[TheForge] Re:liability

[schade at acegroup.cc]

On Feb 20, 2007, at 3:49 PM, Jim Beard wrote:

> The only organization that I 'belong' to that holds an annual
> 'conference' is Burning Man.  (http://burningman.com)  They facilitate
> an arts festival in the form of a temporary city in the Black Rock
> desert of Nevada once a year.  Close to 40,000 people attend for about
> a week on average.  My understanding of the way that they handle the
> insurance issue (and believe me, crazy, dangerous, relatively
> un-insurable stuff goes on) is by a disclaimer on the ticket.  It
> reads, "You voluntarily assume the risk of serious injury or death by
> attending this event."
>


I'm no lawyer but I don't think you can waive your rights. If someone 
is negligent and you get hurt you can sue them waiver or not.

I think.

Bob