SWEAT RECOVERY ZONE
**Terms & Conditions of Use**
**Legal Entity:** Sweat Hybrid Gym Ltd
**Trading Name:** Sweat Recovery Zone
**Location:** Hartlepool, England
By booking a session, holding a membership, or using any facility at Sweat Recovery Zone, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following Terms & Conditions.
## 1. General Use & Access
1. Sweat Recovery Zone operates primarily as an **unmanned facility**.
2. Access is granted via an **app-based system** and is strictly limited to the individual who has made the booking.
3. Sessions are booked in **strict hourly time slots**. Users must enter and exit within their allocated time.
4. Maximum occupancy is **6 users per session**.
5. Saunas and ice baths are **shared facilities** unless stated otherwise.
## 2. Eligibility & Age Restrictions
1. The minimum age for use is **16 years**.
2. Children under the age of 16 are **not permitted** to use the facilities under any circumstances.
3. Users aged 16–17 must ensure they are capable of safely using the facilities without supervision.
## 3. Health, Medical & Personal Responsibility
1. All facilities are used **entirely at the user's own risk**.
2. By booking, you confirm that you are **medically fit** to use saunas, ice baths, compression boots, massage guns, and showers.
3. Use of the facilities is **not recommended** for individuals with (including but not limited to):
* Heart disease or cardiovascular conditions
* High or low blood pressure
* Respiratory conditions
* Epilepsy
* Diabetes
* Pacemakers, defibrillators, or surgical implants
* Bleeding disorders or chronic medical conditions
* Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
4. If you are unsure whether recovery therapies are suitable for you, **you must consult a GP or qualified medical professional before use**.
5. Sweat Hybrid Gym Ltd accepts **no responsibility for adverse reactions** resulting from undisclosed or pre-existing medical conditions.
## 4. Facilities & Equipment
The following facilities are available:
* Traditional sauna (maximum operational temperature capped at **85°C**)
* Ice baths (2 units: approximately **3°C** and **7°C**)
* Hot and cold showers
* Pulsio compression boots
* Pulsio massage guns
Users must follow all **on-site guidance, manufacturer instructions, and safety notices** provided.
## 5. Sauna-Specific Safety Guidance
1. Users should limit initial sauna sessions to **10–15 minutes** and must **not exceed 30 minutes per session**.
2. Users must exit the sauna **immediately** if they feel dizzy, nauseous, faint, or unwell.
3. Users must allow their body to cool for at least **30 minutes after strenuous exercise** before entering the sauna.
4. Adequate hydration before, during, and after sauna use is essential.
5. Jewellery and metal objects should be removed prior to sauna use.
6. Users must **never touch the heater or heating elements**, and must not pour water directly onto heating elements.
7. Pregnant or potentially pregnant individuals **must not use the sauna**.
## 6. Behaviour, Conduct & Hygiene
1. **Alcohol, drugs, or intoxication** before or during use are strictly prohibited and will result in **immediate membership termination**.
2. Towels are **strongly recommended** for hygiene purposes.
3. Users must behave respectfully toward others and the facilities at all times.
4. Filming or photography of other users is **not permitted**.
5. Any misuse, unsafe behaviour, or failure to follow guidance may result in removal, additional charges for damages, or cancellation of membership.
## 7. Bookings, Memberships & Payments
1. All bookings are **non-refundable** once confirmed.
2. Missed sessions ("no-shows") are not refunded or credited.
3. Memberships are **non-transferable** and must not be shared.
4. Bringing unauthorised guests or sharing access details may result in:
* Additional charges
* Suspension or cancellation of membership without refund
## 8. Liability & Risk Acknowledgement
1. Sweat Hybrid Gym Ltd holds **Public Liability Insurance**.
2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sweat Hybrid Gym Ltd is **not liable for injury, illness, loss, or damage** arising from:
* Normal use of facilities
* Failure to follow instructions or guidance
* Pre-existing medical conditions
3. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such exclusion is unlawful.
## 9. Personal Belongings
Users bring personal belongings at their own risk. Sweat Hybrid Gym Ltd accepts no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage.
## 10. Monitoring, Enforcement & Right to Refuse Access
1. Sweat Hybrid Gym Ltd reserves the right to **suspend or terminate access** at its discretion for breach of these Terms.
2. Serious or repeated breaches may result in permanent bans without refund.
## 11. Amendments
Sweat Hybrid Gym Ltd reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of the facilities constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
**By booking or using Sweat Recovery Zone, you confirm acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.**