RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

    I understand that bladesmithing is an inherently dangerous activity and acknowledge that there are risks in its practice, including, but not limited to:

    1. The risk of burns from:

      1. Handling hot metals and flux;

      2. The use of and proximity to the forge;

      3. The use of one or more torches;

      4. Exposure to fire, hot coals, and high-temperature iron, steel, and other objects, as well as "forge scale" (the oxidized outer surface of the metal that falls off during the forging process);

    2. The risk of wounds, cuts, and abrasions from exposure to sharp hand tools, power tools, and sharp objects, and the use of hand tools, power tools, and sharp objects by others;

    3. The risk of injury, including cuts, burns, and permanent injury from the use of hand tools and power tools and the use of hand tools and power tools by others;

    4. The risk of injury from falling objects;

    5. The risk of injury from smoke and solvents;

    6. Loss of hearing and loss of eyesight;

    7. The risk of severe permanent injury or death.

    I understand that my carelessness, negligence, or failure to act within my abilities may contribute to or result in an injury to me, my property, or others. I also understand that I may be injured if others fail to act carefully and that AK University / Andreas Kalani cannot provide constant supervision and monitoring of all observers and participants. Injuries can and do happen. As a result of this document, AK University / Andreas Kalani expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for, and I irrevocably release AK University / Andreas Kalani from any claims, whether known or unknown, which I may have relating to:

    1. Any damages to me or my personal property, including, without limitation, indirect and consequential damages or injuries as a direct or indirect result of bladesmithing.

    2. Any liability relating to instruction, construction, design, use of any AK University / Andreas Kalani equipment or facilities, manufacture of any product, or any other activity undertaken in conjunction with classes, workshops, or seminars offered by AK University / Andreas Kalani, or as a result of the use or application of the information given or contained in any class, workshop, or seminar offered by AK University / Andreas Kalani, or contained in any writing provided to me by AK University / Andreas Kalani.

    3. Any actions taken by me while on AK University / Andreas Kalani premises for construction, design, use of equipment or facilities, or manufacture of any product.

    I am over 18 years of age, and I have read this release and waiver of liability because of the opportunity to participate in the bladesmithing class.

    I will hold AK University / Andreas Kalani harmless from any liability to me or others resulting from my participation in the bladesmithing class at AK University / Andreas Kalani, including demonstrations, seminars, and courses.

    I understand that I am waiving certain legal rights by signing this document.

    I understand that I will be responsible for all actions taken at the AK University / Andreas Kalani facilities while I am here, including, without limitation, using equipment and facilities by myself and others.

    I understand that AK University / Andreas Kalani is not liable to me, my heirs, executors, representatives, or assigns for any injury, impairment, or loss I suffer while participating in the bladesmithing class at AK University / Andreas Kalani.