This is an assumption of risk and release of liability agreement.
If you have any questions about the rules & policies, you may email us directly using producer@kinkbetweenthelines.com or k.betweenthelines@proton.me.
Think Between the Lines (TBtL) and the Kink Between the Lines (KBtL) Conference are multi-faceted spaces that offer opportunities to expand thinking about marginalization, minoritization, diversity, and inclusion. Through education, participants think through personal and systemic oppressions in ways that shine a light on injustices and the diverse populations existing and participating in LGBTIQ+, kink/BDSM, alternative lifestyles, and their communities. TBtL and the KBtL Conference offer space for all kinky people regardless of personal identities of diversity and regardless of knowledge or status within their individual communities. TBtL and the KBtL Conference are owned and held liable by the eenmanszaak[1] organization, De Fiets- en Hondenstop (DFHS). In consideration of their services, I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless De Fiets- en Hondenstop, Think Between the Lines, and the Kink Between the Lines Conference (hereinafter collectively referred to as “DFHS/TBtL/KBtL” or any combination thereof) including their agents, officers, volunteers, and all other persons acting on their behalf, on behalf of myself, my biological and lawful family, my assigns, personal representatives and estate, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my voluntary participation in any activity with DFHS/TBtL/KBtL.
All classes, events, social time or other activities I witness, engage in or in which I participate at KBtL may include subject matter dealing with kink, BDSM, mature and/or sexual content; and diversity, inclusion, minoritization, and marginalization. I understand and agree that by entering any KBtL space that I may have different understandings or experiences of what is being discussed, offered, conversed about, or otherwise engaged in than other attendees, volunteers, presenters, or staff. I hereby certify that I assume full responsibility for myself and my actions for any emotional damages or injury resulting from my willing participation at DFHS/TBtL/KBtL events.
I further state that all events I either participate in or witness shall remain confidential. I understand that I may share information I have learned over the course of the event. I understand that unless I have been given permission, I may not share identifying features of stories shared with me. I understand that participants are acting as consenting adults in private situations, conforming to the event rules and guidelines.
I understand that KBtL has its own rules and guidelines and that it follows the rules and guidelines of the programs utilized to make KBtL a usable international event. I also understand that as a participant, I must also agree to follow the Terms of Service of the programs KBtL uses; including but not limited to: Discord, Zoom, and Gather. I agree to abide by these rules and guidelines at all times during the event. I understand that I may be required to leave this event for violations of its rules and guidelines, and that I may not be issued a refund.
I understand that each registration is valid for one attendee only. I understand that all registered attendees must be at least 18+ years old and will need to provide proof of this information prior to gaining access to the KBtL conference spaces. Additional tickets must be purchased for all attendees even when they are joining from the same device. Sharing screens, Zoom links, or individual information about the event or individuals involved in it is strictly forbidden. I understand that this policy is in place regardless of my personal preferences, relationships, dynamics, and that if I violate this guideline, I may be removed and banned from the current and/or future events and that no refund will be given. I understand that if I experience financial barriers to attendance, I am welcome to apply for a scholarship or volunteer to receive free or discounted admission.
KBtL recognises the complexity of navigating any environment as a system[2]. This policy is in place to clarify how we handle those complexities for our convention. In this policy, “we” is used to refer to the whole of a system, “alter” refers to individuals within the system, and “plurality” refers to bodies that identify as multiple individuals. Our Discord server uses PluralKit to help alters express themselves in conversation.
We agree that our physical body is at least 18 years of age and that any alters who are mentally under 18 years of age will not attend convention sessions.
We agree that the actions of any alter within our system will be treated as the responsibility of the entire system. Any behaviour that violates policy will be preferentially discussed with the alter responsible, but may need to be handled by whichever alter is available. Multiple violations by different alters will be treated as multiple violations by the whole system.
I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portion shall remain in full force and effect.
I understand that any violation of the above (and below) rules may result in being prohibited from accessing this event and no refund will be given.
By registering for this event, I understand that most sessions will be recorded. I will have the option to have my camera and microphone turned off, and the ability to change my display name if I choose to attend recorded sessions and remain anonymous.
I understand that as a participant of KBtL I will need to pay attention to and respect each participant’s Direct Message (DM) role. I understand that when engaging with attendees through DM (also called private message or “PM”) during and related to KBtL, I must abide by all KBtL rules and policies.
I understand that my personal anonymized information, such as demographics, number of people registered for an event, and any questions I answer about my registration, etc., may be used for general statistical purposes and/or funding prospects. I understand that my information will not be used associated with any of my legal or identifying information (ie: chosen name). I understand that I have the right to determine how this information is used and can do so when I fill out my personal information.
I understand that while TBtL provides these rules and policies, that it is not liable in cases where the rules are broken. I understand that TBtL will do its utmost best to protect the privacy of all its participants in every way possible. I understand if I notice a possible privacy violation that I will report the incident to DFHS/TBtL/KBtL as applicable. I understand that if I share information to DFHS/TBtL/KBtL or its affiliates that is required by law to be shared that my privacy may not be confidential thereinafter.
I agree that I will not use any kind of screen capture or take photos of the event. This applies to session spaces (such as Zoom) as well as community spaces (such as Discord and Gather). I understand that if I am found to be doing / have done so during or after the event that I will be removed from the event without a refund and that I may be prevented from attending future TBtL/KBtL Events.