General Gathering Rules
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When you attend a tickle gathering, just like any other event, there are rules or guidelines that should be kept in mind. These are there for the safety (physical and otherwise) of all involved. Gatherings are private parties. They are not public functions open to anyone who wants to come. The list of rules below is simply one example of what we, as hosts, work from in developing our own guidelines. This is what I sent to my own possible guests for them to sign and send along with their deposit.
Obviously, different people and locations can mean adding other things to this list...or possibly removing things from the list. But, many of the rules below apply to nearly every gathering that is out there. We're posting it here so that all may see for themselves that we take the safety of those in our community very seriously.
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AGREEMENT:
Please read and indicate your consent to the following agreement. Anyone, regardless of who they are, who violates these rules will immediately be asked to leave the scene (and possibly the entire gathering)...no second chances. The hosts and monitors will be floating to keep an eye on things throughout the gathering. The following Rules and Regulations are strictly enforced for the comfort and safety of all of our guests.
I, ____________________________________, being of legal age to attend an adult oriented gathering, agree to the following rules of conduct and understand that any enforcement of rules will be done fairly and not entitle me to a refund of my gathering fees. I further understand that any resistance to this enforcement may lead to my being suspended or banned from future gatherings.
1) There is a strict no uninvited touch rule with anyone that you do not personally know. We don't want our guests to feel like people are going to be poking at them all day long. If you see someone that you would like to play with, just like in any social situation, strike up a conversation and ask them if they would be interested.
2) If someone does touch you uninvited please remember to be courteous if you don't want them touching you. Remember, this is a gathering of people who like to tickle so don't humiliate or embarrass them by making it seem like they just violated you. Simply inform them that you prefer that they not touch you at that time.
3) Nobody is to be made to feel uneasy for not getting involved in play. (This could mean the entire day or simply a break period taken.) Some people may be more comfortable simply watching and visiting. Be sure to treat them with respect, as you'd like to be shown yourself.
4) If you approach a person wearing a "collar" (or a wedding or engagement ring) it is respectful to ask their partner first.
5) If we choose to have a demo please do not touch the person being demonstrated on unless you are asked by the Hosts.
6) If you feel uncomfortable watching a demo you are free to leave the play area. But, please do not say anything inappropriate. We recognize that everyone has different styles and interests and ask that all be respected.
7) Do not join into any tickling scene unless you ask first. Approval must be given by the ticklee first and then by those ticklers involved.
8) Please use common sense when dealing with anyone you do not wish to play with. If someone continues to annoy you after politely telling them to stop you may go to any of the hosts and they will handle the matter.
9) Safe words are a MUST...even if you don't expect to need one. It should be something chosen by the ticklee and easy to remember and say. Anyone who does not immediately honor a safeword or a warning from others in a scene to cease tickling will be immediately evicted from the gathering. Safety is a big concern....both physical and emotional. We would prefer a momentary delay in the fun to a real problem because the scene wasn't stopped when it should be.
10) Anyone caught stealing (either from the gathering site or from fellow attendees) will be dealt with severely...including legal action.
11) Nudity will not be an option in the common gathering space. Some people simply are not comfortable with this. If you prefer to wear something more revealing, a halter/swim top and shorts for the ladies and shorts for the guys would be a good choice. An area outside the common gathering space open to nudity will be arranged for only if all involved agree and the location allows for it.