Code Of Conduct
CODE Night is an intentional and inclusive space for kinksters, gear heads, and those who like to express their individuality through the wearing of fetish gear in social settings.
CODE Night strives to create and maintain an environment where all people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect. As such, we expect every participant in any CODE Night event - be they attendees, producers, venue staff, entertainers or hired professionals - to behave appropriately and in accordance with this Code of Conduct.
INCLUSION
CODE Night welcomes all bodies, colors, ethnicities, gender identities & expressions, sexual identities & orientations, and all persons either 18 or 21 and over. (Age restrictions are mandated by law.)
We provide an all access area at our events, as well as a dress code enforced area.
Loaner fetish gear is available from the doorman or coat check at no charge.
CONSENT IS REQUIRED
Please be aware of and respect the personal boundaries of others so that everyone can enjoy their time at the event. Affirmative consent is always required for photography or when touching/interacting physically with others.
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kinksters know and use their manners
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consent is sexy
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wearing gear is not consent
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being in a sexually charged space is not consent
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NO means NO
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
CODE Night has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind including, but not limited to:
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stalking
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intimidation
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offensive verbal comments
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physical assault and/or battery
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threats
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harassing or non-consensual photography or recording
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sustained disruption of presentations and other events
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bathroom policing
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inappropriate physical contact
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unwelcome physical attention
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hate symbols
in relation to, but not limited to:
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race
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color
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national origin
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gender
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gender identity
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gender presentation
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sexual orientation
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marital status
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age
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body size
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disability
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appearance
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religion
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citizenship
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pregnancy
CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION
If a person engages in behavior in violation of this Code of Conduct at any time, CODE Night will take prompt action in any form deemed appropriate, including expulsion from the event and prohibition for attending future events, with no refund. Our policy applies to EVERYONE participating in a CODE Night event. ALL participants are subject to this Code of Conduct.
REPORTING
Please note that anyone can report harassment to event staff/security at any time. If someone’s behavior has made you uncomfortable, or if you witness harassment happening to someone else, you should immediately contact event staff/security. If necessary, security or event staff will provide escort, offer a safe place, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment. Only when necessary will event/security staff contact law enforcement.
REINSTATEMENT PROCESS
Any individual who is barred from future CODE Night events can petition for reinstatement via email to CODENightChicago@gmail.com. The email should include the following:
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A full accounting of why the individual was banned,
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The name(s) of any and all parties who were the victim(s) of prohibited activity,
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Contact information for all parties,
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A clear statement of any resolution, restitution, or reparative work that has been done to make amends to the parties involved, and
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A commitment to abide by the CODE Night Code of Conduct moving forward.
Readmittance is subject to the approval of CODE Night producers, following verification of resolution, restitution and/or reparative work to make amends to all other parties involved.
Question? Email us at CODENightChicago@gmail.com