50 | Your Agreements Should Match the Event

50 | Your Agreements Should Match the Event

June 24, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 50

About this episode

Cory discusses the importance of ensuring legal agreements match the specifics of events to avoid liability issues.

Your studio waiver may not protect every event you run. If you offer services outside your normal space, your legal documents need to reflect the actual location, activities, risks, and relationships involved. In this episode, Cory shares a real client story involving a yoga event in a public space, an injury, and the legal problems that came up because the waiver and venue agreement did not match the event. Why This Matters Legal agreements only protect what they actually cover. If your waiver was written for your studio, but you’re running an outdoor event, community class, retreat activity, or collaboration in another space, your documents may need to be updated before the event happens. Key Takeaways ✔️ Waivers must reflect the actual services and environment ✔️ Outdoor events can create different risks than in-studio classes ✔️ Space rental agreements help clarify who is responsible if something happens ✔️ Old or generic documents can weaken your legal position ✔️ Updating agreements before the event is always easier than fixing a lawsuit after Cory’s Legal Pro Tip “If your business is operating in a new space, your legal documents need to follow you there.” 🎧 Want to make…

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