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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY, AND

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN

LEGAL RIGHTS.

I have been provided the opportunity to participate in Hiki Maja LLC’s sauna and cold plunge (the “Sauna and

Plunge”) and hereby voluntarily agree as follows:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS: My participation in the Sauna and Plunge involves known and unknown risks, dangers, and

hazards that may cause death, personal injury, damage to personal property and loss of personal property. The risks and

consequences I am acknowledging include, but are not limited to:

● Slippery surfaces caused by water, ice, snow, or other substances;

● Exposure to cold temperatures;

● Exposure to hot temperatures;

● Exposure to hot equipment;

● Increased internal body temperature;

● Collisions or contact with other persons and objects inside or outside of

the Sauna and Plunge;

● Exposure to airborne illnesses or transmittable diseases;

● Defects or weaknesses in the design, construction, repair, or modification

of the Sauna and Plunge;

● Visible and invisible natural or man-made hazards in or around the Sauna and Plunge;

● Other foreseeable and unforeseeable risks that contribute to the

unpredictability of my participation in the Sauna and Plunge.

REPRESENTATION OF FITNESS: I am physically and mentally fit to participate in the Sauna and Plunge. I do not have any medical

condition, such as anhidrosis, that interferes with my ability to sweat. I do not have any medical condition that interferes with my ability

to experience cold temperatures from the Plunge. I am not pregnant and am not subjecting a fetus to excessive body temperatures

that may cause fetal damage during pregnancy. I am not taking or under the influence of any drugs, alcohol, medication, or other

substance affecting my mental or physical state. I further acknowledge and understand that Hiki Maja LLC has not provided me with

any medical advice.

ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY: I am responsible for my own safety and personal property. I cannot and will not rely on anyone

other than myself to keep me or my personal property safe before, during, or after participating in the Sauna and Plunge. My

participation in the Sauna and Plunge is voluntary and I can refuse to participate or quit participating in the Sauna and Plunge at any

time for any reason. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I assume all risk and responsibility for death, personal injury, damage to personal

property and loss of personal property that I sustain in connection with my participation in the Sauna and Plunge, except to the extent

such damages, injuries, or death results from conduct that constitutes reckless or wanton acts in violation of Iowa law.

WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY; COVENANT NOT TO SUE: I, for myself and for my personal representatives, executors,

administrators, heirs or next of kin, forever waive, release, discharge, agree to hold harmless, and covenant not to sue Hiki Maja LLC,

and their owners, shareholders, members, partners, employees, officers, directors, agents, and other affiliated persons or entities from

any and all liability for any death, personal injury, damage to personal property, loss of personal

property, costs, expenses, attorney’s fees, actions, causes of action, suits, obligations, judgments and claims of any nature that I

sustain in connection with my participation in the Sauna, except to the extent such damages, injuries, or death result from conduct that

constitutes reckless or wanton acts in violation of Iowa law.

INDEMNIFICATION: I indemnify and agree to hold harmless Hiki Maja LLC and their owners, shareholders, members, partners,employees, officers, directors, agents, and other affiliated persons or entities from any and all liability for any death, personal injury,

damage to personal property, loss of personal property, costs, expenses, attorney’s fees, actions, causes of action, suits, obligations,

judgments and claims of any nature arising from, or in connection with, my participation in the Sauna and Plunge.

AUTHORIZATION: Without creating any obligation, I authorize any medical treatment deemed necessary in the event of any injury or

illness I sustain while participating in the Sauna and Plunge. I either have appropriate insurance, or in the absence of insurance

coverage, I agree to pay all costs of medical treatment provided to me.

RIGHT OF PUBLICITY: I authorize and consent to the use of my name, image, or likeness for commercial purposes in connection with

the promotion and marketing of Hiki Maja LLC.

BINDS HEIRS. It is my express intent that this agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my

heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased.

CHOICE OF LAW: This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Iowa. Any claim arising from this agreement or my

participation in the Sauna and Plunge must be brought in the state courts of Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL: I understand that by signing this Waiver, I am expressly and voluntarily waiving my right to try

any and all claims, whether known or unknown, to a jury.

SEVERABILITY: Nothing in this agreement purports or intends to waive liability for damage, injuries, or death resulting from conduct

that constitutes wanton or reckless conduct that is greater than ordinary negligence. If any provision of this agreement is held invalid,

such provision will be severed from this agreement, but the remaining provisions of this agreement will remain in full force and effect.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ Hiki Maja LLC’s WAIVER’ (2 pages) AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT

BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I AM WAIVING CERTAIN VALUABLE LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE

OTHERS FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS.

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If the participant is under 18 years of age, the parent or legal guardian must also sign:

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