Liability waiver for friendly picking
In some places this is 100% illegal due to legislation regarding locksmiths and what constitutes doing locksmith work.
Picking an actual lock in use as a locking device is seen by some in the locksports community as a big no no.
Sadly there is the possibility that you will get unfairly blamed for damaging the lock . Many locksmtihs can tell you horor stories how some people unfairly blame locksmiths of damaging a lock or being responsible for some problem that arises long after the lock was worked on.
When there are breakins, especially when bumpkeys are used, the fact that somebody around is known to be a lockpicker has sometimes led to alligations that caused major hassle.
In any case sometimes a liabiltiy waiver can be usefull. There are a number of these for working locksmiths but here is a work in progess that I throw out for comment.
I agree to help you to the best of my ability subject the the following conditions.
You understand that I always refuse to assist anyone with lockopening without this signed agreement.
You agree not to blame me for any damage from lack of skill, knowlege and/or due to defective lock hardware.
You promise that you have the legal right to request help with unlocking a lock where the key is not available and that you give me permission to use my skills to assist you by my unlocking the lock.
You understand that this is not a business transaction and that there is no expectation of professional skill or liability, and that I am acting purely as a "Good Samaritan".
Name ________________Phone ________________
Address ____________________________________
City___________________ Zip/Postal Code________
Signature ____________________________________
Signature Witnessed by _______________________________________