The following
rules of etiquette are designed to support a safe and respectful space
for all who attend any Desert Dominion events or parties. Anyone knowingly
disregarding any of these rules may be asked to leave the Desert Dominion
group, temporarily or permanently, at the discretion of the Council,
without a refund of any pertinent fees or dues.
Desert
Dominion Event Rules:
• We require
confidentiality and discretion. Some members are open in their everyday lives
about their lifestyle interest, and some members are not. Please respect others’
boundaries, privacy, and identities.
• No
smoking in the meetings. A space for smoking is provided outside and meetings
have a break for those who wish to smoke.
• No non-prescription drugs,
alcohol, or firearms will be allowed at any DD function at any time.
Those disregarding this rule will be asked to leave the event. Repeat
offenders may be asked to leave the group.
• Everyone has opinions, especially
in such a diverse group as DD. Every member is welcome to voice opinions
at any time in a non-threatening way.
• Very intimate subjects are
often discussed, and BDSM activities may take place. Because of the
variety of subjects covered and the intensity of the subject matter,
DD asks that each member be responsible for his or her own well-being.
If a subject or demonstration makes you uncomfortable, please quietly
remove yourself for the duration. Almost everyone has some area or topic
with which they are not comfortable. Attendees at DD events need to
realize that any discomfort they feel is their own and that other individuals
are not wrong for their interests and desires.
• Illegal activities, including
the solicitation or commission of BDSM activities for a fee is not permitted.
Dungeon
Party Rules:
• The Dungeon Master has
the final word in all conflicts. He/She will monitor the play area
floor
only to make sure all activies are done in the safest
manner.
• No scat or water sports
is permitted for sanitary reasons.
• No exchange of body fluids
except when kissing. Penetration and oral sex require a latex barrier.
We supply gloves, condoms, and dental dams for this purpose.
• No play will be allowed
that intentionally causes permanent injury.
• Please do not use heavy
scents in the play area. If candles are to be used, use the non-scented
kind.
• Anyone under the influence
of alcohol or any other mind-altering drug will be asked to leave
and will not be allowed back for the night. Repeated offenses in this
area will be grounds for being asked to leave the group permanently.
• No play, nudity or excessive
noise outside.
• Do not interrupt or interfere
with scenes by watching
too closely.
• ALL activity must be consensual.
Do not touch people or their belongings without their permission.
• After your scene, you are
responsible for cleaning the area in which you played. We supply spray
bottles with bleach water for this purpose. Blood sports, wax play,
and other messy activities require the use of a drop cloth or tarp.
Needles and other disposable sharps used in blood sports must be disposed
of in a sharps container. Other disposable items containing body fluids
must be disposed of in the proper container.
• People sitting bare-bottomed
in the social area should supply a towel to sit on.
• Videotaping and photography
are allowed only with the approval of all persons in view of the camera.
For help containing the photo to those who have given permission,
ask the Dungeon Master on duty or a Council member.
• No firearms are allowed
in the dungeon space at any time. Non-functional "replicas"
are allowed once checked by the head Dungeon Master or a Council Member.
• Members who play in DD
space are encouraged to use safewords. Below is a system many use.
"Red,"
"Yellow," and "Green," which mean:
RED: Stop all activity at once.
YELLOW: Slow down; not as intense.
GREEN: Continue
