You are about to spend real money on a home sauna, and you deserve to know exactly what you are reading before you act on it. This page explains what Heat & Cedar content is, what it is not, and where our responsibility ends and yours begins.
Heat & Cedar is an independent publisher. We are not a manufacturer, retailer or sauna builder, and we have no affiliation with Harvia, Huum, Almost Heaven, Sunlighten, Finnleo, Clearlight or any other brand. Please read this page alongside anything you use from the site.
This disclaimer is a general template and is not legal advice. For wording that fits your situation, consult a qualified attorney.
Informative content only
Every article, guide and cost example on Heat & Cedar is written for general information and education. It reflects practical knowledge about residential saunas: traditional, infrared and wood-fired types, sizing in cubic feet, heater power in kW, wiring in volts and amps, and running costs in honest ranges.
Nothing on this site is professional advice of any kind. It is not electrical, structural, medical, legal or financial advice, and it does not replace a consultation with a licensed professional who has seen your home.
Electrical work in particular is always work for a licensed electrician following the National Electrical Code (NEC) and your local code, with the permits your jurisdiction requires. Our electrical articles explain what that pro will do and why, so you can have an informed conversation. They are not DIY wiring instructions.
Sauna use also involves personal judgment. Temperatures of 150 to 195 °F (65 to 90 °C) affect people differently. If you have questions about whether sauna bathing suits you, ask your physician. We make no health claims anywhere on this site.
No guarantee of completeness or accuracy
We work hard to keep our content accurate, current and honest. Product notes are based on manufacturer specifications, manuals and independent sources, never on press material. Even so, we cannot guarantee that every page is complete, error free or up to date at the moment you read it.
Specifications change. Heater models are revised, prices move, codes are updated and local requirements differ from county to county. A heater's kW rating, a clearance to combustibles (the minimum safe distance between hot surfaces and wood), or a permit requirement described here may not match what applies to your project today.
Always verify critical details before you buy or build: the manufacturer's current manual, your local building and electrical codes, and quotes from licensed contractors. Where we show a worked cost example, every assumption is written out so you can plug in your own utility rate and numbers.
Limitation of liability
You use the information on Heat & Cedar at your own risk. Decisions about buying, building, wiring, placing and operating a sauna are yours, and so are the results.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Heat & Cedar and its authors accept no liability for any loss, damage, injury or cost arising from the use of, or reliance on, the content of this site. This includes direct and indirect losses, and it applies whether the claim is based on contract, tort or any other legal theory.
This limitation does not exclude liability where the law does not allow exclusion.
Links to third parties
Our articles sometimes link to manufacturer manuals, code resources, retailers or other outside websites. We link to sources we consider useful at the time of writing.
We do not control third party sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability or privacy practices. A link is not an endorsement, and it does not mean we have verified every page on that site.
When you follow a link, the terms and policies of that site apply. If a linked page changes or disappears, we appreciate a note so we can fix it.
Intellectual property
All content on Heat & Cedar, including text, structure, illustrations and photography, is the property of Heat & Cedar or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may read, share links to and quote short excerpts from our articles with clear attribution and a link to the original page. You may not copy, republish, repurpose or sell our content in whole or in part without written permission.
Brand and product names mentioned on this site, such as Harvia, Huum, Almost Heaven, Sunlighten, Finnleo and Clearlight, belong to their respective owners. They are named for identification and comparison only, and their mention implies no affiliation with or endorsement of Heat & Cedar.
Changes and contact
We may update this disclaimer from time to time. The version published on this page is the one that applies, so check back if you rely on it.
Questions about this disclaimer or about how we create our content are always welcome. Reach us through the contact page and we will get back to you.