I agree to be held responsible for ensuring that all members of my party are aware of and follow these guidelines. If the terms in this agreement are breeched, The Wood Stars reserves the right to ask you to leave the premises immediately. I acknowledge that sauna use and cold-water immersion involves inherent risks, and I assume full responsibility for my own and my parties' actions and their consequences.

Acknowledgement of risks:

Contrast therapy involving sauna and cold-water immersion has inherent elements of risk. It is important that all users are mindful of:

• Slippery and/or uneven surfaces

• Exposure to extreme temperatures.

• Exposure to hot equipment- do not touch any part of the stove

• Change in internal body temperature

• Collisions or contact with other people, objects and structures on site

• Exposure to airborne illnesses or transmittable diseases

• Temperature sensitivity- Sauna temperatures can cause discomfort or adverse reactions for some individuals. It is your responsibility to regulate the duration and intensity of your sauna sessions according to your comfort level.

Fitness:

I agree that all of the following statements are true:

• I am physically and mentally fit to participate in the sauna and cold plunge.

• I do not have any medical condition/s that affects my ability to sweat.

• I do not have any underlying health problems or pre-existing medical condition that effect my ability to participate in the sauna and cold plunge

• I am not pregnant or subjecting a foetus to excessive body temperatures that may cause foetal damage during pregnancy.

• I am not taking, or under the influence of any drugs, alcohol, medication or other substance/s affecting my mental or physical state.

Sauna Etiquette

• Tap water only can be poured slowly over the hot rocks with the consent from other users.

• No alcohol to be consumed prior or during sauna use.

• No smoking or vaping on site.

• Jewellery should be removed to prevent burning.

• Sauna sessions should last no more than 15 minutes without breaks.

• Before entering the natural pool It is your responsibility to ensure that you are a capable swimmer and can handle being exposed to extreme cold temperatures.

• Always enter cold water feet first, gradually immersing the body and allowing for acclimatisation. Never jump or dive headfirst as the cold shock response can endanger even the most competent swimmer.

• All persons enter the natural pool entirely at their own risk. Dipping must not exceed one minute per degree celsius.

• No nudity in any shared sauna or cold plunge sessions, at any time.

Rules for Children

• I understand NO children under 7 yrs old are allowed to use the sauna or cold plunge.

• I take full responsibility for any child I have booked in and I understand children aged 7-17 years old can only be booked into private sessions and that I must remain with my child at ALL TIMES.
  

General Safety 

• I will keep myself and others safe at all times whilst using the sauna and cold plunge.

• I am choosing to participate in the sauna and cold plunge at my own risk and I can stop participating at any time, for any reason.

• If I see other bathers behaving inappropriately or dangerously, or if I become aware of any risks posed by equipment defects, I will report it to a member of The Wood Stars staff immediately.
  

Personal Belongings

• The Wood Stars is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings left unattended in the sauna facilities.