Community Rules and Meetup Participation Guidelines
Meetup Rules & Participation Agreement
Welcome to Shibari Mid North Coast.
Our meetups are adult community gatherings for people aged 18 and over, created for people to connect, learn, practise rope and share knowledge in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
By attending our events, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and understand that our gatherings involve discussions, demonstrations and practice of Shibari, including rope, physical connection and consent-based interactions. You also agree to follow our community guidelines and contribute to creating a respectful and supportive space for everyone.
Materials to get familiar with before your first meetup
- Safety
- Consent
- Rope bottom guide
This is a Non-Sexual Community Space
Our meetups are focused on Shibari as a rope art, practice and form of connection. They are not sexual events and no sexual activity is permitted at our gatherings.
Shibari can involve trust, vulnerability, physical contact and emotional responses. Everyone experiences rope differently, and we ask all members to respect their own boundaries and the boundaries of others.
Consent & Respect
Consent is essential in every interaction.
Always ask before touching another person, their rope, equipment or belongings.
Respect a "no", hesitation or change of mind immediately.
Do not assume consent based on someone's previous interactions or participation.
Respect people's names, identities, experience levels and personal boundaries.
You are always welcome to watch, socialise or participate. Participation is never expected.
Safety & Personal Responsibility
Shibari and rope activities involve inherent risks, including physical discomfort, rope marks, restricted movement, nerve compression, circulation issues, falls, emotional responses or injury.
By participating, you acknowledge that:
- You are responsible for your own safety, communication and decisions.
- You should only participate in activities you feel comfortable with.
- You can pause or stop any activity at any time.
- You should communicate any relevant physical or personal considerations that may affect your safety.
- Organisers and volunteers are here to support a safe environment but cannot monitor every interaction or make decisions on behalf of participants.
Rope Practice
Practise within your own experience level.
Ask for guidance when unsure.
Advanced techniques, including suspension, should only be performed by experienced and appropriately skilled riggers.
Be mindful of others' space and avoid interrupting people during rope practice.
Do not interrupt a rope interaction unless there is a genuine safety concern.
Privacy & Photography
Our community values trust and discretion.
No photography or recording without clear permission from everyone visible in the image or video.
Do not share photos, videos or personal information about other members without their consent.
If someone asks not to be photographed, respect their request.
When in doubt, ask first.
Community Behaviour
We expect everyone to contribute to a respectful environment.
The following are not accepted:
- Disrespectful, discriminatory or harmful behaviour.
- Unwanted touching or interactions.
- Ignoring someone's boundaries or consent.
- Aggressive, threatening or inappropriate behaviour.
If concerns arise, please speak with an organiser.
Agreement
By attending Shibari Mid North Coast meetups, I confirm that:
- I am 18 years of age or older.
- I have read and agree to follow the Shibari Mid North Coast Community Rules and Meetup Participation Guidelines.
- I familiarised myself with the provided material on Safety and consent
- I understand that Shibari involves physical and emotional elements and that participation is voluntary.
- I understand that our meetups are non-sexual community events focused on rope practice, learning and connection.
- I agree to respect consent, personal boundaries and the safety of other participants.
- I agree to waiver any legal action against the facilitators, this event and premises and are agreeing to take full responsibility for your experience and well being.