• ZERO Touch Without Permission: Do not touch anyone socially, sensually, or sexually without clear permission. Past behavior or observation of others does not equal consent.
• Ask Once Policy: Consent given under pressure, guilt, or manipulation is invalid. Only ask once.
• Explicit Consent Required: Activities must be agreed upon verbally or in writing. Non-verbal gestures, assumptions, or “vibes” are not enough.
• Informed Consent: Before play, discuss risks, limits, and safety measures. Use proper training, techniques, and equipment for kink activities.
• Impairment: If someone appears intoxicated or otherwise impaired, play is forbidden. Impairment does not excuse violations.
• Scene Integrity: No mid-scene re-negotiations except to remove activities. Altered states (e.g., subspace, intoxication) void consent.
• Safe Words: RED or the agreed SAFEWORD stops all activity immediately. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
• Scene Participation: Do not join a scene unless invited by all participants.
• Non-Consensual-Looking Play: Inform staff before any scene that may appear non-consensual to onlookers.
• No Extreme Harm: Even with consent, activities that cause serious injury or exceed agreed expectations are not allowed.
• Privacy & Discretion: Do not out anyone or share personal information/photos without explicit permission.
• Ceasing Contact: If someone asks you not to contact them, respect that immediately. Staff must be able to reach you for club business.

• Zero Harassment, period. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, and body shaming are prohibited.
• Use people’s stated names and pronouns. If unsure, ask politely.
• Harassment, stalking, or intimidation is not tolerated online or on-site.
• Race play is forbidden. See here for more information. Race Play Policy

• What happens at The Shop stays at The Shop.
• No photos/videos/recordings without explicit permission from everyone in frame and staff where required.
• Don’t share member identities or details outside the club without consent.

• Negotiate clearly; know limits and health needs.
• Use barriers and hygiene best practices, and share potential health risks.
• Clean up and reset equipment after use; report issues to staff.
• Follow posted room guidelines and equipment rules.
• Don’t block paths or exits; respect capacity limits.

• No illegal drugs on premises.
• BYO Alcohol is permitted, intoxication is not.
• Staff may remove anyone impaired or unsafe to self/others.

We prioritize first-person reports. Anonymous or third-party reports may limit our ability to act.

• At events: Speak to any staff member. They will connect you with a Consent Advocate or DM.
• Outside events: Email hello@bodyshoppittsburgh.com (subject: Consent Report). Optionally CC consent@bodyshopclubs.com.

Include as many of the following as you can:

• Your name, pronouns, and how to reach you
• What happened and when
• What was discussed beforehand
• Whether any safe words were ignored
• Who witnessed the incident
• Screenshots, messages, photos (if applicable)
• What you’d like to happen next

• A neutral Consent Advocate (or equivalent) is assigned.
• Only the reporter, the person reported, and relevant witnesses are interviewed.
• No forced mediations or confrontations.
• Anyone may be asked to pause attendance while an issue is under review.

• Warning - for unintentional/first-time boundary violations.
• Attendance Restrictions - temporary or partial access limits.
• Ban - permanent removal if someone is unsafe or incompatible with club values.
• Volunteers/Staff - may be removed from duty immediately pending review.