These terms and conditions cover the booking and use of the mobile sauna unit provided by Jo MacLean t/a “Wild Bathing” (“we”, “our”, “us”, “Wild Bathing”). These terms and conditions are mandatory for all users of the sauna, regardless of which member of the booking party has booked the sauna.  All sauna users must read these terms and conditions carefully before using the sauna.  By placing an order for a sauna session and/or making use of the sauna, each sauna user confirms that they have read these terms and conditions and agrees to abide by them.

Please note, these terms and conditions only apply to the booking of the sauna through the website for scheduled sessions run by Wild Bathing.  

If you wish to book the sauna for a private function or event, please email us at info@wildbathing.co.uk

Booking: Only persons over the age of 18 can place an order to book the sauna. You can book a sauna session using the booking calendar on our website at www.wildbathing.co.uk

All orders are subject to availability of booking slots and remaining spaces in the sauna for the chosen session time.  An order can be placed to reserve individual spaces in the sauna up to the maximum capacity of the sauna (a maximum of 6 people per booking party, subject to availability and age restrictions) and the hire fee shown in the order will be based on the number of individual seats booked for the scheduled session.  

An order can be placed to reserve the whole barrel sauna for maximum capacity of 6 people, subject to availability and age restrictions) and the hire fee shown in the order will be based on the exclusive hire fee for the scheduled session.  No order placed will be deemed accepted by Wild Bathing until the booking is confirmed by us and the total hire fee has been paid.  Valid gift vouchers issued by us may be redeemed during an order and such voucher amount shall be deducted from the applicable hire fee shown in the order. 

Each confirmed order is for a session of 55 minutes in total starting from the time stated in the order (including any time spent outside of the sauna). 

Wild Bathing reserves the right to increase the hire fee from time to time without notice.  Any changes to the hire fee will not affect any order accepted before the change takes effect.

Age Restrictions: Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the sauna unless they are accompanied by an Adult Family member, Parent or Guardian only. 

Children aged 16 and over must be accompanied by someone from the same booking party who is aged 18 or over at all times while using the sauna, and the adult present is responsible for ensuring the safety of any minors making use of the sauna.

Late arrivals: If you or any person in your booking party arrives late for your scheduled session, this will not entitle you to any refund or reduction of the hire fee.  If you miss your booking slot, no refund will be given.

Cancellations and rescheduling: Our cancellation and rescheduling policy is found at the end of these terms and conditions. 

Damage and deep cleaning fee: Wild Bathing reserves the right to charge an additional fee to cover the costs of any repairs or deep cleaning required for the sauna or any of Wild Bathing’s equipment which occurs as a result of your (if you are booking an individual seat) or any member of your booking party’s (if you are booking multiple seats) misuse of the sauna, negligence or failure to comply with these terms and conditions.  

Wild Bathing reserves the right to charge this fee to the person named on the order.

All persons using the Wild Bathing Sauna do so at their own risk.   We ask that you contact your GP if at all in doubt about safely using the sauna. 

We advise you seek your GP’s advice if any of the following conditions apply to you (this is not an exhaustive list):

- If you’ve had a heart attack or stroke

- You have asthma or breathing
       conditions

- You have epilepsy or diabetes

- Are pregnant

- Are prone to dizziness or fainting

- Have an infectious disease or condition

- Are under the effects of alcohol, illegal
       drugs or psychoactive substances

- Have an open wound

- Are taking any medications

- Are generally feeling unwell

All users must inform Wild Bathing of any conditions which may affect their safe use of the sauna to an on-site operator before making use of the sauna.

If any sauna user has any medical conditions for which they require medication, the sauna user is responsible for ensuring they bring the required medications.  This includes, without limitation, EpiPens, inhalers, pharmaceutical drugs, prescription drugs, insulin and any other medications. 

Wild Bathing reserves the right to refuse admission to intoxicated persons or for other reasons that may be deemed a health and safety risk and any refusal shall not entitle any user or any person who has booked the sauna to a refund of the booking fee in whole or in part other than at Wild Bathing’s discretion.

Sauna users should not spend more than 15 minutes at a time in the sauna. We recommend spending 5-12 minutes in the sauna before exiting to cool down and rehydrate, especially for those who do not use saunas regularly who should build up tolerance over a few sauna sessions.  

However, sauna users are responsible for ensuring they use the sauna safely and do not put themselves at risk and must vacate the sauna if they at any time feel nauseous, dizzy, faint, drowsy or otherwise unwell to cool down and rehydrate if required. 

An authorised representative of Wild Bathing will notify sauna users when their 55 minute booking session is finished and all sauna users are required to vacate the sauna after their session expires.

A maximum of 6 people can use the sauna at any one time. No users are permitted beyond this capacity.  Wild Bathing reserves the right to refuse entry to the sauna or to eject users who do not follow these rules.

- Remove shoes, sandals, or flip-flops before entering the sauna.

- Remove jewellery and avoid wearing swimwear with metal fastenings before entering the sauna to limit the risk of burns.

- Electronics and other equipment which is at risk of rusting, water damage or heat damage are not permitted inside the sauna.  Any use of such equipment inside the sauna is at the sauna user’s own risk.

- Enter and exit the sauna safely and taking care to avoid any risks of tripping or slipping.

- Keep access points clear to ensure safe and swift exit for others.

- All sauna users must sit on a clean towel when inside the sauna to minimise the risk of burns.  Users who do not do so at their own risk. 

- Do not touch or sit on any part of the stove, stove cage, or rocks and follow the operators’ instructions on how to pour water onto the hot rocks. Only use the provided ‘sauna water’ on the hot rocks. Do not add your own essential oils onto the sauna rocks.

- Alcohol, nudity, and smoking are prohibited inside the sauna. Changing facilities are not provided by Wild Bathing and may not be available at the sauna site and all sauna users are required to ensure they dress appropriately for using the sauna and travelling to and from the sauna site.

- Respect the sauna space and others sharing. Time spent in a quiet small space for heat therapy can  be more enjoyable for everyone in a peaceful quieter state.

- Glass or metal containers are not allowed inside the sauna and sauna users are required to leave these outside of the sauna; If a sauna user does not have a water container they may use the provided water cups.

- No food or drinks other than water is permitted inside the sauna.

- Do not bring sharp or breakable objects inside the sauna.

- Keep well hydrated before sauna use, in between cooling off outside and re-entering the sauna throughout your session. 

- Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the sauna unless they are accompanied by an Adult Family member, Parent or Guardian only. 

Children aged 16 and over must be accompanied by someone from the same booking party who is aged 18 or over at all times while using the sauna, and the adult present is responsible for ensuring the safety of any minors making use of the sauna.

- Wild Bathing is not responsible for the damage or loss of customers' property at the sauna site not caused by Wild Bathing or any person acting on behalf of Wild Bathing.

- Using a body of water as a ‘cold plunge’ before or after using the sauna is at your own risk; any sauna user who wishes to use a body of water for a cold plunge is responsible for ensuring they are a capable swimmer and can handle exposure to cold temperatures and other potential dangers. After exposure to cold water do not enter the sauna immediately as there is a risk of dizziness and fainting. Transition slowly and acclimatise between the thermal shifts. For information on water safety please visit watersafetyscotland.org.uk for general cold water safety advice. 

If booking on behalf of a group, it is the responsibility of the person booking to ensure all sauna users are aware of our terms and conditions and practice safe sauna use. 

All sauna users will be required to read and sign these terms and conditions which will be issued by the sauna attendant on checking in and before entering the sauna.

We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone who does not abide by these terms and conditions, intoxicated persons or for other reasons that may pose a health and safety risk to any person present at the sauna site.

If we require to refuse admission or eject anyone in your booking party from the sauna, this will not entitle you to a refund or discount on the booking fee.

Notwithstanding the below, nothing in these terms and conditions reduces or limits Wild Bathing’s liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Wild Bathing or its representatives, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation or any losses which cannot be excluded under applicable laws in Scotland.

Wild Bathing will not be responsible or liable to any sauna user for:

- any medical or health conditions which are caused by or exacerbated using the sauna

- any loss or personal injury arising from any sauna user’s non-compliance with these terms and conditions

- loss or damage to personal property or belongings at the sauna site not caused by Wild Bathing or any authorised representative of Wild Bathing

- any cancellations required by Wild Bathing as a result of circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Wild Bathing which could not have been reasonably anticipated or avoided, including without limitation: fire, flood, or other natural disasters; adverse or extreme weather conditions; contamination of the sauna by blood, vomit or bodily fluids; malicious damage to the sauna; epidemic or pandemic; or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction.

Cancellations: We can offer full refunds for cancellations up to 48 hours before the session start time confirmed in the accepted order. We do not provide a refund for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the confirmed session start time.

Rescheduling is only permitted up to no less than 48 hours in advance of your booking and subject always to availability of your requested rescheduling time.  

If we cannot accommodate the requested rescheduling time, you will be required to honour your original time and no discount or refund of the hire fee will be given if you cannot attend.  

Wild Bathing Cancellations: If we require to cancel your session for reasons other than reasons beyond our reasonable control as specified above, the hire fee will be refunded in full. 

We reserve the right to cancel bookings at any time due to unsuitable weather conditions. In such cases we will contact you to rearrange your booking. Your safety is our top priority.

By placing an order with us and/or using our sauna facilities, you agree that you have read and agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

If you are making this booking on behalf of a group, it is your responsibility and an essential action to make all users fully aware of these terms and conditions to practice safe sauna use. 

These terms and conditions are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland.  

Any action, claim or proceeding arising out of or in connection with these terms and conditions or the use of the sauna shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.