The Salon Liability Waiver Form is a critical legal document used in New Zealand's beauty and wellness industry to establish clear understanding and agreement between service providers and clients regarding potential risks and responsibilities. This document is essential when providing any beauty, hair, or therapeutic treatments that carry inherent risks or potential adverse reactions. The waiver form must comply with New Zealand's Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, and Privacy Act 2020, while effectively protecting the business's interests. It should be presented to clients before any treatment or service is provided, particularly for new clients or when introducing new services. The document includes comprehensive sections covering client health information, risk acknowledgment, consent for specific treatments, and privacy considerations.

1. Parties: Identification of the salon business and the client, including full legal names and contact details

2. Background: Brief context explaining the purpose of the waiver and the nature of services provided

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms used in the waiver, including 'Services', 'Treatment', 'Adverse Reactions', etc.

4. Services Acknowledgment: Description of specific services being provided and acknowledgment that the client understands the nature of these services

5. Risk Disclosure: Detailed outline of potential risks associated with salon services and treatments

6. Client Health Declaration: Client's confirmation of providing accurate health information and disclosure of relevant medical conditions

7. Liability Waiver: Specific terms of the waiver, clearly stating what liability is being waived and what cannot be waived under NZ law

8. Emergency Contact: Space for client to provide emergency contact information

9. Privacy Consent: Consent for collection and use of personal information in accordance with Privacy Act 2020

10. Signature Block: Space for client signature, date, and witness signature if required