Overview
Welcome to Our Code Of Conduct. These things can be very tedious and boring to read but this is important for you to do so.
Your registration at our event is dependent on you accepting our Code Of Conduct.
If you have any questions, please reach out to hello @ madfurit.org.uk.
If we ever have to change the contents of this page, we will notify all attendees via all possible communication channels.
Mad Fur It is a furry event with a social feel and a festival vibe. We celebrate the various elements which make up much of our wider anthropomorphic community.
We operate in a similar manner to other conventions but have a slightly different approach.
Furry is all about your own identity and freedom of expression which is very important to us. We value our community and wish to keep it safe and enjoyable for everyone. Remember, costume is not consent.
This page also contains additional policies about specific important points, which you should read before registering. Anything not answered here may be in our FAQ.
We support individuals who may have neurodivergence and will help to the best of our ability if support is requested.
Respect
We expect all Attendees, Performers, Staff, Volunteers and Venue Staff to treat each other with dignity and respect.
You may experience or see new things at our event, and we want to help you broaden your horizons about all the weird and wonderful things our community has to offer.
Trans rights are a cornerstone of our ethos and everyone is welcome, no matter their entity.
We encourage:
- Self expression.
- Collaboration.
- Supporting each other, we’re all in this together.
- Awareness of others’ wishes.
- Consent.
Mad Fur It reserves the right to revoke a registration request without explanation, especially on the grounds of community safety.
If you see something concerning, you can report it to ANY member of staff at any time.
We promise we will take the right steps to provide as safe of a space as we can for you, as discreetly and confidentially as possible.
We promise to do whatever we can to help you if you come to us with a problem, but we CAN’T help you if we don’t know something is wrong.
Mad Fur It will take action against individuals who are creating an unsafe space through the use of hate speech, harassment or engaging in behaviour with others in our chats or events without consent (see below).
We also invoke the right to refuse registration for community safety reasons if we see an individual abusing any of our staff, partners or the event itself in any space, in person or online. We take a ZERO tolerance approach to abuse.
If you feel unsafe or see unsafe behaviours happening, let us know immediately. Don’t wait. Talk to us so we can help.
It is not, however, Mad Fur It’s responsibility to solve your interpersonal problems.
Age Policy
Mad Fur It is strictly an 18+ event.
NO ID = NO ENTRY
A valid and in-date government-issued photo ID must be presented at registration, either on the day or during pre-reg at selected events and must match your registration details. We make no exceptions. If your name has changed since your ID document was issued, we will need to see proof of name change at the event with your ID document.
Dress Code
We want you to be safe. You cannot have fun if you aren’t.
If you have a latex allergy, we would strongly recommend you do not attend our event as we cannot guarantee your safety.
Costumes (see below for what we mean by that!) are encouraged but not mandatory.
What Can and Can’t I Wear?
You can wear what you like with a few exceptions.
Mad Fur It is, first and foremost, a social event with a relaxed dress code.
It is NOT primarily a kink-focused event and, as such, has no dark room.
What’s Allowed?
Regular clothes, fursuits, lycra, pup hoods, nylon, PVC inflatable costumes and other types of similar materials are all accepted however, these costumes MUST be animal in style.
Latex and rubber are permitted but we recommend the use of silicone lubricant instead of powder to prevent the potential spread of allergen.
Collars, cuffs, decorative shibari and harnesses are OK but you must NOT display restraint or use leashes/chains in the event spaces due to safety concerns.
Facepaint/makeup is allowed.
Littles and the babyfur community are welcome. Diapers must be covered. Kid-core or little-coded attire such as Dungarees, Shortalls, Skirts, Shorts and Kigus are welcome. Pacifiers worn around the neck are permitted, but may not be actively used.
Hygiene
You are responsible for your own hygiene, staff may speak with you if hygiene concerns occur.
Changing space is not provided; if you must change please respect our venue’s wishes and plan to take anything disposable home with you. If you notice any hygiene concerns at the event, please report them to our staff.
What’s Not Allowed?
Regular BDSM outfits are not allowed, costumes should be animal in nature/style.
No visible insertable accessories are permitted due to safety concerns.
Exposed genitalia, nipples, buttocks or being bare-chested in the venue is not permitted.
Our exposure rules also extend to displays of non-human genitals, breasts, nipples, buttocks and genitalia. These are not allowed.
Bare feet are not allowed to prevent injury as our space is both inside and outside.
Sorry, we cannot allow full bodypaint.
Any clothing with classified symbols of hate or political messaging is strictly forbidden at our event.
We do not allow clothing showing extremely graphic images, including sexual activity nor do we allow items made of real fur.
Locked costumes are NOT permitted for safety reasons.
Our venue may have specific requirements to this which we will always advise of in advance.
If our staff or medical team has to intervene for your own safety, you must accept that these items may be damaged if necessary.
If you are in doubt about your outfit, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Consent
Remember: A costume does NOT equal consent.
Always ask before touching anyone, taking a photo or video of someone and remember if someone declines, this is the end of the interaction.
Absolutely no public sexual or intimate activity is allowed. We take a zero tolerance approach to this.
Any non-consensual harassment, stalking, intimidation or persistent unwanted action will result in security intervention and removal from the event. This counts online AND in person at the event.
If you are attending and you feel concerned for your safety in any way, please immediately speak to any member of staff.
Reports may be made to any member of staff, medical, the venue staff, security or our event operations team.
Retaliation against anyone making a report is strictly prohibited and will result in security intervention.
General Behaviour
Mad Fur It aims to provide our attendees with a safe, open and fun space for everyone.
Mad Fur It expects attendees to act appropriately and respectfully in all areas of the venue. If the Mad Fur It team believes that an attendee’s behaviour is deemed inappropriate, further action will be taken.
Poor personal hygiene can ruin the event experience for others. If the Mad Fur It team observes this, we reserve the right to ask an attendee to rectify this and have the right to restrict event spaces until corrected.
It is NOT primarily a kink focused event and as such, has no dark room.
ANY form of sexual activity is not allowed at our event due to government licensing restrictions. We would recommend attending other events which cater to this interest.
Instructions from Mad Fur It staff, venue management and all other external partners must be followed promptly for safety reasons.
Any attempts to influence Mad Fur It’s policies through directly contacting our venue or suppliers will result in immediate removal from the event without refund and a permanent ban from all future events.
Staff Actions
We may issue reminders, warnings, behavioural agreements or a total removal and future ban to anyone breaking our rules.
These decisions are final.
Mad Fur It staff will be easily identifiable via a staff lanyard and we can always be found in our operations area.
Photography/Video
We will be taking photos and videos of our event for use on social media and in our marketing, as well as to give you a memento of the occasion. Photos will be published online.
We will not be making video of the event for any purposes other than marketing.
These will never be charged for and permission will always be requested beforehand.
Our official photographer will be wearing a staff lanyard at all times.
Mad Fur It grants you the right to take photographs and videos at the event for private, non-commercial purposes only.
Providing photographs or videos taken at the event of any staff, volunteers, guests, partners, mascots or attendees to media organisations or publishers is expressly prohibited without prior written permission.
Photography, filming or taping for the purpose of sale, publication, public media, dissemination or other commercial gain (e.g. Patreon) is expressly prohibited without written permission.
Again, It is OK to take photos or video yourself as an attendee for non-commercial personal use but please respect the privacy of groups or individuals and immediately delete media for anyone who opts out of this.
Attendees are expected to have reasonable levels of privacy; the wearing and operating of covert recording devices (Smart glasses, Meta glasses, livestreaming equipment) is strictly prohibited and will result in an immediate removal from the event without refund and a permanent ban from all future events.
Other guests and members of the public external to the venue may take photos or video of you and this is outside of our control.
If your privacy is a genuine concern, please reach out to our team.
Your Property
Any items left unattended in publicly accessible areas or lounges are left at your own risk and are your own responsibility.
If an item is stolen from a private space, we will assist the venue and relevant authorities with their investigation, including but not limited to using the venue CCTV and our own photography.
We cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged items.
Any lost property will be collected from the venue and attendees will be notified after the event online. Lost property is handled on a reasonable basis and we will always try to return lost items to their owner.
Media Access
For attendee safety and event integrity, members of Media/Press in any form are not permitted on our site with zero exceptions.
Any attendee trying to skirt this rule will be permanently banned with zero exceptions given.
Weapons & Articles
Real weapons are NOT allowed at our event. Replica weapons must be peace-bound and these must be declared to our staff during registration, otherwise we invoke our right to remove an attendee.
Complaints
If you have to make a complaint about the event in any form, please reach out to our team.
The event operations director and/or communication director will acknowledge your complaint by email within 48 hours and provide a reference number. We will take any concerns raised seriously and get back to you to address them, as well as provide a course of action and confirm full mutual understanding of the resolution. Any absence of communication should not be interpreted as inaction, we will respond in due course, as soon as possible.
Alcohol and Illicit Substances
As an attendee of Mad Fur It, it is an expectation that you are responsible when drinking alcohol. The excessive drinking of alcohol is highly discouraged, and if any attendee is found to be exhibiting disruptive or behaviour suggesting intoxication then they may be ejected from the venue for the safety of all participants.
The venue has the right to refuse service to attendees who appear intoxicated or if someone is attempting to purchase alcohol on their behalf.
It is strictly prohibited to consume alcohol that has not been purchased from the venue. If caught, this may result in an immediate ejection from the venue with the potential of a ban from future events.
Smoking, including the use of vapes and e-cigarettes is NOT permitted anywhere within the venue except designated smoking areas outside.
We hold a zero-tolerance policy of the use of illegal substances. The possession, consumption (without a valid prescription) or sale of such items is strictly prohibited at our event & venue. If an attendee is found in the possession of such substances in the venue, they will be handed over to the police and banned from the event.
It is your responsibility as the attendee to be aware of local laws and regulations.
A reminder that the use of “legal highs” is also not permitted at the venue.
Venue Rules
You must comply with any venue rules/advice and treat our venue with respect.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Fire or other serious event Evacuation.
- Noise during any quiet hours, which we will advise attendees of.
- No tampering with life safety systems on site.
- No Smoking or Vaping inside, as per UK law and sticking to designated smoking areas outside.
- No property damage. Attendees are personally liable for any damage caused.
- No consumption of food or drink purchased outside of the venue. Water is acceptable.
- Remembering to leave the neighbourhood with respect when the event closes at the end of the night.