Code of Conduct
Statement of Principle
We are committed to providing fun, creative, and sexy environments free from harassment, abusive behavior, discrimination, and consent violations. We are dedicated to advancing freedom of expression alongside personal accountability. We are devoted to anti-racism. We expect high standards of conduct and education and make every effort to ensure that all staff, performers, volunteers, and attendees act responsibly and with sensitivity.
The following actions may be cause for removal from our events and/or being disallowed from attending future events:
1: Consent Violations
Examples include but are not limited to failure to honor and use safewords, failure to honor stated limits and boundaries, violations of personal space or boundaries, non-consensual objectification or fetishization, and violations of the photography policy.
2: Abusive Behavior/Harassment
Examples include but are not limited to racism, bullying, coercion, transphobia, unwanted sexual advances, intimidation, physical abuse, ableism, and defamation.
Violations of this Code of Conduct
We take reports seriously. If at an event you are being harassed, have your consent violated, or even just see an attendee, presenter, or staff member making others uncomfortable, please report this to the hosts as soon as possible.
We encourage you to report any code of conduct violations at the event as soon as you feel safe doing so. We recognize that sometimes reports must be made after some time. To make a report after an event, please e-mail consenteamtw at gmail dot com.
Review Process
A: If a violation of this code of conduct is witnessed or disclosed during an event, the hosts and event producers are empowered to resolve the matter according to their judgment in the moment, including ejection from the event. Any such cases will also be reported to the consent team for further discussion/management.
B: Issues submitted via email will be reviewed by the consent team. All accounts are taken seriously and kept confidential. Statements are considered at least as data points, helpful in seeking patterns of behavior surrounding an individual. Please note that we are a small team and meetings may be as infrequent as bimonthly.
C: Action taken can range from a warning and educational suggestions to removal from a single event to a time-out from all events produced/hosted by Twisted Windows. Action taken will vary based on the nature of the report, the wishes of the person making the report, any patterns the team may identify, and other mediating factors. Please note that, for legal and privacy reasons, our consent and reporting process is strictly confidential. That means we do not discuss the details of any review or its outcomes with anyone outside the internal team. Maintaining that confidentiality protects everyone involved, including those who submit reports.
In short:
By attending an event hosted/produced by Twisted Windows, you affirm that you will be honest and respectful in all your interactions and will be accountable for your actions and behavior.
*Modified from the Queer Sphere Code of Conduct, with permission and thanks.
