Our rules

1) General Rules

ShibariTurkey, its participants sexual identity and preferences, Their religion, political views, races, their bodies, beliefs It is not interested in these things and expects its participants to comply with them.

Participants who wish to take or record images during our activities, events, or workshops may only do so with the consent of the individuals involved. Sharing these images on social media or other platforms should be done with the consent of the individuals involved, and they should be informed beforehand.

ShibariTurkey reviews each application to participate in its events individually to create a safe environment. It may choose to refuse entry to anyone who violates the rules, request missing information, and review social media profiles.

2) Workshop, Training, Practice Ethics and Rules

ShibariTurkey does not include anything other than rope or anything unrelated to rope., Nudity, bodily autonomy, and consent are our most fundamental principles and tenets. Age limits stipulated by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye apply to our events and workshops.

ShibariTurkey aims to inform and equip its participants about traditional and erotic bondage arts and their social, cultural, and even economic implications. , Shibari ShibariTurkey considers it its duty to share its history with anyone who wishes to learn about it. In light of all this, ShibariTurkey does not permit any sexual activity or play parties under its roof.

ShibariTurkey education And in their workshops any of the participants' prior or during participation They should not take stimulant substances, Our requirements include abstaining from alcohol and being in good physical and psychological condition.

Respect bodily autonomy.

During our events and workshops, you can choose your partner by asking individuals and obtaining their consent, prior to the work with ShibariTurkey. Team Manager‘You can ask for help from them to negotiate. Team Manager They will inform you about work rules, tools, equipment, and safety precautions that you can follow with your colleague, and will create a comfortable working environment.

Give Space

During our workshops and trainings, when people are tying or connecting (whether solo or with others), give them plenty of space for their 'scene'. If you want to watch, stand at a reasonable distance and don't be intrusive. In particular, don't interrupt a scene to ask questions, touch people or their equipment (including ropes).

Stay True to Consent

Obtaining consent is the responsibility of the person initiating or who will initiate the scene (the ball), and it can be renegotiated or revoked at any time. This means listening to each other, respecting each other, and being mindful of all our interactions. Obtaining and implementing explicit consent is a crucial step in creating the culture we want to live in. In this context, we invite all participants to..., Shibari We support them in exploring their culture in a safe, exciting, and consensus-based way.

Non-Alcoholic Bride

Consuming alcohol or any other intoxicating substances is prohibited during all our training sessions, practicals, and workshops. This could increase the risk of injury and disturb other participants.

Show respect.

Do not interrupt or interrupt a participant's question, statement, or ongoing remarks. You will certainly find an opportunity to ask your own question or express yourself. Keep this in mind, as it is essential for clear and concise communication.

If you are uncomfortable with a participant's behavior, please warn them using respectful and ethical language and non-violent communication. If they do not take your warning seriously, report it to our security officer.

Attempting to obtain consent from anyone through manipulation, lies, or falsehoods is not tolerated at any of our events. In such cases, the participant will be removed from the event area.

3) Rules for Parties, Shows, and Performances

During our events, interfering with the performance artists' space during shows and performances is risky and dangerous. Taking visual recordings (photos and videos) is prohibited at ShibariTurkey events unless otherwise stated. Anyone who violates this rule will be removed from the event by staff.

Violation of another person's bodily autonomy, violation of personal space, and any behavior performed without their consent are grounds for removal. Anything other than yes means no!

During ShibariTurkey performances, please be respectful of the performing artists. Engaging in any activity that might distract or demotivate the performers during their performance, such as making noise, being disruptive, or talking on the phone, is both inappropriate and disrespectful to the artist.

During our parties and events, in accordance with the ethical guidelines of the venues, ShibariTurkey does not permit any play or sexual activity.

4) Security

• It is forbidden for audience members to take photographs or videos of our performance artists or any event participant/audience member without their consent. If such behavior is detected, those violating the rule will be removed from the event area.
• At our events, there is no one responsible for security other than the ShibariTurkey security team.
• All ShibariTurkey team members wear name badges, and those wearing them are available to assist participants with any questions.
• Before each performance, audience members are informed whether or not they will be allowed to visually record the performance.
• Individuals who purchase multiple tickets for our events through our website are responsible for the accompanying persons and reference persons. In the event of any problems involving these individuals, the person who purchased the ticket and the accompanying persons will be held liable.
• If the person who purchased the ticket is unable to attend the event, one of the people who will be attending must provide and update the ticket holder's information.

5) Under what circumstances will your participation be denied?

Our participation may be denied in certain circumstances. These circumstances, which we deem necessary for the safety of our other participants, are listed below;

1. The fact that you haven't made any posts on your social media accounts that would give an opinion about you,
2. Sharing inappropriate content (phobic, sexist, racist, violent, belittling or attacking the beliefs of others, purely sexual in nature, and targeting a group or audience) on your social media accounts,
3. Your social media accounts are still very new and don't have any posts that would allow people to recognize and evaluate you,
4. The fact that you provided an anonymous social media account,
5. Claiming that you don't have a social media account when you do, and then using and continuing to use a reference from someone in the community. Every individual in our community has their own private and confidential space, and we respect that, but refusing to share social media information would be disregarding the safety of other community members.)
6. You have violated the rules described above at the events you have attended.

In situations where our event organizer needs to contact you to verify your identity, it will be important that you provide accurate contact information. Therefore, you must provide clear and complete information so that we can reach you.

Previous Update Date: 08.12.2021

Last Update Date: August 8, 2023

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