Whitby Wellbeing and Adventure - Terms and conditions

Whitby Wellbeing – Participant Disclaimer and Terms of Participation

(Applies to all sauna, cold immersion, breathwork, sweat lodge, yoga, and other wellbeing sessions)

By booking or attending any session, event, or activity organised by Whitby Wellbeing, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Voluntary Participation

All Whitby Wellbeing activities are entirely voluntary. I choose to take part of my own free will and accept full responsibility for my wellbeing before, during, and after the session.

2. Health and Medical Responsibility

I confirm that I am physically and mentally fit to take part and have disclosed any relevant medical conditions, injuries, or allergies that may affect my participation.I understand that activities may involve exposure to heat, cold, breath retention, and emotional or physical release that may not be suitable for everyone.I take full responsibility for monitoring my own health during sessions and will stop immediately if I feel unwell or uncomfortable.

3. Assumption of Risk

I understand that participation carries inherent risks — including, but not limited to, fainting, dizziness, dehydration, slips or falls, emotional distress, and, in rare cases, more serious complications.I voluntarily assume all such risks associated with participating in Whitby Wellbeing activities.

4. Limitation of Liability

I release Whitby Wellbeing, its owners, staff, facilitators, and partners from any and all liability for injury, loss, damage, or illness that may occur during or after participation, except where caused by proven negligence.

5. Locations, Land Use and Environmental Conditions

I understand that some Whitby Wellbeing sessions take place in natural outdoor environments — including beaches, riversides, woodland, and open green spaces — which may be public or privately owned.I acknowledge that such spaces are used respectfully and temporarily for wellbeing purposes and may not always have formal facilities or express permissions for exclusive use.I agree to enter and participate entirely at my own risk and to respect all guidance from facilitators regarding access, parking, and conduct on site.I accept that outdoor environments naturally involve uneven terrain, slippery surfaces, tides, changing weather, and other hazards, and that I am responsible for taking appropriate care.

6. Personal Responsibility

I agree to act responsibly, follow safety guidance, and respect other participants, facilitators, and the surrounding environment.I understand that alcohol, drugs, or other substances must not be consumed before or during participation.I will not attend if I am unwell, contagious, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

7. Medical and Professional Advice

I understand that Whitby Wellbeing facilitators are not medical professionals and that any guidance or instruction offered is for general wellbeing and educational purposes only.It does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

8. Group Bookings and Condition of Entry

When booking on behalf of others, I agree to share this disclaimer with all members of my group.I understand that each participant must read and agree to these terms before attending.Participation in any Whitby Wellbeing activity — whether booked individually or as part of a group — constitutes acceptance of this disclaimer and these terms of participation.Whitby Wellbeing reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant who has not agreed to the terms or who appears unfit to participate safely.

9. Consent

By ticking the box or signing below, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.I accept full responsibility for my own health, safety, and wellbeing during participation in Whitby Wellbeing activities.