Waiver and Release of Liability Waiver

General:

If you have signs and symptoms of cold/fever, please do not come to the sauna. In an attempt to limit the spread of Covid-19, cancellations due to illness will be refunded and can be done so by letting us know us via the contact page on our website citing your booking order number.

All persons using the river as a "cold plunge" do so at their own risk. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you are a capable swimmer and can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures and currents of the river.

Anyone under the age of 18 using the sauna must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted.

Gather Sauna House operators reserve the right to refuse admission to intoxicated persons or for other reasons that may be deemed a health and safety risk. Refunds will not be offered to anyone refused admission.

Reduce the Risk of Overheating and Scalding

1)    Prolonged exposure to the high temperatures, which prevail in a sauna may cause your body to overheat. Limit yourself to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes at a time and allow your body to cool down to normal body temperature in between sauna rounds. Overexposure to high temperatures can be dangerous to your health. Exit immediately if nauseous, uncomfortable, dizzy or sleepy.

2)    Check with a doctor before using sauna if pregnant, diabetic, in poor health and/or under medical care.

3)    Do not use the sauna facility if you have recently consumed alcohol, drugs or medications.

4)    Be aware that direct body contact with the sauna stove, sauna rocks, steam, stove pipe, heat shields and/or other metal objects in the sauna may cause serious injury.

Reduce the Risk of Slipping and Falling

1)    Use care when entering and exiting the sauna facility.

2)    Outside grounds may be icy. Use of proper footwear outside the sauna is recommended at all times.

WARNING High Temperatures:

Prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures is capable of inducing hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6°F. Symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the normal temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of the hyperthermia include failure to perceive heat, failure to recognize the need to exit the room, unawareness of impending hazard, fetal damage in pregnant women, physical inability to exit the room and unconsciousness. It is a good idea to take sauna baths with others present.

WARNING Substance Use/Abuse:

The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication is capable of greatly increasing the risk of fatal hyperthermia. DO NOT take a sauna if using alcohol or illicit drugs.

WARNING Pregnant Women, Health Compromised and Minors:

Pregnant women, anyone taking medications and/or persons in poor health should consult their physician before using any sauna. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and require waiver sign-off from their parent/guardian before using the sauna. Infants and toddlers should not use the sauna, even with parental supervision.

WARNING Caution Fire And Burn Injury Hazard:

Do not use the sauna room for drying clothes, bathing suits, etc. Do not hang towels above heater or place any object, other than the rocks supplied, on the heater. The heater, rocks and flue pipe heat up to extremely high temperatures during operation and should not be touched or serious burns may result. Minors should be adequately supervised whenever near a hot or warming sauna.

WARNING Caution Falling Snow/Ice Hazard:

The roof of the sauna structure has no snow guards. Any accumulation of snow and/or ice on the roof may suddenly dislodge and cause injury to persons located in the vicinity of the equipment's exterior. 

WARNING COIVD-19:

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.  

Gather Sauna House has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, Gather Sauna House cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19 when sharing the sauna space or rest and/or changing areas with an infected person. Masks are not able to be worn safely in the sauna nor is social distancing possible. Though the temperature of the sauna at 150 degrees and above is known to kill coronavirus thereby creating a self-sanitizing environment, sharing space within the sauna with an infected person is still likely to be dangerous. The Sauna is intended to be rented and shared only with your household and/or Covid social bubble. Sharing the sauna with members outside of your household or social bubble is not recommended and doing so may increase your chances of contracting the Covid-19 virus and is done so at your own risk and liablity. Gather Sauna House is not responsible for liable for sickness or injury that could result from use of the sauna outside of these parameters. The Sauna is booked with 30 minute intervals in between session to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing between groups of people. 

• The small horse trailer sauna accommodates between 4-5 people maximum at a time. Max weight bearing capacity of the floating sauna benches is not yet determined – however they are very sturdy and will easily hold up to 2 people per bench. The large sauna accommodates between 6-8 people at a time. As people come in all shapes and sizes this could vary in rare cirucmstances. Bouncing on benches or subjecting them to excessive force or sudden heavy pressure could damage them. Please use with care.
• All guests must arrive showered and rinsed off before entering the sauna – residual oils from perfumes and lotions can not only disturb the sauna environment but also damage the benches and walls and is very hard to clean and remove. It goes without saying then that NO oils, creams, lotions, etc. are allowed in the sauna at any time under any circumstances. These substances may affect the appearance, hygiene and/or fragrance of the sauna. Some people are very sensitive to smell and Gather Sauna House wants to guarantee the full enjoyment of the sauna to the patrons in your party, as well as to all future patrons. Creams, body lotions, etc. not only run with your sweat and make an oily mess that stains the wood benches and walls, but they will clog up your pores and keep your skin from breathing and sweating.
• NO Food or drink in the sauna at any time (other than drinking water for personal consumption)
• Alcohol and drugs are not allowed inside of the sauna nor while using the sauna at any time, under any circumstances. 
• NO shoes or flip flops allowed in the sauna - Please use flip flops between rounds of entering/exiting the sauna to keep from tracking in dirt. For your conveniece we'll provide a mat for folks to place their shoes outside of the sauna door for ease of transitioning in and out while maintaining a clean environment inside the sauna room. 
• Guests must sit on towels over the benches at all times. This is standard sauna procedure in order to ensure a clean spot for your whole group as folks rotate in and out of the sauna. It is recommended that guests bring two towels – one for sitting on and one for drying off. Alternatively, your guest might prefer to bring a robe for relaxing in between rounds. Hand towels can also be useful in the sauna for wiping off sweat around the face. **Towels can be rented for an additional add-on fee, please inquire in interested
• Keep all benches clean – beyond always sitting on a towel, this also means as you step up from the low bench to the high bench, please use care to keep the lower bench clean – cover with the low bench with a towel and make sure feet are clean (using flip flops between rounds so as not to track dirt inside)
• It is considered proper sauna etiquette to ask everyone in your group who is sharing the sauna space with you if they are ready for steam before pouring a ladle of water on the rocks.

I hereby grant Gather Sauna House permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of the Gather Sauna House and will not be returned.

I hereby irrevocably authorize Gather Sauna House to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo. I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge Gather Sauna House from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.

THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. READ THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

In consideration of being permitted access to Gather Sauna House (Hygge Holistic Health, LLC) equipment, programs, amenities and services, I agree as follows:

1) RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK – I understand and acknowledge that there is risk involved in being in and around Gather Sauna House’s equipment, including, but not limited to, utilizing equipment which may malfunction or break, participating in any exercise or fitness activity, patronizing or using Gather Sauna House services, facilities and/or amenities, participating in programs or activities, and using or being present in and/or around any Gather Sauna House equipment while stationary or in transit (towing) or arising from improper maintenance of any equipment or facilities. This includes, without limitation, my use of the changing room, sauna, outdoor stairs, all seating, shower, parking area, sidewalk or any equipment inside or outside of the Gather Sauna House equipment and my participation in any activity, class, program or instruction. I agree that I am voluntarily participating in these activities and using the equipment and premises and assume all risk of injury, the contraction of any illness or medical condition that might result (such as Covid-19), or any damage, loss or theft of any personal property, whether any of the foregoing are suffered by me and/or my family members.

(a) ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I agree that I will assume the risk and full responsibility for any and all injuries, losses, death, costs, the contraction of any illness or medical condition that might result or other damages, loss or theft of any personal property that might occur to me and/or my family members while inside or outside of the Gather Sauna House equipment, utilizing equipment which may malfunction or break, participating in any exercise or fitness activity, patronizing or using Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LLC services, facilities and/or amenities, participating in programs or activities, using or being present inside and outside of any Gather Sauna House equipment, or arising from improper maintenance of any equipment or facilities, my use of the changing room, sauna, outdoor stairs, seating, shower, parking area, sidewalk or any equipment inside or outside of the Gather Sauna House equipment, my participation in any activity, class, program or instruction, and negligence on the part of Gather Sauna House, Hygge Holistic Health, LLC, its officers, directors, employer contractors, agents and other members, including premises liability claims and/or equipment liability claims such as (by example and not by limitation) slip and falls and/or trip and falls inside or outside of any Gather Sauna House equipment (“Losses”).

(b) RELEASE OF CLAIMS. To the maximum extent allowed by law, I, the undersigned (“I”), agree on my own behalf and on behalf of my family, personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, agents and assigns, to waive and release any and all claims, suits or related causes of action against Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LCC, its owners, officers, employees, or agents (collectively “Gather Sauna House”), for all Losses (“Released Claims”). I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I AM WAIVING ANY RIGHT I MAY HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION TO ASSERT A CLAIM AGAINST Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LLC Mobile Sauna Rental and fee use FOR ITS NEGLIGENCE.

2. INDEMNIFICATION – I agree that I will indemnify, defend and hold Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LLC harmless, to the maximum extent allowed by law, from negligence, injury, loss, death, costs or other damages to me, my family members, heirs or assigns, or third parties for claims, suits, or related causes of action asserted against Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LLC Mobile Sauna Rental and Fee Use arising from my conduct and/or my family’s conduct while inside or outside of Gather Sauna House's equipment or participating in any program or activity and from any of the Losses and Released Claims described in Section 1.

3. APPLICATION – I agree that this Release shall apply to each visit I make to Gather Sauna House's equipment and to every instance of my participation in a program or activity, including future visits and participation, regardless of the date that this Release is signed below.

4. AGREEMENT TO COMPLY WITH RULES – As Sauna host, I agree to, and will comply with, the policies of Gather Sauna House’s “USER MANUAL” posted and available for download at www.gathersaunahouse.com, and with the policies of Gather Sauna House's “EQUIPMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT”. As sauna guest, I agree to, and will comply with the warnings and policies and rules of Gather Sauna House as outlined within this document.  I acknowledge that Gather Sauna House’s policies are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Gather Sauna House.

5. BINDING ON OTHERS – This Release shall bind the members of my family and my spouse or registered domestic partner if I am alive, as well as my estate, family, heirs, administrators, personal representatives or assigns if I am deceased and shall be deemed as a “Release, Waiver, Discharge and Covenant” not to sue Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LLC.

6. SEVERABILITY – I agree that the purpose of this Release is that it shall be an enforceable release of liability and indemnity as broad and inclusive as is permitted by Oregon law. I agree that if any portion or provision of this Release is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder will continue in full force and effect. I also agree that any invalid portion will be modified or partially enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law to carry out the purpose of the Release.

7. APPLICABLE LAW, FORUM & ATTORNEYS’ FEES – This Release is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Oregon, without any reference to its choice of law rules. I agree that any dispute arising from this Release or in any way associated with Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LLC doing business within the state of Oregon or outside of the state of Oregon shall be brought only in the Courts of Deschutes County, Oregon, and I agree to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts for any such dispute. In any litigation in which the validity or enforceability of this Release is contested, I agree that the substantially prevailing party will be entitled to receive all attorney’s fees and costs from the party contesting the validity of this Release.

I acknowledge that no oral representations, statements or other inducements to sign this Release have been made apart from what is contained in this document.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS RELEASE BY READING IT BEFORE SIGNING IT. BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

IF GUEST OR MEMBER IS A MINOR, SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR RESPONSIBLE ADULT/GAURDIAN IS REQUIED BELOW

8. PARENTAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY – In consideration of the minor child being permitted to utilize Gather Sauna House’s services, amenities, equipment, activities and/or programs I accept and agree to the full contents of this Release.

9. PARENTAL INDEMNIFICATION – I agree to release, indemnify, defend and hold Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LLC harmless from all liabilities and future claims presented by my children or any other minor children and/or their parents, whose visit to Gather Sauna House's equipment is sponsored by me, for any losses suffered by them or any family member or registered domestic partner. This includes any claim of the minor and any claim arising from the negligence of Gather Sauna House.

10. PARENTAL REPRESENTATION OF AUTHORITY – I agree that I am authorized to sign this Release on behalf of the child by all of the parents and/or legal guardians of the child. I represent that all parents and/or legal guardians of the child know of and acquiesce to the signing of this Release and agree to waive and release any and all claims, suits or related causes of action against Gather Sauna House/Hygge Holistic Health, LLC.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS RELEASE BY READING IT BEFORE SIGNING IT. BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND TO ALL POLICIES CONTAINED IN SPA FLEET'S “USER MANUAL” AND “RENTAL AGREEMENT”, WHICH I HAVE READ. THESE POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME SOLELY AT THE DISCRETION OF GATHER SAUNA HOUSE/HYGGE HOLISTC HEALTH, LLC.