face Punch Friday to Mix It Up Monday.

I feel great , ya just never know when its your time

[knowmad]

I just follow the cliché; If I asked, "Hold this drink! Watch This" Things are about to get Janky.