Nordic Sauna Terms & Conditions
By booking or using sauna, you agree to the following terms.
1. Health & Personal Responsibility
Sauna and cold water exposure involve risks, including overheating, dehydration, dizziness, fainting, and cardiovascular stress.
By attending, you confirm that you are physically able to participate and have no medical conditions that make sauna heat (typically around 85-95°C) or cold water exposure unsafe for you.
If you have health concerns (heart issues, blood pressure problems, epilepsy, pregnancy, etc.), consult a doctor before you book a session.
You take full responsibility for your own health, decisions, and participation.
You participate at your own risk.
2. Assumption of Risk
By using our facilities, you accept all risks associated with sauna and cold water exposure and understand that participation is voluntary.
3. Safety Rules
No alcohol or drug use before or during your session. We may refuse entry if we believe you are under the influence.
Sauna sessions should be 5–15 minutes at a time, with cooling breaks in between. Exceeding 15 minutes per session may increase risk of overheating.
Stay hydrated and avoid eating heavy meals before your session.
Remove all metal jewelry before entering.
Swimwear is required (no nudity).
No phones or devices in the sauna.
Do not touch the stove or heater surface.
Only pour water on the stones gently and with consideration for others.
Glass drink bottles are not allowed inside the sauna.
Feet must be rinsed in the provided tub before each entry.
4. Age Restrictions
Guests under 16 are not permitted.
5. Group Bookings
If you book for a group, you are responsible for sharing these terms and safety guidelines with everyone attending.
6. Sauna delivery for private events
Delivery within 20 km of Blenheim central is complimentary. Beyond that, delivery fees apply.
7. Cold Water Exposure & Bucket Showers
Cold water exposure and bucket showers are optional and carry risks including cold shock, dizziness and cardiovascular stress.
Cold plunging is not recommended for people with low blood pressure or a history of dizziness or fainting, as sudden cold exposure can trigger a rapid cardiovascular response and may increase the risk of light-headedness or fainting.
If you have a medical condition or are unsure whether cold exposure is safe for you, consult a healthcare professional before participating.
If you are breastfeeding, cold plunging (submerging) is not recommended unless you have discussed it with your healthcare professional.
8. Behaviour & Conduct
Be respectful of other guests and staff.
Abusive, unsafe, or disruptive behaviour may result in removal without refund.
9. Property & Belongings
You are responsible for your personal belongings.
Nordic Sauna is not liable for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
10. Damage to Equipment
Guests are responsible for any damage caused to the sauna, stove, buckets, or equipment due to misuse or failure to follow instructions.
11. Right to Refuse Service
We may refuse entry or end a session if we believe it is unsafe for you or others to continue.
12. Liability & Guest Responsibility
Guests are responsible for any injury, damage, or costs resulting from their own actions or failure to follow instructions. Nordic Sauna is not liable for these or any other injury, illness, loss, or damage, including slips, falls, burns, reactions to heat or cold, or equipment misuse.
You attend and use the facilities entirely at your own risk.
Nordic Sauna Cancellation & Refund Policy
Booking & Payment
Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your sauna session. Payments are processed securely via Stripe.
Cancellations by Guests
48+ hours before the session: Full refund.
24–48 hours before the session: 50% refund.
Less than 24 hours before the session: No refund.
Changes to Bookings
You may reschedule or change your booking (including the time, date, or group size) using the self-service link provided in your appointment confirmation email. Instructions HERE
Changes can be made up to 2 hours before your scheduled session and are subject to availability.
Changes made less than 2 hours before the session cannot be made through the self-service system. Please contact us directly if you need assistance.
The 24-hour deadline determines your refund eligibility. For example, if you cancel 10 hours before your session, you can still cancel using the link, but no refund will be issued.
Cancellations by Nordic Sauna
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule sessions due to weather, maintenance, safety concerns, or operational requirements.
In such cases, guests will be offered a full refund or the option to reschedule.
Group Bookings
Group bookings follow the same cancellation and change rules.
The person who made the booking is responsible for informing all group members.
Refunds
Refunds will be processed via the same method as the original payment (Stripe).
Please allow 7-10 business days for the refund to appear in your account.