Event Registration Rules, Membership Status and Release for 3-day full event ticket
I hereby affirm that I am 21 years of age or older and that I agree to hold harmless and indemnify StL3, Inc., Spanksgiving, Beat Me in St. Louis, St. Louis Bash, St. Louis Leather & Lace, the event hotel, the hotel’s restaurant, and any and all of their employees, officers, directors, agents and, or assigns from any and all liability, direct, indirect, subrogated or not, vicarious, or otherwise, which may accrue as a result of any accident, injury, cause of action, or damage to my person or property, or any other damage of any kind as a consequence of my attendance at this event.
I understand that “professional scene” people may not attend this event as a paid escort of an attendee, nor under any agreement to provide any BDSM services or activities for compensation, nor shall they distribute any promotional or advertising materials, nor solicit concerning any such services. I understand that prostitution, solicitation, or negotiation for any sexual or BDSM activities for any consideration, or any agreement to exchange sexual activities or BDSM play for cash or for anything of value is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for removal from all activities without refund or other consideration.
I understand that my registration is NOT transferable to any other person under any circumstances.
I understand if I cancel for any reason prior to February 11, 2020, 11:59 PM, the refund amount will be 50% of the amount paid, less any administrative fees.
I understand that there are absolutely NO REFUNDS, for any reason, after 12:00AM, February 12, 2020.
Cancellations must be made in writing to STL3Events@gmail.com. STL3 is not responsible for lost or misdelivery of written cancellations.
I affirm that I am registering under my legal name; I understand that I will be required to provide photo ID and that my registration may be canceled without refund or other consideration if I have not registered under my legal name or if I have attempted to purchase any else’s registration. I understand that the event organizers reserve the right to refuse or to refund any registration or membership application for this event, and if that occurs my payment will be refunded in full.
I hereby certify that I am not an employee of any law enforcement agency, or that if I am, I am attending this event solely for my personal enjoyment and not as part of any investigation nor in any other official capacity.
I certify that I am not a member of the media, or that if I am, I am attending this event solely for my personal enjoyment and not as part of any investigation or gathering of information and that I will not use any such information in any manner without the express written permission of StL3, Inc .
I agree that everything that I observe here will be kept in strict confidence and I recognize this as a contractual obligation and that I will do nothing to jeopardize the privacy and identities of any other attendees, Members, or of the event hotel without the express written permission of StL3, Inc.
I agree that if I create any descriptions or accounts of any activities at this event in any way, I do hereby transfer any copyrights of any such materials to StL3, Inc. at this time by my signature below.
I certify that I am attending this event for my personal enjoyment and that I understand that in so doing I will be exposed to BDSM, D&S, S&M activities that some people might find offensive, but I hereby certify that I do not find such activities offensive and that I consent to being exposed to such activities at this event.
I understand that NO FIREARMS of any type are permitted in the event premises and that anyone found to posses any type of firearm shall be immediately ejected from the event.
I understand and agree to keep the name of the hotel and the location of this event strictly confidential. I will not disclose the name of the hotel, or the location of this event to anyone who is not also a paid ticket holder.
I further agree to abide by all Event Rules and Dungeon Rules which I will receive upon arrival at this event.
Do Not attempt to call or make reservations at the Event Hotel on your own. Reservations at the Event Hotel are handled exclusively by STL3, on a first come, first served basis. Room reservations will be allocated in the order of ticket purchase confirmations. Room reservations are limited to 1 room per primary ticket purchaser. STL3 will contact each primary ticket holder, usually by early March, in order to arrange your room accommodations (if available). Contact will be made using the email address you entered to purchase your ticket. Once all rooms at the Event Hotel are reserved, the remaining ticket holders will be notified to call and make room reservations at one of the other nearby hotels.
EVENT & PLAYSPACE RULES
1. No cameras, mobile phones, video or audio recording devices, laptop or tablet computers, or any other personal electronic devices are permitted in any of the common areas of this event.
2. All attendees must have a visible Event Badge at all times, in all common areas. Badges may be removed during Playspace play but must remain immediately available.
3. Each attendee, once admitted to the event, assumes personal responsibility for their consent and participation in any event- and/or Playspace-related activities.
4. Do not touch another person’s belongings, property or body without express permission to do so.
5. Firearms (including non-functioning replicas) are strictly prohibited.
6. The use of all toys/tools is restricted to Playspace and/or seminar spaces.
7. Please use common sense and courtesy in all common areas of the hotel. There will be NO PLAY outside of the Playspaces.
8. A towel or other barrier must be laid on any chair or other seating surface before sitting with exposed buttocks, genitals or the presence of blood and/or other bodily fluids. Genitals and breasts must be covered in all food service areas.
9. Prostitution, solicitation or negotiating for sexual or BDSM services for compensation are ILLEGAL and shall not be tolerated.
10. STL3, Inc., its Board of Directors, the Event’s committee members, its DMs, hotel management, and any officers, directors, employees, staff, agents, successors or assigns of any of the foregoing shall not be held liable to any attendee for injury or damage to person or property incurred as a result of attendance of this event.
11. By registering for this event and entering into any of the event areas, you acknowledge that you have read these rules, understand them, and will abide by them and that you assume all risks incident to your attendance at this event.
The Playspace Monitors are present to ensure compliance with the Event/Dungeon Rules. Playspace Monitors are identified by a yellow sash with “DM” on it. DMs reserve the right to modify or end a scene and escort non-compliant attendees from the Playspace. DMs are also present for any questions or concerns by attendees during Playspace hours.
12. DMs have the final decision. DMs have the authority to stop any scene that violates the Event/Playspace Rules, or is unsafe or abusive.
12. The official designated event safe word is “SAFEWORD”.
13. If a scene involves gagging, covering the bottom’s mouth, or otherwise restricting the ability to speak, you must use a Drop Object. If you do not have a Drop Object of your own, please see a DM for assistance before playing.
1. Attendees are required to bring and use their own supplies as needed to prevent the transmission of or exposure to bodily fluids, including (but not limited to): tarps, drop-cloths, waterproof pads; appropriate containers for used needles or sharps; condoms, gloves or other barriers. Attendees are responsible for disposing of these items in a safe and sanitary manner.
2. A waterproof or impermeable barrier must be used to protect equipment and furniture from sexual activity and fluids.
14. Do not interrupt a scene. If you have questions for the participants, save them until the scene is finished and aftercare is complete.
15. Keep conversation quiet in the Playspaces, or move them to social areas outside the Playspaces.
16. Water is the only beverage allowed in the Playspaces. Glass drinkware is prohibited in the Playspaces.
17. If your scene or play involves heavy, rough or unusual play, please inform the DM in your scene area before you begin.
18. If you are uncomfortable with someone else’s scene, you should simply step away. If you feel that a scene is unsafe, please inform the nearest DM.
19. For participants’ safety, suspensions are permitted only at designated stations. If you are unsure of a structure’s suitability for suspension, please see a DM for more information.
20. Whips in the Playspace areas are limited to a maximum total length of 5 feet from end to end, including handles, crackers, etc.
21. Fire play is limited to a designated area protected by flame-resistant floor coverings.
22. All corded electrical devices must be plugged into a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI), and not directly into wall sockets.
23. Scenes involving wax play must be limited to designated areas with a protective tarp on the floor.
24. All medical play, needle and cutting scenes are limited to our designated Medical Playspace and only during times when a Medical DM is on duty.
25. Shoes or sandals are required within the Medical Play area. It is strongly suggested that shoes or sandals be worn in all Playspace areas.
26. For any needle play which leaves the sharp point of the needle out of the skin, a cork or similar covering must be placed on the needle tip if the person is to leave the needles in for any length of time (e.g., walking around the event to show off their artwork).
27. Breath play and carotid artery manipulation/compression are both prohibited.
28. Watersports, scat play and vomit play are all prohibited.
29. Restraint of any material may not be fixed or attached going from around someone’s neck to any outside connection point (such as part of a structure or play equipment/station), nor may any restraint connect from a collar around the neck to any outside point.
30. Attendees must clean play stations before AND after scenes, with the cleaning supplies located throughout the Playspaces; this includes properly and safely disposing of any used barriers, gloves, pads, towels or other one-time use items.