Hot tubs carry risks that a pool waiver does not cover: overheating, fainting, and the combination of hot water and alcohol. That is why many rental hosts with a spa use a separate hot tub section in their waiver.
Copy the hot tub terms below into the property-specific section of a full release, such as our free liability waiver template.
How to use this template
- Start with a full release of liability. Simple Waivers includes one, and you can read it on the free liability waiver template page.
- Copy the hot tub terms below and edit them to match your property and rules.
- Add them as the property-specific section, then send guests one link or QR code to sign before they arrive.
Hot Tub waiver terms (free to copy)
Hot Tub Terms. I understand that using the hot tub involves risks including overheating, dizziness, fainting, drowning, slipping on wet surfaces and illness from water. No lifeguard is on duty, and I use the hot tub at my own risk. I agree to limit my time in the hot tub, to get out if I feel dizzy, sleepy or unwell, and not to use the hot tub while impaired by alcohol, drugs or medication that causes drowsiness. I understand that people who are pregnant, have heart conditions, high or low blood pressure, or other medical conditions should consult a doctor before using a hot tub. Children must be actively supervised by a responsible adult at all times while in or near the hot tub, and I accept responsibility for supervising any minors in my group. I will not change the water temperature or chemical settings, and I will replace the cover after use. I will stop using the hot tub and tell the Organizer right away if the water looks cloudy, smells unusual, feels hotter than expected, or if any cover, latch or equipment is damaged.
This is sample wording to start from, not legal advice and not a guarantee of protection. Edit it to fit your property, and have an attorney licensed where your property is located review it before you rely on it.
What these terms cover
- Heat related risks, which are specific to hot tubs and missing from most generic waivers.
- The danger of combining hot water with alcohol or drowsy medication.
- A warning for guests who are pregnant or have heart or blood pressure conditions to check with a doctor.
- Adult supervision of children.
- Rules about not changing temperature or chemicals and closing the cover.
Tips before you use it
- Keep the water temperature at or below the manufacturer's recommended maximum, and lock the controls if you can.
- Post a short time limit and the no-alcohol rule beside the tub.
- If the hot tub has a locking cover, say whether guests must lock it after use.
- Pair this with the pool terms if your property has both.
Frequently asked questions
Should a hot tub waiver be separate from a pool waiver?
It does not need to be a separate document, but it should be a separate section. Hot tub risks such as overheating are different from pool risks, and naming them specifically helps show the guest was warned.
Can I stop guests from drinking in the hot tub?
You can make it a house rule and have guests agree to it in the waiver. Enforcement is up to you, but a signed acknowledgment makes the rule clear.
Is a hot tub waiver enforceable?
In many states a clear, specific waiver signed by an adult can help with ordinary negligence claims. It does not cover gross negligence, and the law varies by state. Have a local attorney review your wording.
More free waiver templates
More on this use case: waivers for pools and choosing a waiver app for your rental.
Have guests sign it on their phone
Create a waiver in Simple Waivers, tick Property-Specific Terms, paste this text, and share one link or QR code. Every signature is saved as a PDF. Free for 10 waivers a month, no card required.
This template is general information, not legal advice, and is provided as a starting point only. Waiver enforceability depends on the law where your activity takes place, and some states and provinces limit waivers or waivers signed for minors. Edit it to match your property and have a licensed attorney in your area review it before you rely on it. Simple Waivers is a software provider and is not a party to any waiver you collect.