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 furthering freedom of expression in tandem with personal accountability while striving to eliminate abusive behaviors. We are devoted to anti-racism. We expect high standards of conduct and education and will make every effort to ensure that all staff, performers, and attendees act responsibly and with sensitivity.
Volunteers, performers, and attendees are expected to be accountable for their actions' consequences and consider the well-being of themselves, others, and the event. Conduct that undermines this code, or is exploitative of others, will be cause for removal from the event and being banned from future events.
The following actions may be cause for removal from an event and banning:
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, non-consensual physical abuse, ableism, and defamation. Comments or behavior that stereotypes, discriminates against, or harms community members will not be tolerated.
Violations of this Code of Conduct
We take reports very 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 possible and as you feel safe to do so. We recognize that sometimes reports must be made after some time. To make a report after an event, please e-mail twistedwindows@gmail.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, including ejection from the event. Any such cases will also be reported to the entire producer team for further discussion/management.
B: Issues submitted via email will be reviewed by the consent team, and those making reports will be kept up to date about all decisions made. All accounts are taken very seriously and are kept confidential. Statements are considered at the least as data points, helpful in seeking patterns of behavior surrounding an individual.
C: Action taken can range from a warning and educational suggestions to removal from a single event to banning 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 producers may identify, and other mediating factors.
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
Twisted Windows is produced by Shay. If you have concerns regarding Twisted Windows or Shay and do not feel comfortable bringing your concerns to them directly, their accountability contact is SophiaSky (director AT seattleerotic.org).
