§ 228. Actions relating to trampoline parks. 1. In any contract or agreement between the operator or owner of a trampoline park and a participant, or parent or guardian in the case of a minor, any portion of the contract or any clause which purports to designate, restrict, or limit the venue in which a claim shall be adjudicated or arbitrated shall be deemed void as against public policy.

Terms Used In N.Y. General Business Law 228

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • operator: shall mean a person who manages, or controls or who has the duty to manage or control the operation of a trampoline park. See N.Y. General Business Law 220
  • owner: shall mean a person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association who owns a commercial trampoline park. See N.Y. General Business Law 220
  • participant: shall mean an individual that uses trampoline park equipment. See N.Y. General Business Law 220
  • trampoline park: shall mean a place of business that offers the recreational use of a trampoline court for a fee or charge for admission to the trampoline park for entertainment or recreational purposes. See N.Y. General Business Law 220
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.

2. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the validity of any other aspect of a contract.

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