Please add your initials under each section of this waiver to confirm your agreement to the terms therein.
"Voluntary Participation"
"I am at least 18 years of age and am freely and voluntarily choosing to attend and participate in this event and to view and/or participate in activities that I know are adult-oriented and sexually explicit and that involve acts of domination, submission, bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism, and other explicit and extreme sexual fetishes and activities, including, but not limited to, spanking, paddling, whipping, waxing, piercing, fire play, knife or edge or blood play, bondage, suspension, fisting and other oral, vaginal and anal penetration. I understand that these activities involve certain risks, including, but not limited to, the possible negligent or reckless conduct of other participants."
"Assumption of Risk"
"I AM AWARE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONSIDERED EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGERS INVOLVED, AND I ACCEPT AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL RISKS OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. I VERIFY THIS STATEMENT BY PLACING MY INITIALS HERE:"
"Release"
"As consideration for being permitted to enter the event, to view and participate in these activities, and to use the facilities and equipment being provided, I agree that neither I nor anyone through me or on my behalf will make any claim against or sue The Basement, or anyone affiliated with The Basement, for any injury or damage suffered by me at any time during my presence at the event or as a result of my participation in any activities at the event. I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge them, their heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, actions, or rights of action of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, arising from, or by reason of, my attendance at, or participation in, the event or activities."
"Indemnity and Hold Harmless"
"I agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Basement and all those individuals and entities described in paragraph 3 above from any loss, liability, injury, damage, or cost that they may occur or that they may incur due to my presence or my actions at the event, whether caused by my negligence or otherwise."
"I declare that I am not now nor will I enter The Basement in any official capacity as an employee of or agent for any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency for the purpose of obtaining evidence in any pending or future civil or criminal case of action, nor am I an official employee, freelance agent or agent of any news or media outlet and that all I participate in or witness shall remain confidential."
"Knowing and Voluntary Execution"
"I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE BASEMENT AND THAT I AM GIVING UP MANY LEGAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES BY SIGNING IT."
"All play shall be Consensual."
"No illegal substances of any kind are allowed on the premises."
"The on-duty Dungeon Master shall have the final say over anyone's entrance and length of stay at the premises."
"Prostitution, solicitation, and negotiation of compensation for sexual services ARE ILLEGAL and are not tolerated. Violations shall result in immediate removal and banning from future events."
“Normal scene etiquette is required (i.e., Do not interfere with a scene, do not invade scene space, etc). Please keep conversation, laughter and comments to a minimum in the play areas. Do not monopolize the equipment. Do NOT join a scene unless specifically asked to do so!”
“Treat everyone as an equal, and only engage in verbal rope play if you have permission. For example, do not call anyone “mistress” or “slave” or any other role play word unless you’ve asked permission.”
“Negotiate the scope of your scene prior to the activities, including whether there will be any contact with the breasts or genital area. The Bottom must give verbal consent before each scene begins.”
“Anyone can withdraw consent, make a nonverbal safe sign, or use the universal safe word “Meatloaf” at any time. Once consent is withdrawn, the activity must stop immediately to assess the situation. Partners must share their safewords, if not using the universal safeword for this premises, and/ or safe signs before play starts for each scene. Anyone that witnesses a violation of the safeword policy, or has any concerns about anothers safety or ability to consent shall notify the on duty Dungeon Master immediately.”
“Please clean up after your scene. Leave all equipment free of sweat, blood, other bodily fluids, wax, toys, etc. Bodily fluids may include perspiration, blood, vaginal secretions, semen, urine, and other substances. Safer sex precautions are strongly encouraged, and all bodily fluids must be cleaned up upon completion of the scene. When in doubt, please ask the host or the DM on duty.”
“Cameras and other types of recording devices are NOT allowed without the expressed written permission(SMS or email is acceptable as well) of the host as well as the parties in the photo/ video. Any posting or sharing of images or videos requires the same permission as well.”
“There is no smoking in the building. Smoking areas have been set aside for the smokers.”
“No touching people or personal property without permission.”
“If you wish to drink alcohol, it's BYOB, but be sure to take it with you when you leave.”
“Only the dungeon master, or a designee of such, will open or unlock the front door. This is for the protection of the dungeon master and all the guests.”
“Honest, open, respectful negotiation is welcome. Nonconsensual play is not. You are expected to know that the other people there might ask you to play. There is a wide variety of play that is possible. In other words, please read and be familiar with our rules. The person who asks is expected to be polite, and to respect the collar of anyone who is collared, or to respect the relationships of other couples or leather families. If you want to play with the person who asks, you are welcome to say, "Yes." If you do not want to play with the other person, you are expected to say, "No." If you do not want to play with the other person, but say, "Yes," or do not use the safe word (if that is what is necessary to prevent unwanted play), then you have violated their trust. We have no mind readers. If you ask someone to play, and they say, "No," you are expected to respect their wishes, and to let the matter drop.”
“The DM will have unrestricted access to all areas of play space.”
“Any acts of unwanted violence and/ or aggression will be ground for removal from the premises with no refund.”
"Disclaimer"
"Neither the management, owners, or operators of the event space, nor any agents, successors or assigns of the foregoing shall be held liable to any attendee, or any agents, successors or assigns of that attendee, for injury to person or property incurred as a result of attendance at this event. Participants, by their attendance, assume all risks of such attendance."
