SOMA GROVE

Legally known as Woodstock Cryo/Sauna Services LLC

CONSENT, LIABILITY WAIVER & RELEASE AGREEMENT

Cryotherapy · Infrared Sauna · Fitness Studio

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

This is a release of liability and waiver of certain legal rights. Participation in services offered by Soma Grove—including but not limited to Cryotherapy, Infrared Sauna, and access to the Fitness Studio—involves inherent risks. You are voluntarily choosing to participate in these activities and must acknowledge the potential dangers involved.

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICES & RISKS

By signing this agreement, I understand and acknowledge the following:

  • Participation in Whole Body Cryotherapy includes exposure to extreme cold temperatures.

  • Use of the Infrared Sauna includes exposure to high heat and infrared light, which may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and skin sensitivity.

  • Access to the Fitness Studio involves physical exertion and potential risk of injury from exercise activities or use of gym equipment.

  • I agree to follow all staff instructions, safety protocols, and posted signage.

2. CONTRAINDICATIONS

I affirm that I do not have any of the following conditions, which may preclude participation:

Whole Body Cryotherapy – Contraindications:

  • Untreated Hypertension

  • Heart Attack (within past 6 months)

  • Congestive Heart Failure or Decompensating Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disease

  • COPD or Chronic Liver Disease

  • Unstable Angina or Valvular/Ischemic Heart Disease

  • Pacemaker

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

  • Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease

  • Seizure Disorders

  • Pregnancy

  • Cold Allergenic Phenomenon or Cold Allergy

  • Claustrophobia

  • Severe Anemia

  • Vasculitis

  • Hyperhidrosis

  • Acute Kidney or Urinary Tract Conditions

  • Raynaud’s Disease

  • Polyneuropathies

  • Diabetes (uncontrolled)

  • Open wounds, skin infections, or healing disorders

  • Alcohol or drug impairment at the time of service

Infrared Sauna – Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy

  • Pacemaker or implanted medical devices

  • Cardiac or kidney conditions (e.g. heart failure, uremia)

  • Skin conditions sensitive to heat or light

  • Use of photosensitizing medications

  • High fever, hemorrhaging, or shock

  • Light sensitivity or photodermatitis

    If I am unsure whether any of these apply, I will consult a licensed physician before participating.

3. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I knowingly and voluntarily choose to participate in services provided by Soma Grove, despite the known and unknown risks involved. I agree to assume full responsibility for any and all injuries, losses, or damages I may incur.

I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Soma Grove, its owners, employees, agents, contractors, or affiliates from any and all liability, claims, costs, expenses, demands, damages, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise that may be sustained while participating.

As a condition of my participation, I represent and warrant that I am over eighteen (18) years of age, in good physical and mental health, and that I have not consumed any medications, alcoholic beverages, or other substances that would impair my health, senses, or abilities.

4. MEDICAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I certify that I am in good health and capable of safely participating. I acknowledge that Soma Grove staff are not medical professionals, and I am not relying on them for medical judgment. If I have any medical condition that may impair my ability to participate safely, I have consulted my physician.

5. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I affirm that I am not a professional or collegiate athlete, and that my use of Soma Grove’s services is for personal wellness and recreational purposes only.

6. SEVERABILITY

I understand and agree that this waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of New York. If any portion is found unenforceable, the remaining terms shall remain in full effect.

7. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF POTENTIAL SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS AND NON-DISPARAGEMENT

I understand and acknowledge that, while every effort is made to ensure the consistent operation of all equipment, there may be circumstances that prevent Soma Grove from honoring a schedule reservation such as an unexpected issue with a machine, fire, flood, storm, public health emergency, government act, civil unrest, utility outage, supply chain disruption, or any other event beyond reasonable control of Soma Grove. In such cases, Soma Grove will offer a full refund or provide an equal or comparable service at the next available opportunity, at the customer's discretion.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Soma Grove, legally known as Woodstock Cryo/Sauna Services LLC, its owners, employees, contractors, and agents from any and all claims, demands, damages, causes of action, or liability—including reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements—arising out of or connected in any way to my participation in Soma Grove’s services, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.