OUR CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Respect and Consent

• Consent is the foundation of all activities here. Always seek explicit, enthusiastic agreement before initiating any physical contact, tying, or untying.

• “No” and “stop” are to be respected immediately and without question.

• Consent can be withdrawn at any time, for any reason.

2. Harassment and Discrimination

• Harassment of any kind, including unwanted physical contact, verbal abuse, intimidation, or discriminatory behaviour, will not be tolerated.

• This includes but is not limited to discrimination based on gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, body type, age, disability, or experience level.

• Anyone engaging in harassment will be asked to leave and may be banned from the studio.

3. Responsibility for Your Own Ties

• All participants are responsible for their own choices in tying and being tied.

• Risk awareness and negotiation are essential: discuss limits, preferences, and safety considerations with your partner before tying.

• If you are being tied, you are responsible for communicating your boundaries, comfort levels, and any physical concerns (injuries, circulation issues, etc.).

• If you are tying, you are responsible for monitoring your partner’s wellbeing, checking in, and respecting their limits.

4. Safety Practices

• Always keep safety shears accessible when tying.

• Avoid ties that you do not have the skill or knowledge to perform safely.

• If you feel unsafe or unwell during a tie, speak up immediately.

• Alcohol and recreational drugs are not permitted during studio activities.

5. Community and Space Care

• Treat the studio, its equipment, and each other with respect.

• Clean up after yourself.

• Photography or recording is only permitted with explicit enthusiastic consent from everyone included.

6. Reporting Concerns

• If you experience or witness harassment, unsafe behavior, or boundary violations, please inform a facilitator or staff member.

• Reports will be taken seriously, handled discreetly, and followed up on.