Rules may change (with notice) at the discretion of the Host & Chief DM, who can be identified by a red rope sash.

  1. Obey the dungeon monitors ("DMs"). The job of a DM is to facilitate the safe and smooth operation of the event and the play spaces in particular. DMs can be identified by their sashes. If necessary, a DM may intervene in your scene to address a safety concern; if so, this will be done in a manner intended to disrupt your scene as little as possible. If you can correct the safety concern your scene will be allowed to continue. If you are unable or unwilling to correct the concern, the scene will end. If you are unhappy with the way the situation is handled, feel free to discuss your concern with the Chief DM after ending your scene. In all cases, the Chief DM's decision is final.

  2. The house safe words are "yellow", "red", and "safeword"; "Yellow" is an indication that the play is approaching the bottom's limits. "Red" means there is a problem and play needs to cease at least temporarily. Tops will be allowed a reasonable chance to respond to these safe words before a DM intervenes. Use of the word "safeword" means that immediate outside assistance is needed, and the DM will intervene. Either the top or the bottom may call "safeword" if assistance is desired. Gagged bottoms must be provided with an unambiguous safe signal such as an object that can be dropped. Participants may use their own words in addition to the house words.

  3. Proper scene etiquette is required. Please avoid intruding into other people's scenes, and be courteous to those around you. If your scene becomes so noisy that it disturbs others, a DM may ask that you lower the noise level; noisy or vocal bottoms may wish to bring an effective gag for use in this situation and a drop signal to substitute for a safeword. Play stations must be cleaned after use, and supplies are provided for this purpose. Do not monopolize equipment, and please limit scenes to an hour when other people are waiting. During busy periods some types of activities may have to be limited due to space considerations. Do not participate a scene without an explicit invitation/permission from the people playing.

  4. No alcohol or intoxicated persons. Alcohol and other intoxicants are not permitted in the dungeon. Persons who appear intoxicated will be asked to leave.

  5. Penetrative and/or oral sex is permitted in limited areas. Penile penetration of the vagina or anus, and oral contact with the genitals or anus, are permitted upstairs only. There is a minimal risk that if police arrive you could be charged with participating in an indecent act. Do this at your own risk. Attendees are responsible for proper use and disposal of safer sex materials such as condoms, gloves and other bio-contaminated materials.

  6. Breath play and choking are restricted. Compression or constriction of the neck/throat is prohibited. Total blockage of respiration is also prohibited.

  7. Electrical play is permitted only below the waist.Violet wands may be used anywhere on the body except the eyes. Other electrical play devices may be used only below the waist or on one arm, and may not be operated from AC power.

  8. Piercing or cuttings are permitted.Needle play and cuttings are permitted. You are required to use the sharps container provided or one you supply for disposal of all bio-contaminated sharps (needles, scalpels, etc.). Embedded sutures with the needle removed and medical staples may be left in place if there is no bleeding. Whipping, slapping and otherwise causing potential blood-spray over open wounds is not permitted. If you wish to play over these, please cover them with a bandage before continuing.

  9. Medical scenes beyond piercing and cutting are permitted, but advise the Chief DM before you play.

  10. Hazardous or unsafe activities are prohibited. Activities which, in the opinion of the DM, carry an unreasonable risk of injury (to the individuals involved or the attendees in general) are prohibited. This includes bondage that depends on a bottom's cooperation or balance to avoid the risk of acute injury; obviously "unclean" techniques; impact on cuts or open wounds; or punching directly over the heart or kidneys. Certain other activities, for example surgical body mods, are not permitted as the dungeon is not properly equipped for these.

  11. Absolutely NO Photography without speaking to the Chief DM first.

Dana (Black Orchid) Host & Chief DM


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