Minor Participation Agreement: Parent or Legal Guardian Consent, Assumption of Risk & Release

For participants ages 16 and 17. Must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian, who must stay on-site for the entire session. Adults sign the adult waiver.

1. Booking and Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. Because space in each KickBack session is limited, cancellations must be made at least 8 hours before your scheduled session.

8+ Hours Before Your Session: You may cancel or reschedule your reservation.

Less Than 8 Hours Before Your Session: The session is considered a late cancellation and is non-refundable. Membership visits and package credits will be considered used.

No-Shows: No-shows are non-refundable. Membership visits and package credits will be considered used.

By completing your booking, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

2. Parent or Legal Guardian Acknowledgment

This agreement is completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant named below. A separate agreement is required for each minor. If the parent or legal guardian will also participate, they must sign the adult waiver as well.

Participation in sauna, wood-fired soaking tub, cold plunge, and related wellness activities involves inherent risks, including serious injury, illness, or death.

3. Minor Participation Requirements

The minor participant must be 16 or 17 years old. Children under age 16 are not permitted to participate.

The signing parent or legal guardian must remain physically present on-site for the entire session and is responsible for supervising the minor participant at all times.

4. Health Responsibility and Medical Disclosure

I understand it is my responsibility, as parent or legal guardian, to determine whether participation is appropriate for the minor participant’s physical condition, including consulting a licensed medical professional when appropriate.

Do not participate if you feel unwell, dehydrated, lightheaded, impaired, feverish, or otherwise physically compromised.

Conditions that may increase risk include, but are not limited to: pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, abnormal blood pressure, fainting history, diabetes, temperature sensitivity, mobility limitations, respiratory concerns, or medications that may affect heat or cold tolerance.

5. Temperature Disclosure

Approximate operating temperature ranges may include:

  • Wood-fired sauna: approximately 170–225°F
  • Wood-fired soaking tub: approximately 102–110°F
  • Cold plunge: approximately 32–50°F

Actual temperatures may vary based on weather, fuel, water conditions, maintenance, and operating circumstances.

6. Safety Rules

  • Participants are encouraged to hydrate appropriately before and after heat and cold exposure.
  • Use caution when entering, exiting, or moving between heated, wet, cold, or outdoor areas.
  • Floors, decks, pathways, steps, and surrounding surfaces may be wet, slippery, uneven, hot, icy, or otherwise hazardous.
  • Exit immediately if you experience dizziness, nausea, weakness, numbness, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, faintness, or any unusual symptoms.
  • Use caution during cold immersion and consider notifying a companion before use.
  • Remove jewelry or metal items that may become excessively hot or cold.
  • No alcohol, recreational drugs, or other impairment-causing substances are permitted on the premises or in connection with participation.

7. Facility Rules

  • Towels are required on seating surfaces where applicable.
  • No glass containers are permitted.
  • No smoking or vaping.
  • Appropriate swimwear or athletic-style clothing is required at all times.
  • Guests must remain properly covered in all shared and public areas.
  • Nude or sexually explicit behavior is not permitted.
  • Please respect the comfort, privacy, and boundaries of fellow guests.
  • KickBack Sauna and Cold-Plunge LLC is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.

8. Emergency Acknowledgment

In an emergency, call 911 immediately. Facility address information will be visibly posted in the office for emergency reference.

KickBack Sauna and Cold-Plunge LLC personnel are not medical professionals and do not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.

9. Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability

On behalf of myself and the minor participant, I knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly assume all inherent and ordinary risks associated with the minor participant’s participation, including but not limited to risks arising from heat exposure, cold exposure, rapid temperature transition, drowning, thermal shock, slips, falls, burns, allergic reactions, dehydration, fainting, environmental conditions, and physical exertion.

To the fullest extent permitted under Washington law, on behalf of myself and the minor participant, I release and discharge KickBack Sauna and Cold-Plunge LLC, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from claims arising out of the minor participant’s participation, except for claims arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct.

10. Participant Responsibility

I accept responsibility for supervising the minor participant and for the minor participant’s decisions, conduct, and physical limitations while on the premises.

I am responsible for damage or harm caused by the negligent or intentional actions of the minor participant.

11. Optional Media Consent

Participation is not conditioned on consenting to photography or video use.

Optional consent: I authorize KickBack Sauna and Cold-Plunge LLC to use photographs or video of the minor participant for marketing or promotional purposes. Make your YES or NO selection in the signature section below.

12. Right to Refuse Service

KickBack Sauna and Cold-Plunge LLC reserves the right to refuse or terminate participation for safety violations, intoxication, misconduct, unsafe behavior, or failure to follow facility rules.

13. Governing Law and Severability

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Exclusive venue for any dispute arising from participation or use of the facilities shall be located in Clark County, Washington.

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

14. Voluntary Agreement and Acceptance

I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant named below and that I have read this entire agreement, including the Booking and Cancellation Policy, Minor Participation Requirements, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, Facility Rules, and Participation Agreement.

I understand its terms, have had the opportunity to ask questions, and voluntarily agree to its terms on behalf of myself and the minor participant.

I understand that my reservation and participation at KickBack Sauna and Cold-Plunge LLC are subject to these policies.

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Minor Participant

Parent or Legal Guardian

Optional Media Consent (Section 11)

Parent or legal guardian: draw your signature below using your mouse or finger.