So that we can have a nice and relaxed time together, we ask you to observe the following rules. By entering the building and participating in the event, every student/guest accepts our house rules and netiquette and the (legal) information contained therein!
Please take a moment to read through the requirements - thank you!

☆ GENERAL

1. The minimum age is 18 years
2. No access or exclusion for persons under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
3. Shoe-free zone - Please remove your shoes at the entrance to ZENDO and place them in the shoe rack.
4. Barrier-free access - access is barrier-free for people with restricted mobility and an elevator is available. If you need help, you are welcome to contact us. We would be happy to show you our premises in a virtual tour to give you an idea of what to expect. 
5. Smoking (including e-cigarettes and similar) is only permitted outdoors.
6. Clean desk principle or clean room
   In the RopeSpace (action area), only bring what you need immediately. Please keep your luggage bags, valuables, private items and unneeded bondage items as well as tatami's or bondage pads in the changing area until you need them, so that there is enough space for everyone in the bondage room! We accept no liability for the changing room and any items you bring with you.
7. Food and drinks are not permitted in the rope space (action area)!
8. Photography and filming is only permitted with the permission of the organizers and with the express consent of all persons depicted. (Please always make sure that no uninvolved persons are photographed in the background). The declarations of consent must be obtained before the picture is taken (see §§ 22 and 23 KUG) - this also applies to persons who could be seen in the background.
9. Events with an erotic/sexual context are described accordingly in the event announcement. If no information is provided, it is not an erotic event or an event with a sexual background.
   
   

☆ AWARENESS

1. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of gender and/or role identification, sexuality, nationality, skin color or religious beliefs, etc.
   
2. We attach great importance to a respectful culture of togetherness. Every person is unique, and our events should be a safe space for EVERYONE. Friendly and respectful interaction with each other is therefore the basis of our events and courses. Treat each other with respect and be considerate of each other. We expect everyone to act in a careful, communicative, consent-oriented and mindful way and we encourage people to respect their own boundaries as well as those of others and to take responsibility for themselves.
   We do not tolerate verbal, physical or sexual abuse. This includes sexist, racist, ableism, transphobic or other discrimination.
3. We reserve the right to ask participants to leave the meeting if their behavior is hurtful or too problematic and to exclude them from (subsequent) events.
   This also applies to aggressive hitting or intrusive behavior and will lead to exclusion from the event.
4. Should anyone observe or experience any of the above-mentioned breaches of decorum, please contact one of the organizers.
5. Take care of each other - if someone is unwell, call for help or help yourself. If help is refused, respect this. An offer of help can also be abusive.
6. Avoid involuntary outings - What happens at our events stays at our events as long as there is no consensus to the contrary.
7. Responsible handling of other people's property as well as the equipment and facilities of the location is also a matter of course.
   We therefore ask you to keep your eyes open when taking your place so as not to block any bondage spots or suspension points. This also applies after the end of the bondage and the cool-down - please clear the bondage spots afterwards according to the clean room principle (6.)!
   Please treat the equipment and facilities of the location with the same care as you would your own property.
8. Contact persons for questions and problems are the organizers and the team members. The organizers may also tie you up themselves, e.g. during the tie-up meeting, but can be contacted at any time in emergencies or you can approach team members.
   
   

☆ AVOID DISRUPTION

1. To ensure an appropriate atmosphere during the event and to avoid disturbing the active partygoers (as well as local residents), we ask you to keep the volume of your conversations low, both in the bondage room and the lounge area and, if necessary, in the outdoor area.
2. Do not disturb the captive/players - this means refrain from speaking directly to and disturbing the players. Keep your distance and organize your conversations in such a way that active participants do not feel disturbed by the noise level. Questions can be asked afterwards if necessary.
3. We also consider it a matter of course to switch the cell phone to silent mode.
4. By disturbances, we also mean the “closing noises” of SLR cameras and the use of flash - we see our bondage meeting as a place of action and don't want to chase after photographic trophies. Nobody has anything against the odd cell phone picture - as long as no one is visible in the background.
5. Should anyone observe or experience any of the above-mentioned breaches of decorum, please contact one of the organizers; troublemakers and aggressors will be expelled from the event and may be banned from future participation!

☆ VOLUNTARINESS (CONSENSUS), SAFETY & EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

1. Participation and restraints are voluntary and at your own risk. Shackling is always consensual and by mutual agreement.
   No one has to be tied up or allow themselves to be tied up. Only “yes” means “yes” - respect the boundaries of your counterpart and make sure that you do not overstep them.“No” means ‘no’ and nobody has to explain why he or she doesn't want to be tied up - perhaps a ‘no’ is also a ‘no’.
2. Have the courage to say “no” and listen to your own needs.
3. Consensus must also be maintained when touching of any kind - even a hug can be assaultive.
4. If you want to tie up, then stay at or below your level. You are responsible for your own safety, even as a model. Pay attention to your surroundings when tying up to avoid accidents and disturbing others. If you are unsure and want to try something, ask the organizers or appropriate contact persons for support.
5. The entire stay is at your own risk and responsibility!
6. By participating, each participant declares that he/she has no claim whatsoever against the organizer, the location or building owner or other participants in the event of damage and is adequately insured against accidents and liability cases.
7. Everyone present is responsible for their actions, themselves and their restraint partner. Rescue scissors and a first aid kit are available for absolutely dangerous situations.
8. Everyone bears full responsibility and liability for any damage caused by their actions, whether of a health or material nature. Increased risks due to previous illnesses or the use of medication, for example problems with blood circulation, cardiovascular problems, mental illnesses (e.g. anxiety, panic attacks), illnesses of the bones, joints or tendons, etc., which may affect safety when tying up, are known and will be communicated to the respective partner in advance.
9. By entering the building, you agree to waive all liability claims. This also applies to hanging points used, tethered sports or any objects available or brought along!
10. The exclusion of liability applies to claims on any legal grounds whatsoever.
11. The organizer, location or building owner or other participants are not liable for health risks and dangers of the participants.
12. The instructions of the organizers must be followed.
13. The organizers reserve the right to prohibit a restraint/suspension if there is imminent danger or, if necessary, to intervene or terminate it if major knowledge/safety gaps are apparent and risks are foreseeable.
14. If you have the impression that someone is not tying up safely, feel free to speak to the orgasms about it.
15. Neckropes, i.e. rope tied around the neck, are prohibited (as a closed rope). Playing with the open rope is tolerated.
16. If an injury does occur, please contact the Orgas.