By purchasing a class, you are agreeing to our Code of Conduct, Waiver, and Release of Liability as described below.
At Fennel Cooking Studio we treat each other with respect. All students and employees are entitled to participate in an environment that is free of bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Acts of bullying, harassment, and discrimination include:
• Unwelcome remarks, gestures or physical contact
• The display or circulation of offensive, derogatory or sexually explicit pictures or other materials, including by email and on the Internet
• Offensive or derogatory jokes or comments (explicit or by innuendo)
• Verbal or physical abuse or threats
We reserve the right to remove any student or employee from the premises if they fail to follow the code of conduct. We reserve the right to remove any student or employee from the premises if there is reasonable suspicion to believe that they are under the influence of illegal drugs and/or alcohol that may adversely affect the safety of employees or students. Consumption of alcohol is not prohibited at Fennel Cooking Studio, but we expect students to use good judgment when consuming alcohol and not drink in a way that leads to inappropriate behavior, endangerment to themselves or others, or violates the law.
Consent, Waiver and Release of Liability
By purchasing a class at Fennel Cooking Studio you are agreeing to the following waiver:
Staying Safe in the Kitchen:
You are responsible for informing Fennel Cooking Studio if you have any medical and/or food allergies; and avoiding any contact with such medical and/or food allergies. Fennel Cooking Studio may attempt, but cannot guarantee, to accommodate your allergies. It is your responsibility to prevent allergic reactions.
You should be dressed comfortably but with personal and food safety in mind. Open-toed shoes are not allowed in the kitchen. Please tie back long hear, remove jewelry, and do not wear loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in equipment.
Consent Form, Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release:
The class or classes I am registering to take at Fennel Cooking Studio are for the purpose of learning to cook, which involves preparing and cooking food. As with all cooking activities, certain risks and dangers arise, not all of which can be described herein, but may include, without limitation, cuts, scrapes, scratches, puncture wounds, thermal burns, chemical burns, scalds, injuries from using cooking equipment and instruments, eye injuries or irritation, skin irritations, allergic reactions, food poisoning, slips, falls, and choking. I have read the aforementioned risks and I am familiar with the nature of the classes and activities involved in the cooking classes. I understand the inherent risks and the types of injuries that may occur as a result of my participation. I assert that my participation in Fennel Cooking Studio's classes is voluntary and I knowingly assume all risks associated therewith.
I hereby waive, release, indemnify and shall hold harmless Fennel Cooking Studio and its owners, members, managers, officers, directors, chefs, employees, attorneys, agents, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from and against any and all demands, claims, losses, injury, damages, liability, attorney fees, costs, and/or expenses of litigation, in law or in equity, whether known or unknown, that have arisen or may arise from my participation in or attendance at any classes or activities provided by Fennel Cooking Studio, or from my use of any recipe, skill, technique, or method learned from Fennel Cooking Studio or in any of Fennel Cooking Studio's classes or activities. Further, I promise not to sue any of the Released Parties for such demands, claims, or liability.