By WeldWorthy Editorial, published by Kindred Works LLCLast updated: November 4, 2026
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Not legal advice. This template is a starting point to take to a lawyer in your state, not a finished legal document.
The short version: print the free waiver template, put your business name, state and policies in the brackets, and have a lawyer where you work read it once. Then get it signed before every weld, on a clipboard or a tablet. It takes a minute per client, which matters at a market where your profit depends on bracelets per hour.
Do you need a waiver for permanent jewelry?
Yes. A signed waiver is the record of what you told the client and what they told you, made before the chain is closed. This template covers five things an operator wants on paper:
- Consent to the service: the client asked for a welded, clasp-free piece and heard about the spark and brief warmth.
- Allergy and skin disclosure: any metal sensitivity, pregnancy, implanted medical device or skin condition, in their own words.
- Removal: the piece stays on until it is cut, and removing it when a doctor asks is the client's job.
- Minors: a parent or guardian signature for anyone under 18.
- Photo consent: a separate yes or no before you post.
What it does not do: pay for anything. A waiver is not insurance. If a client claims a reaction or a burn, the waiver shows what they agreed to; a liability policy is what answers the claim. You will likely need one anyway: ACT Insurance says most events will not accept vendor applications without proof of insurance, and our permanent jewelry insurance guide compares six vendor insurers on their published prices. Even the template services say to check with a lawyer: Jotform's template disclaimer tells you to "consult an attorney" before using any form, and WaiverSign's says it "is not a legal service."
What a permanent jewelry waiver should cover
Ten clauses, in the order a client reads them. Each one is in the template below; the line after it is why it earns its place.
- The service. Names what you are doing (a welded chain with no clasp) so nobody can say they expected a bracelet they could take off.
- Heat, spark and brief discomfort. The weld happens close to skin, and saying so up front sets expectations and asks the client to keep still.
- Metal allergies and sensitivities. A checkbox and a blank line put the client's answer (nickel, for example) in writing before you choose the chain together.
- Skin, health and medical devices. A "tell us" item, not a medical screen: pregnancy, implanted devices, or a rash or cut at the spot. It also keeps your right to decline.
- Wear, breakage and re-welds. Fine chain snags. Stating your re-weld window and price stops a goodwill repair from turning into an open warranty.
- Removal is the client's responsibility. How to cut it off (at the jump ring), that they will remove it whenever a medical provider asks, and that you are not liable for someone else's removal.
- Clients under 18. A parent or legal guardian present and signing, on its own line.
- Photo and social-media consent. Opt-in boxes, including "no face", so a client can say yes to a photo of the piece and no to a photo of themselves.
- Payment and refunds. Pay before the weld; a chain cut to one wrist cannot be resold, so the sale is final once welded. Edit it to your own policy.
- Acknowledgment and signatures. The client confirms they read it and could ask questions, then signs and dates, with lines for a guardian and for you.
The free permanent jewelry waiver template
Print it straight from this page (the printout drops everything but the form) or download the PDF, which fits on two US Letter pages. Replace every [bracketed] item before you use it.
[Business Name] · [City, State] · [Phone or email]
Permanent Jewelry Consent, Release and Waiver
The service. I am asking [Business Name] (the Artist) to fit a chain to me and close it with a small electric weld, so it has no clasp and stays on until it is cut off.
Client initials: ______
Heat, spark and brief discomfort. I understand the weld makes a brief spark and a small amount of heat close to my skin, and that the Artist [describe your skin protection, for example: places a protective leather patch under the weld point]. I may feel brief warmth or a light pinch. I will keep still during the weld and tell the Artist right away if anything feels wrong.
Client initials: ______
Metal allergies and sensitivities. I have told the Artist about any allergy or sensitivity I know of to metals (for example nickel), and I have chosen my chain knowing what metal it is. If I notice irritation, I will have the piece removed and get medical advice if I need it.
- I have no known metal allergies or sensitivities.
- I have the following allergies or sensitivities: ______________________________
Client initials: ______
Skin, health and medical devices. I have told the Artist if I am pregnant, have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, or have a rash, cut, swelling or skin condition where the piece will sit. The Artist may decline or postpone the service for any reason.
Client initials: ______
Wear, breakage and re-welds. Fine chain can stretch, snag or break, and a break from catching, pulling or everyday wear is not a defect. If the chain breaks at the weld within [re-weld window, for example 30 days], the Artist will re-weld it [free / for $__]. Other repairs are [price]. Lost chain is not replaced.
Client initials: ______
Removal is my responsibility. The piece stays on until it is cut. I can remove it by cutting the jump ring with small scissors or wire cutters, or by returning to the Artist. I will remove it, or have it removed, whenever a doctor, hospital or other provider asks me to. The Artist is not responsible for damage or injury caused by anyone else removing it.
Client initials: ______
Clients under 18. If the client is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present, read this form and sign below.
Photos and social media (optional). Choose one. The Artist will only post photos if I tick yes.
- Yes, the Artist may photograph my piece and post the photos on its website and social media.
- Yes, but only photos that do not show my face.
- No photos, please.
Payment and refunds. Payment of [price] is due before the weld. Because each piece is cut and fitted to me, the sale is final once the chain is welded. [Edit to match your own refund policy.]
Client initials: ______
Acknowledgment and release. I have read this form, had the chance to ask questions, and understand it. I choose to receive this service and accept the risks described above. To the extent the law of [State] allows, I release [Business Name], its owners and staff from claims arising from this service, except claims caused by their gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Client
Parent or legal guardian (clients under 18)
Artist
How to customize it
- Business name, city and contact in the top line, and your business name wherever it says [Business Name].
- Your state in the release clause, since the law that applies is your state's.
- Your removal policy: whether you remove pieces free, and how clients reach you.
- Your re-weld window and price, or delete the promise if you do not offer one.
- Your skin protection in clause 2, described the way you actually weld.
- Delete clauses you do not use (no photos at your table means no photo clause), and add anything your venue or insurer asks for.
- Have a lawyer in your state read it before your first client. One review covers every event after it.
Paper or digital? Waiver apps compared
Paper costs a print run and a folder. A waiver app costs a subscription but files every signature for you, captures it on a tablet at the table, and can send the form ahead to clients who book. Below are six waiver and e-signature tools sold to small businesses, compared on each vendor's own published figures.
| Tool | Free tier | Starting paid price | Offline / tablet at a market | Signature capture | Exports | Fits when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jotform | Yes: 5 forms, 100 submissions and 10 signed documents a month, with Jotform branding | Bronze $34 a month, billed annually | Mobile Forms app collects data offline on a phone or tablet | Yes (e-signature fields) | CSV, Excel, PDF | You sign a handful of clients a month and want one free tool for waivers and other forms. |
| WaiverElectronic | No free plan; 15-day free trial | $11.99 a month for 70 waivers in year one ($14.99 from year two) | iPad, Android and Amazon Fire app; offline signing with auto-sync | Yes | Waiver data to Excel; free downloads | You want the lowest printed monthly price with offline signing on a tablet. |
| WaiverForever | Yes: 20 submissions a month | $19 a month plus usage (first 50 submissions free, $5 for 51 to 100) | App stores waivers offline and uploads when back online; 1 offline device on Essential | Finger signature and initials in the app | CSV and PDF on all paid plans | You do occasional events and want a free plan that still works offline. |
| Smartwaiver | No free plan; 15-day free trial | $22 a month for up to 100 waivers ($210 a year billed annually) | Tablet kiosk mode; keeps collecting offline and syncs later | Yes, timestamped with an audit trail | All waivers to CSV; single waivers as PDF | You want photo capture at check-in, or want them to build the digital version of your paper waiver. |
| WaiverSign | No free plan; 7-day trial | $19 a month for 100 waivers, then $0.15 each | Runs in a third-party kiosk app on iPad or Android; offline signing not stated | Yes | Participant data and signed waiver PDFs | You would rather pay a small per-waiver overage than hit a hard monthly cap. |
| Square Contracts | Contracts included on Square Free | Auto-send with bookings needs Square Plus ($49 a month per location) or Appointments Plus | Not stated; clients sign from an email or text link | Electronic initials and signature | PDF copy of each signed contract, emailed | You already take bookings and payments through Square. |
As printed on each vendor's own pages, read November 4, 2026. Jotform's $34 is its annual-billing rate. WaiverElectronic's $11.99 rises to $14.99 a month from year two. WaiverForever adds a usage charge above 50 submissions a month. Square Contracts are emailed for signing, and its help pages say nothing about offline use. "Not stated" means the linked pages do not say.
A rough rule from those numbers: Jotform's free plan covers 10 signed documents a month and WaiverForever's 20 submissions, so a light month fits a free plan or a clipboard. Past that, the paid tiers start at $11.99 to $22 a month, less than the profit on one bracelet at the profit calculator's defaults.
Using it at a pop-up or event
- Sign before the weld, every time. Hand over the form while the client picks a chain, then check the allergy box and initials before you measure.
- Keep a copy. File paper forms by event date the same night, or keep the app's copy. How long to keep them is a question for your lawyer or insurer, not a number to guess.
- Clipboard or tablet. Bring two clipboards and pens so a queue can fill forms in parallel. On a tablet, pick an app that signs offline: WaiverElectronic, WaiverForever, Smartwaiver and Jotform's mobile app all say they do.
- Bring your certificate of insurance too. The market checks it before you set up; the insurance guide explains what a COI must show.
- Send it ahead for bookings. For parties and appointments, send the form with the booking confirmation so guests sign before you arrive. Square can attach forms to appointment notifications on its Plus plans, and WaiverForever lets you email signing requests in advance.
Permanent jewelry waiver FAQ
A reminder before the answers: this page is general information, not legal advice. Waiver rules vary by state, so have a lawyer in your state review your final form.
Do I need a waiver for permanent jewelry?
Use one for every weld. No rule we know of makes a waiver specific to permanent jewelry, but a signed form is your record that the client heard about the spark and heat, told you about metal allergies, and knows how to remove the piece. It takes a minute at the table and costs nothing with the free template on this page.
Does a waiver protect me if a customer has an allergic reaction?
Not on its own. A waiver records that you asked about metal allergies and that the client chose the metal knowing what it was. Whether it holds up against a claim depends on your state and the facts, and it does not pay for anything. That is the job of liability insurance, so carry both.
Can a minor get permanent jewelry?
If you choose to weld for under-18 clients, have a parent or legal guardian present to read the form and sign it; this template has a separate guardian signature line for that. How far a parent can waive a minor's claims depends on state law, so ask a lawyer in your state before you rely on it.
Should a permanent jewelry waiver include photo consent?
Yes, as its own opt-in. Posting a client's wrist or face is a separate permission from the weld, so the template gives three boxes: yes, yes without my face, or no photos. Only post when the client ticked yes.
Paper or digital waiver: which is better at events?
Paper works anywhere and costs only printing. A digital app saves the filing, and several keep working on a tablet without internet, which helps at markets with weak signal. Jotform and WaiverForever have free plans; WaiverElectronic, Smartwaiver and WaiverSign start with a free trial.
Is this permanent jewelry waiver template legally binding?
Treat it as a starting point, not a finished legal document. It was drafted from publicly available operator waivers and template-service examples and has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Whether a waiver holds up depends on your state and how it is worded and signed, so have a lawyer in your state read it before you use it.
The waiver is one piece of the paperwork. Line up the liability cover and vendor license in the permanent jewelry insurance and licensing guide, put the premium and event fees into the permanent jewelry profit calculator to see how many bracelets cover them, and work through the rest of the setup in the guide to starting a permanent jewelry business.