Sauna Safety
Despite their benefits, saunas may not be appropriate for everyone. Check with your doctor before using a sauna, especially if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, or unstable angina. If you have any of these health conditions, limit your sauna use to five minutes per visit, and make sure to cool down slowly.
- Check with your doctor if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, before using a sauna.
- Don’t use a sauna if you take medications which interfere with your body’s ability to regulate temperature, or medications which make you drowsy.
- Don’t use a sauna if you’re ill.
- Drink at least one full glass of water before and after using a sauna, to avoid dehydration.
- Don’t drink alcohol before, during, or after sauna use.
- Don’t use recreational drugs before, during, or after sauna use.
- Don’t eat a large meal prior to using a sauna.
- An article published in the American Journal of Public Health recommends that healthy people not sit in a sauna for more than 10 to 15 minutes at a time. If you’re new to the sauna experience, listen to your body and start slowly (for no more than 5 to 10 minutes per session). You can build up your tolerance for the heat over multiple visits.
- Never let yourself fall asleep in a sauna.
- Exit the sauna if you feel dizzy or ill.
- The Sol Tide sauna tradition often ends with a plunge in freezing cold water. This may not be appropriate for everyone, especially for those who are pregnant, or those with heart or other health conditions. It may be better to let your body temperature return to normal gradually after sauna use to avoid dizziness.
- Saunas temporarily elevate the temperature of the scrotum. If you’re a man, this does not mean you can use sauna as a birth control method. However, regular sauna use may temporarily reduce your sperm count, and should be avoided if you’re actively attempting to impregnate your partner.
- (source: healthline.com)
SOL TIDE COMMUNITY BATHHOUSE LLC
TERMS & CONDITIONS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND LIABILITY WAIVER
WELCOME TO SOL TIDE COMMUNITY BATHHOUSE
Sol Tide Community Bathhouse LLC (“Sol Tide”) offers a communal wellness experience featuring sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and other thermal bathing activities inspired by traditional global practices.
These practices have many physical and mental benefits — but they also involve real and substantial risks. This document explains safety protocols, participation requirements, and the legally binding waiver required for all guests.
No guests under the age of 18 is permitted on the premises during a Sol Tide event.
Please read carefully before using any Sol Tide facilities.
SECTION 1 — EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
1.1 Sauna & Bathhouse Etiquette
To preserve safety, comfort, and community:
Wear shorts, swimwear, or modest covering in all communal areas.
Respect the comfort and boundaries of all participants.
Hydrate before, during, and after.
No alcohol or drug use before or during your session.
No essential oils on the stove or heaters beyond what Sol Tide has provided.
No metal jewelry, metal hair clips, or metal swimsuit components.
No drink containers beyond water in the hot room.
No running, diving or jumping.
Use caution around stoves, heaters, and hot surfaces.
1.2 Sauna Attire, Food & Drink Restrictions
To maintain hygiene, safety, and the integrity of the communal environment, the following requirements apply to all sauna, hot tub, and thermal bathing areas:
Bathing Suit Requirements
All participants must wear clean, appropriate swimwear or modest bathing attire at all times in sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and communal bathing areas. Nudity is not permitted. Swimwear must be free of metal components, which can cause burns in high heat.
Prohibited Food & Alcohol
Food, alcohol, and any beverages other than water are strictly prohibited inside the sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge areas. This includes snacks, meals, alcoholic beverages, and any glass containers. Participants may hydrate with water only in designated areas outside the sauna.
Cleanliness & Hygiene Expectations
Participants must sit on a towel in sauna spaces. Sweat, oils, lotions, and substances that may affect surfaces or air quality must be minimized. All spills or concerns must be reported immediately to staff.
Safety and Staff Discretion
For the safety of all guests, Sol Tide staff may remove any participant who violates attire, hygiene, or food/beverage rules. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in removal without refund.
1.3 What Not to Bring
Jewelry or valuables
Metal accessories
Glass containers
Essential oils
A full stomach (light snack recommended)
SECTION 2 — SAFETY INFORMATION & RISKS
Sauna, hot tubs, cold plunges, and heat/cold cycling involve extreme temperatures that place significant stress on the body. Risks include, but are not limited to:
Heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat stroke Fainting, dizziness, or disorientation Burns from surfaces, heaters, or stones Slips and falls on wet or icy surfaces Cardiovascular, neurological, or respiratory complications Muscle or nerve reactions to cold exposure Loss of balance, impaired judgment, or delayed reactions Post-session effects such as low blood pressure, fatigue, or drowsiness
These risks cannot be eliminated. By participating, you voluntarily assume all such risks.
Participants agree to:
Leave immediately if feeling unwell in any way.
Limit sauna rounds to 20 minutes or less.
Cool down between rounds.
Recognize that individual heat/cold tolerance varies greatly.
Use extreme caution outdoors during colder weather.
SECTION 3 — HEALTH REPRESENTATIONS
By participating, you affirm and warrant that:
You are in suitable physical and mental condition to participate.
You have consulted a physician if you have cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, neurological conditions, high or low blood pressure, implanted devices, or are pregnant or nursing.
You will not participate while under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or other impairing substances.
You understand Sol Tide does not provide medical advice or supervision.
SECTION 4 — ASSUMPTION OF RISK
To the fullest extent permitted by Massachusetts law:
“I understand and voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use of sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, outdoor bathing areas, showers, benches, walkways, stairs, and all Sol Tide facilities, including risks from extreme temperatures, slips and falls, burns, equipment malfunction, and my own health conditions.”
This includes risks arising from:
Ordinary negligence of Sol Tide
Premises conditions
Equipment malfunction
Interaction with other participants
Weather impacts
SECTION 5 — RELEASE OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted under Massachusetts law:
You hereby release, waive, and discharge Sol Tide Community Bathhouse LLC, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, agents, property owners, insurers, and affiliates (“Released Parties”) from any and all claims or liability arising from:
Injury
Illness
Burns
Dehydration
Cardiovascular events
Death
Property loss or damage
Any other harm related to participation
including claims based on ordinary negligence, premises liability, or equipment malfunction.
This release does not waive claims based on gross negligence or willful misconduct, which cannot legally be waived in Massachusetts.
SECTION 6 — INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sol Tide and all Released Parties from any claims, damages, suits, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of:
Your actions or omissions
Violations of these Terms
Harm caused to yourself, others, or property
SECTION 7 — PROPERTY & PRIVACY
You assume all risk for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings.
For safety, sauna and hot room doors do not lock; changing areas also do not lock. Video surveillance may be used in exterior or non-private common areas. No recording devices exist in private areas.
SECTION 8 — COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES
You agree to follow:
Posted safety rules
Staff instructions
Session guidelines
All Sol Tide policies
Failure to comply may result in removal from the premises without refund.
SECTION 9 — NO MINORS POLICY
Sol Tide strictly prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from entering the premises or participating in any services. Participants affirm they are 18 years of age or older.
SECTION 10 — SEVERABILITY
If any part of this agreement is found unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect. Any invalid section shall be modified to the maximum extent allowable to reflect the intended purpose.
SECTION 11 — APPLICABLE LAW
This agreement is governed exclusively by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute shall be brought solely in Essex County, Massachusetts.
SECTION 12 — REFUND POLICY
Sol Tide Community Bathhouse LLC values your participation and strives to provide a high-quality, relaxing experience. However, due to the nature of our services, we have implemented the following refund policy:
No Refunds for "Sol Circles": There are no refunds for Sol Circles (group wellness sessions) if the cancellation request is made within 48 hours of the scheduled session.
Cancellation Period: You may receive a full refund or reschedule your booking if you cancel more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled session. Refunds will be processed within 7 business days.
No-Shows: Participants who do not show up for a scheduled session without prior cancellation will not be eligible for a refund.
By booking a Sol Circle session, you agree to these terms and conditions regarding cancellations and refunds.
SECTION 13 — COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This document constitutes the complete agreement between the parties. No verbal statements modify these terms.
PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By checking the electronic acknowledgement box, I affirm:
✔ I have read and understand this entire Agreement. 
✔ I voluntarily assume all risks associated with heat and cold exposure. 
✔ I release Sol Tide from liability for ordinary negligence. 
✔ I agree to abide by all Sol Tide rules and instructions. 
✔ I confirm I am 18 years of age or older.
 ✔ I am solely responsible for my own health and safety.
Sign Waiver Here

Location

Beverly MA, 01915

Contact

Jennifer@soltide.us
(978) 998-9532

SOL TIDE: a community sauna-house

Sauna + Cold Plunge Safety

Terms & Conditions

SIGN - Guest Waiver

Location

Contact