HEALTH DECLARATION

Sauna bathing exposes the body to high temperatures and may not be suitable for everyone.

By completing the online booking I confirm that:

☐ I am aged 16 years or older, or I have parental/guardian consent where permitted.

☐ I understand that sauna use involves exposure to high temperatures and carries inherent risks.

☐ I am physically able to participate in sauna bathing activities.

☐ I am not under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs, or any substance that may impair my judgement.

☐ I will immediately leave the sauna if I feel unwell, dizzy, faint, nauseous, or uncomfortable.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

I understand that sauna use may not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions, including but not limited to:

Heart disease

High or low blood pressure

Respiratory conditions

Epilepsy

Pregnancy

Diabetes

Recent surgery

Any illness affected by heat exposure

By completing the online booking I confirm that:

☐ I do not have any medical condition that would make sauna use unsafe.

OR

☐ I have consulted a healthcare professional and have been advised that sauna use is suitable for me.

RISKS OF SAUNA USE

I understand and accept that sauna use involves risks including but not limited to:

Burns from hot surfaces

Dehydration

Heat exhaustion

Heat stroke

Dizziness or fainting

Slips, trips and falls

Aggravation of existing medical conditions

Injury arising from cold water immersion where provided

I voluntarily choose to participate despite these risks.

USER AGREEMENT

I agree to:

Follow all instructions provided by sauna staff.

Respect session time limits.

Remain hydrated.

Avoid touching the stove, flue, heater, firewood storage areas, or other hot surfaces.

Use facilities responsibly.

Inform staff immediately if I feel unwell.

Leave the sauna if instructed by staff.

I understand that staff may refuse entry or remove any participant whose behaviour creates a risk to themselves or others.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I acknowledge that participation is voluntary and undertaken at my own risk.

I release and discharge Roots & Rocks, its owners, employees, contractors and representatives from liability for any injury, illness, loss or damage arising from my participation, except where such loss or injury results directly from negligence for which liability cannot legally be excluded.

Nothing in this waiver excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such exclusion is prohibited by law.

DATA PROTECTION

Your information will be stored and processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and used only for operational, safety and administrative purposes.

PARTICIPANT DECLARATION

By completing the online booking I confirm that:

I have read and understood this waiver.

I understand the risks associated with sauna use.

I accept responsibility for my own participation.

All information provided is true and accurate.

Use of the sauna is at your own risk. We ask that you contact your GP if at all in doubt about safely using the sauna. If any of the below apply to you (please note, this is not a comprehensive list) we advise you to seek your GP’s advice;

a) If you've had a heart attack or stroke in the last 6 months

b) If you're taking any medications

c) If you have a cardiovascular condition or problem

d) You have asthma or breathing conditions

e) If you have arterial disease

f) If you have joint or muscle injury, or you have joints that are chronically swollen

g) You have a pacemaker or defibrillator

h) You have metal pins, rods, artificial joints or any other surgical implants

i) Have any chronic underlying medical condition

j) Exposure to hot equipment, slippery surfaces caused by water, ice, snow or other substances, hot temperatures, airborne illnesses and contaminants is undertaken at your own risk.

k) Property is left at your own risk

Roots and Rocks cannot accept responsibility for customers with the above conditions or in the above situations

You must not use the sauna if you:

a) Suffer from high or low blood pressure or any heart or circulatory disorder or suffer from epilepsy or diabetes

b) are pregnant; or

c) are prone to dizziness or fainting

By booking a private session or communal session on behalf of anyone else, you're confirming that you, and anyone else in your booking has considered this advice and that as detailed in the Terms & Conditions.

Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who appears intoxicated, or deemed a risk to health and safety. Refunds will not be offered in this circumstance.

• The sauna is wood-fired, extremely hot and should be treated with respect. Do not touch any part of the chimney or stove.

• Alcohol, smoking or vaping are not allowed in the sauna.

• Please do not use essential oils in the sauna without permission.

• Please do not use hair or body oils, lotions or other products in the sauna.

• Please do not bring food into the sauna.

• Jewellery (or any metal) should be removed before entering the sauna, to prevent burning.

• Swim wear must be worn in the sauna at all times.

• You must behave in a respectful manner to fellow sauna users.

Weather

• We reserve the right to cancel bookings at any time due to unsuitable weather conditions. We will contact you to rearrange your booking. Your safety is our first concern.

Children

• Children under 5 are not permitted in the sauna at any time

• Children of 12 years or over are welcome on a child to adult ratio of 1:1

• Children must not be left unaccompanied at any time