Shibari Studios Code of Conduct, Rules, and Policies
Attendance & Membership
-Shibari Studios reserves the right to refuse service and/or revoke access to anyone at any time for any reason.
-Shibari Studios may perform a background check and/or perform social vetting at any time without notice.
-Shibari Studios maintains a list of people who are not allowed (i.e. banned) on the premises. This list shall not be subverted via private leases or space rentals.
Activities
-Shibari Studios is not a sexually oriented business. Sexual intercourse and genital stimulation are not allowed on the premises. All genitals and female-presenting breasts must be covered at all times.
-Members, guests, and attendees engaging in activities are expected to mitigate risk, take necessary safety precautions, and not engage in activities beyond their skill set. Shibari Studios or qualified individuals may intervene, assist, or conclude activities observed to be dangerous.
-Activities shall be rope and cordage centric, allowing for rope, chain, and leather restraint play as well as mixed medium restraint including stretch wrap and similar techniques.
-All persons acting as a rope top or self-tying shall have a safety cutting tool on their person at all times.
-Hot wax is a staple addition to shibari and is allowed for experienced practitioners under the following conditions:
1) Any wax scenes will require a safety and cleanup kit consisting of, at minimum, a vessel of water, cotton cloths or towels, a fire extinguisher (may be provided by the studio, or bring your own), wax scraper, and a drop cloth or plastic sheeting beneath the space.
2) Any wax scenes will require a qualified spotter. This is not the responsibility of the studio or its staff.
3) Cleanup for any wax scenes must be self contained and disposed of properly. Please do not clog our plumbing with your wax!
-There is to be no play allowed in the restrooms, social area, or entry at any time.
-Use of any equipment or suspension points is completely at the risk of the user(s) with no warranty or remedy as to their construction, safety, or readiness.
Consent Violations and Reporting
-Shibari Studios maintains active audio and video surveillance inside and outside the studio.
In the event of a consent violation on the premises, an official report should be submitted in writing to join@shibaristudios.com as soon as comfortably possible, preferably within thirty days.
-The studio maintains video surveillance recordings for up to thirty days and will review any pertinent footage if it is still available.
-The studio is not required to share, release, or allow for viewing any surveillance footage, including to the victim or the accused, unless ordered to do so by subpoena or other legal process.
-Submission of a consent violation report may trigger a review, but will only result in a ban or other action if determined as reasonable and/or necessary by Shibari Studios. Shibari Studios reserves the right to pursue legal action against consent violations occurring on the premises, including parking areas.
-In the event of a consent violation occurring off of the premises, Shibari Studios will receive any report submitted. Submission of a consent violation report may trigger a review, but will only result in a ban or other action if determined as reasonable and/or necessary by Shibari Studios.
-Depending on the severity and circumstances of a consent violation, Shibari Studios may recommend or require a restorative justice program in order to regain access to the premises.
Photography & Videography
-Shibari Studios strives to be a safe(r) media positive space. Attendees and guests may not photograph or record anyone on premises without their explicit consent, including attendees in reflections or background. Furthermore, these images and videos may not be taken even if non-consenting individuals are edited out as the photographer would still have the original image of non-consenting participants.
-Anyone taking photos or video may be asked by Shibari Studios to show the contents of their camera or device to verify that any photos or videos only contain consenting parties.
If these types of edited images are found to be shared or posted publicly, Shibari Studios may ask to see the original unedited images and potentially have any subsequent version removed and deleted.
-Shibari Studios is not responsible or liable for the actions of any photographer or videographer, or for the actions of non-consenting participants against any photographer or videographer.
-Failure to follow direction of Shibari Studios regarding photography, videography, or any other media may result in removal from the premises, revocation of access or membership, or any remedies necessary.
Conduct
-Members, guests, and attendees are expected to behave politely with honor, respect, and consent toward one another. Those found to be disruptive to studio functions or harmful to attendees may be warned, asked to leave, or banned at the discretion of Shibari Studios.
-Members, guests, and attendees are expected to maintain positive social standing and sound reputation. Failure to do so, as determined by Shibari Studios, may result in revocation of access.
-Members, guests, and attendees are expected to practice enthusiastic consent. No means no, and “No,” is a complete sentence. This extends to touching or handling of other people or their belongings. Failure to practice consent may result in revocation of access.
-Members, guests, and attendees are expected to practice confidentiality when outside of the studio so that Shibari Studios can be a safe(r) space for everyone.
-Members, guests, and attendees shall not intentionally or purposely damage or deface the studio. This includes writing, carving, placing stickers, etc.
-Shibari Studios is an intoxication-free facility. Anyone found to be impaired intoxicated may be removed from the premises. Drugs and alcohol are not allowed at the studio except for rare celebratory allowances of alcohol as noted for those specific sessions.
-Members, guests, and attendees are expected to treat nearby businesses and their patrons with respect, including obeying any parking signs and not blocking bay doors or service entrances.