Community Guidelines

General Principles

• Respect for All: Every participant, regardless of their role, is entitled to a respectful and harassment-free experience. Discrimination, harassment, and bullying are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, actions based on race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, age, or religion.

• Safety First: Physical and emotional safety are paramount. All participants are expected to follow safety guidelines and rules, including those related to combat and interactions. Consent is crucial in all interactions—physical, verbal, and role-play and providing transparency for expectations of the scope of an event by the branches is vital for building an educated decision for consent.

• Inclusivity: We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and included. Efforts should be made to accommodate participants with disabilities and to foster an atmosphere where all participants feel valued and empowered to contribute.

• Integrity and Fair Play: Participants are expected to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity. Cheating, exploiting, and manipulating game rules or systems for personal advantage undermine the community and experience for others.

• Accountability: Participants are responsible for their actions and their consequences. We encourage an environment where individuals feel comfortable addressing concerns and conflicts constructively and where appropriate apologies and amends are made.

• Community Care: We are a community built on mutual respect and care. Participants are encouraged to look out for one another, offer help when needed, and foster a supportive environment. Not every person within the community will like one another. Not every person within the community will agree with each other or share the same life perspectives. However, community members are encouraged to respect each other.

Behavioral Expectations

• Conduct: Maintain a high standard of conduct in all interactions within the network.

• Behave in a manner that is considerate of others and contributes positively to the overall experience.

• Conflict Resolution: Seek peaceful and constructive solutions to conflicts. Respectful dialogue and mediation are encouraged. Violence, threats, and intimidation are unacceptable.

• Reporting: Participants are encouraged to report incidents of misconduct, harassment, or safety concerns through designated reporting channels. Reports will be treated with confidentiality and sensitivity.

• Compliance with Laws: All participants must adhere to federal, state, and local laws at all times. In many jurisdictions, there are mandatory reporting laws for specific types of crimes, such as child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Event hosts may be legally required to report such incidents to law enforcement or child protective services.