This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for Participant behavior both at the event and in the year round community that exists beyond the event. This code of Conduct shall apply to all individuals who volunteer year-round, those who attend these events, as well as those who participate in posting publicly on social media, discussion groups, and any other forum in which Love Burn or its participants may have a common interest.
The Love Burn Events expect participants to create and maintain a space that is welcoming for all participants. We do not discriminate on gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, or religion.
We are guided by the Burning Man 10 Principles. When in conflict with other participants, we use FLAME: Find out, Listen, Analyze, Mediate, Explain.
Participation in this community and event is open to all ticketed participants; however, continued attendance may be revoked if a participant fails to respect other attendees or behaves in a way that endangers themselves, the event, or the broader community.
Conduct Report Form: Click to report an incident.
ACCESS PDFs of 11th Principle: Consent’s Incident Response Materials and Bystander Intervention resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n1m1TONJLKaNTtRYpBFRf00IfdGPT4KK?usp=sharing
11th Principle: Consent’s Incident Response Materials and Bystander Intervention resources: https://www.11thprincipleconsent.org/resources/incident-response-toolkit/
BASIC CODE OF CONDUCT (COC) AT EVENT:
- Participants are responsible for their own behavior at all times.
- Participants are strongly encouraged to report any incident involving abusive, intimidating, threatening or unsafe behavior manner to a Ranger or Event Producer, at the Ranger Headquarters, COC tent, or by emailing the event organizers at volunteers@theloveburn.com.
- Physical hazards, including, but not limited to, unsafe art installations or fires, should be promptly reported to Rangers or anyone with an event radio.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian at the event venue.
- Participants must comply with the principle of Consent. Consent regarding another person’s body or property is reached when someone clearly agrees, gives permission, or says “Yes” to an activity or physical contact with another. Participants must respect and stop an activity or physical contact with another if that person says “No.”
CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF A PARTICIPANT FROM EVENT:
- Consent violations of an aggressive or sexual nature. This includes any kind of physical contact with the body of another without the consent of the other.
- Stalking or harassment. This includes continuing to follow or engage with someone after they have asked for the other person to stop doing so.
- Endangering others. This includes anything that will put others in physical danger. Do not bring items to an event that could endanger others, this includes, but is not limited to, firearms, explosives, fireworks and unsafe fire art. Endangering others also includes non-consensual intoxication (aka dosing, drugging and failing to disclose the contents or ingredients of food or drink).
- Participants must have a Valid Ticket registered in their name, present legal identification, and turn in a completed and signed Waiver in order to get an Official Numbered Wristband. This Wristband must be worn at all times and locations for the participant’s entire attendance during the event. Failure to abide by these requirements shall be considered Trespassing and subject to applicable laws.
- Failing to comply with the requests of the Event Production Team and/or private security staff is cause for removal.
- Aiding a person in gaining entry by any means other than purchasing a ticket, presenting legal ID and signing the Waiver, shall constitute both Trespassing and Theft and is cause for immediate removal of both parties from the event.
- If someone is evicted from the event and removal of their personal property is not possible at that time or that person is unsafe to remain in the event, the evicted person’s property will be made available to them after the event is over and/or other participants have left the property.
- Destruction, use or taking the property of another without clear permission from the owner of that property.
- Serving alcohol to someone under the age of 21.
- Possession of alcohol by someone under the age of 21.
- Minors (under the age of 18) that are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Failure to provide proper adult supervision or allowing a minor for whom you are responsible to violate any of the stated rules and regulations.
REMOVAL AT THE DISCRETION OF EVENT PRODUCTION:
- Failure to respect others boundaries that are not of a physically aggressive or sexual nature.
- Photographing or videoing another participant without their consent. This also includes the public releases of photography/videography taken without the consent of the individual.
- Unsafe biking or driving, this includes, but is not limited to, art cars, bikes, golf carts and failure to comply with DMV regulations.
- Damaging the structures, facilities and land, including flora and fauna: digging, felling trees or limbs, movement of or damage to park infrastructure, diverting ocean water, interference with beach life, etc.
- Failure to comply with Love Burn policies, that include, but are not limited to, Sound, Laser, Fire, and Service Animal policies whether stated or hereinafter created.
- Vending or commerce of any kind.
- Behavioral violations involving the Effigy, Temple, or other Burn Perimeter violations.
A NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS FOR LOVE BURN 2020:
Love Burn is concerned and committed to the safety of the participants, volunteers and staff. The national Burning Man community, of which we are a part, is taking steps to move towards a safer interactive and socializing culture. By presenting standards based on the input of our participants and promoting a culture of affirmative consent; we hope to participate in a growing standard of communication, exchange of ideas and education to foster a safe and comfortable environment for all participants. With this in mind, we propose that the Ten Principles add two Principles: Radical Accountability and Consent.
Principle Zero: Radical Accountability
Accountability means each and every participant is totally and completely accountable for their own actions. This means that as a community we each individually strive to be self-moderating to the same high standard of behavior of respect and support for one another without personal bias. In support of this goal we are, collectively and individually, committed to transparently providing the necessary resources to achieve that goal.
11th Principle: Consent!
Our community values the transformative experience of consensual touch, play, and interaction by hearing and honoring the informed consent (or denial thereof) of those we interact with. We believe that consent plays a vital part in our connectivity and community. Our vision is that all parties feel empowered to participate as they feel comfortable, by “opting in” from a place of enthusiasm and autonomy.
Enthusiastic Consent applies to more than just sexual encounters.
- Touch: Just because you hugged someone yesterday doesn’t mean you can surprise them with a hug today. “Surprise contact” isn’t always wanted, even if it’s affectionate.
- Kink: Consent for one thing isn’t consent for another. If I said you can spank me, that doesn’t give you permission to grope me.
- Sex: Consent can be revoked once it’s been given.
- Gifts: Disclose what is in your gifts, even if it’s just essential oils. Some people have sensitivities.
- Foods: Disclose the ingredients, one person’s innocuous ingredient can be someone else’s allergy.
- Photography: Ask before taking pictures. Remember consent to take a picture is NOT consent to post it on your blog.
Consent can be communicated in many ways. Love Burn is not in a position to ultimately define consent in all circumstances. If you choose to participate in Love Burn, you should accept and agree to follow the standards laid out in the Code of Conduct and Consent Agreement.
Just remember, consent is FRIES!
FREELY GIVEN
REVERSIBLE
INFORMED
ENTHUSIASTIC
SPECIFIC
At an event like Love Burn much of the time the people around you will be new to you. There is a constant blend of new friends and ideas from all over the world. Communication to the point of over-communication is key to avoiding conflict and trouble. All participants should seek to continually give and receive consent. This consent is for any and all activities and ought to be clear. Hoping others understand you is not enough, be clear about what you are and are not consenting to. Failing to respect another participant’s boundaries may subject you to removal from the event. If for any reason you cannot ask first, do not pursue that activity. This includes taking photos or videos from afar, dancing with new friends in loud spaces, giving food or drinks, hugging, etc. Consent is a mind-set of respecting others that virtually applies to anything at all times while at Love Burn and in most, if not all, areas of life.
If at any point you need support for yourself or another participant, seek help from other participants, rangers or other staff. The Love Burn event strives to provide 24 hour resources to the participants during the event. Should you at any point feel unsafe, witness unsafe or troubling behavior, or need support in resolving/reporting a conflict or consent violation, please find The Ranger Station, the COC Station at Gate, or the Producers with a radio for immediate emergency assistance.
11th Principle: Consent’s Incident Response Materials and Bystander Intervention resources: https://www.11thprincipleconsent.org/resources/incident-response-toolkit/
