Terms & Conditions - Rooted Touch

These Terms and Conditions are designed to create a safe, respectful, and clearly defined space for all sessions. By booking and attending a session, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following:

1. Nature of Service

Rooted Touch sessions may include platonic touch, cuddle therapy, and/or gentle bodywork such as light massage. These sessions are designed to support relaxation, emotional wellbeing, and nervous system regulation.

This service is:

• Non-sexual

• Consent-based

• Professional

It is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric care.

2. Eligibility

• Sessions are available to individuals aged 18 and over.

• You confirm that you are physically and emotionally stable to participate.

• If you are under medical or psychological care, you agree to consult your practitioner where appropriate before attending.

3. Boundaries & Behaviour

• All sessions are strictly non-sexual.

• Both parties remain appropriately clothed unless explicitly agreed otherwise for bodywork purposes (e.g. access to arms, back, or shoulders).

• No sexual behaviour, language, or suggestion will be tolerated.

• Kissing on the lips, photography, or recording is not permitted.

• You may pause, change, or stop the session at any time.

• The practitioner may also end the session at any time if boundaries are not respected. No refund will be issued in such cases.

4. Touch & Bodywork Consent

• Touch is always guided by mutual consent and ongoing communication.

• You will be asked for explicit verbal consent before any new type of touch is introduced.

• You may decline or withdraw consent at any time without explanation.

• No touch will involve intimate areas of the body.

5. Hygiene & Preparation

• You are asked to arrive freshly showered and in clean, comfortable clothing.

• Please avoid strong fragrances unless discussed in advance.

• Good hygiene supports a safe and respectful shared space.

6. Essential Oils & Allergies

• Essential oils or natural products may be used optionally during sessions.

• You agree to disclose any allergies, sensitivities, skin conditions, or relevant medical concerns.

• You may decline the use of oils at any time.

• The practitioner is not responsible for reactions where relevant information has not been disclosed.

7. Bookings, Payments & Cancellations

• Sessions must be booked and paid in advance.

• A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling.

• Late cancellations may result in loss of payment, except in genuine emergencies.

• Late arrival may shorten your session time.

8. Personal Safety

• A brief pre-session call or meeting may be required for new clients.

• Valid photo ID may be requested prior to your first session.

• A trusted third party will be informed of session details for safety purposes.

• Sessions may take place in a private indoor or outdoor (woodland) setting; you attend with awareness of this environment.

9. Health Considerations

• You agree not to attend if you are unwell or have a contagious condition.

• The practitioner maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene between sessions.

10. Confidentiality

• All personal information and session content is treated as confidential.

• Information will only be shared if legally required or with your explicit consent.

11. Data Protection (UK GDPR)

• Your information will be stored securely and used only for session-related purposes.

• You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time.

12. Disclaimer & Responsibility

By attending a session, you confirm that:

• You take full responsibility for your physical and emotional wellbeing.

• You have disclosed all relevant health information.

• You understand the nature of the service.

The practitioner accepts no liability for any physical or emotional response arising from sessions, except in cases of proven negligence.