OhioSMART Dungeon Rules and Etiquette

 

We would like everyone to have a safe and comfortable experience.  For the safety and protection of everyone we have developed a few rules to govern our conduct.  These rules aren’t meant to be oppressive.  We just want to ensure that we all come into the play party with similar understandings and expectations.

 

These rules are not meant to be a judgment of any specific practice.  While there are some activities that are perfectly acceptable at home, they will not be allowed at the party because of liability and/or safety concerns.  If you are a beginner, don’t be afraid.  This just means we are allowing for all contingencies.

 

Do not be afraid to ask people to play.  Negotiate your scene. 

 

Dungeon Monitors

The Dungeon Monitors will be clearly identifiable.

 

The goal of the DMs is to make our party a great event, not to pass judgment.  They are not trying to shut down scenes, but to enhance them. However, the DMs reserve the right to stop any scene that they feel is unsafe, nonconsensual, or inappropriate for this venue.

 

Do not hesitate to discuss any questions or concerns that you have with them.  Feel free to make comments, ask question, or ask for instruction from them on any equipment or scenes.

 

To avoid any misunderstanding about safety, notify DMs if your scene could be considered “intense” or “unusual”.

 

Confidentiality

What goes on at the party is PRIVATE.  In an effort to maintain a safe, sane, and consensual environment for everyone, we strongly urge that you use discretion if you discuss it with others – particularly with those who are not in attendance

 

To maintain the confidentiality of attendees, do NOT disclose the identities of others in attendance without their permission.  Many people prefer that their private lives remain private.

 

No Cameras or recording equipment are allowed anywhere at SMARTFEST or any Ohio SMART event, including camera phones. Do not use your cell phone in the dungeon. If you must have a cell phone with you, please put it on vibrate or silent mode.

 

Safety

Remember safe, sane and consensual always!

 

First aid materials are available from the Dungeon Monitors.  We will also typically have a scene aware LPN available onsite. If you have special needs, please let the DMs know ahead of time.

 

If anyone appears inebriated, impaired in any way, and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will not be allowed in the dungeon area.  The final word on this comes from the Dungeon Monitors.

 

Activities

The following activities will NOT be permitted (if you are unsure about what any of these activities are, ask a DM):

 

l       Penetration – no penetration, No fingers, No toes, No toys,  No kidding!!!

l       Blood sports, cutting, scarification

l       Fire Play or Wax Play

l   Golden Showers, Scat, or Enema play

l       Any body fluids that are expelled must be controlled

l       No Food in the Dungeon Area at any time.

 

When you are finished with your scene, clean and wipe down the equipment with sanitizing solution and paper towels.  Be sure to dispose of the paper towels properly.  No one should have to clean up after you.

 

Toys and Equipments

Do not use another guest’s toys without permission.  When you are finished playing return/remove the toys you have used.  If a piece of equipment is damaged or gets damaged, notify a DM on duty immediately.

 

Etiquette

The universal safeword will be RED. If this used by anyone in the scene, all participants in the scene will IMMEDIATELY stop and the DM will govern any discussions.  When a scene is in progress, please keep conversation to a minimum.  Do not disrupt the players’ concentration or focus by getting too close or talking loudly.  Talkers should congregate well away from the play area designated “social” space.

 

Do not intervene in scenes.  If you are concerned about something you see because it looks unsafe, seems extreme, risky, or even impossible to be consensual, leave the scene area quietly and find a DM to check on the scene.

 

If you are planning a loud or extreme scene, please inform a DM BEFORE you begin your scene.

 

If you are watching a scene, please stay out of the way.  We don’t want anyone to get hit that doesn’t want to get hit.  Allow at least an 8-foot perimeter around those involved in the scene.

 

Do not touch or get too close to the sub/bottom during or after a scene without explicit permission.  Subs/bottoms are dependent on their Dom/mes/Tops.  The sub’s/bottom’s physical and emotional well-being are the Dom/mes/Top’s responsibility during and after scenes.

 

After scenes, give the participants some quiet space so that the appropriate After Care may be provided.

 

Please limit your time on any one piece of dungeon equipment so everyone can have a good time and use a variety of items.