PART A: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS AND INFORMED CONSENT
1. Description of Service & Welding Acknowledgment I, the undersigned CUSTOMER, acknowledge that I am voluntarily electing to receive a permanent jewellery service. This service involves the use of a specialised arc welding machine to safely solder a fine metal chain closed, creating a clasp-less, continuous piece of jewellery. I understand that the process involves the application of heat and an electrical current.
2. Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks I understand and acknowledge that despite the technician taking all reasonable care and using due care and skill, the procedure involves inherent risks. I accept these risks, including but not limited to: Heat/Welding Risk: Potential for minor heat exposure, pinching, or brief, superficial burns if I move suddenly or do not follow safety instructions. Allergic Reaction: Potential for an allergic reaction, contact dermatitis, or irritation to the metal (e.g., gold, sterling silver) used in the jewellery.
Injury & Loss: Potential for the chain to snag, stretch, break, or cause minor injury if pulled with excessive force. The Business is not responsible for loss of the item.
Medical Procedures: The need for the jewellery to be removed permanently for medical procedures (e.g., MRI, X-ray, surgery) or security checks (e.g., airport).
3. Health & Safety Disclosure I confirm the following mandatory safety and health information:
- I DO NOT have a known allergy to GOLD OR STERLING SILVER (925).
I DO NOT have a pacemaker, internal defibrillator, or any other implanted medical device that could be negatively affected by the welding equipment.
- I am not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- I have disclosed any open cuts, wounds, or skin conditions in the area of the procedure.
4. Safety Instructions I confirm the technician has provided clear verbal instructions and I agree to remain completely still and not look directly at the welding light/spark during the brief welding procedure.
PART B: WAIVER, RELEASE & INDEMNITY (TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW)
I, the undersigned CUSTOMER:
CONSENT: Hereby confirm that I am over 18 years of age (or have valid Parental Consent attached) and freely and voluntarily consent to the permanent jewellery service, having been fully informed of the risks.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless THREAD AND CHAIN, its employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising from or in connection with the inherent risks of the permanent jewellery procedure, including (but not limited to) injury, loss, or damage to property or person.
AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW (ACL) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that this waiver does not exclude or limit the liability of the Releasees for gross negligence or a breach of the statutory consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), including the guarantee that the services will be rendered with due care and skill.