About PEX

Consent Is Mandatory

• ·Consent must be informed, enthusiastic, ongoing, and freely given.
• ·Consent may be withdrawn at any time for any reason.
• ·A prior relationship, title, dynamic, or previous consent does not guarantee future consent.
• ·Violations of consent will result in immediate review by event staff and may result in removal from the event.

Respect All Attendees

• ·Treat all attendees with dignity and respect regardless of experience level, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship structure, race, ethnicity, age, ability, religion, or personal beliefs.
• ·Harassment, bullying, intimidation, discrimination, or unwanted attention will not be tolerated.
• ·Respect names, pronouns, honorifics, titles, and personal boundaries.

Education First

• ·Power Exchange Xperience is an educational event.
• ·Attendees are encouraged to participate, ask questions, share experiences respectfully, and support a positive learning environment.
• ·Presenters, volunteers, and attendees deserve courtesy and respect at all times.

Privacy and Confidentiality

• ·What is shared in classes, discussions, and personal conversations should remain confidential unless explicit permission has been granted to share it.
• ·Do not disclose another person's identity, relationship, dynamic, title, or personal information without their consent.
• ·Respect that some attendees may not be publicly "out" within the kink, leather, or power exchange communities.

Photography and Recording

• ·Photography, video recording, audio recording, and livestreaming by attendees are prohibited.
• ·Only designated event photographers and media staff authorized by Power Exchange Xperience may capture photos or videos during the event.
• ·Event staff may designate specific areas, times, or opportunities for approved photography.
• ·Anyone who does not wish to be photographed should notify event staff upon check-in so reasonable efforts can be made to honor their preference.
• ·Attendees are expected to respect any photo restrictions established by the event.

Personal Responsibility

• ·Know and respect your own limits.
• ·Negotiate activities clearly and honestly.
• ·Attendees are responsible for their own physical, emotional, and mental well-being throughout the event.
• ·If you need assistance, contact event staff immediately.

Play and Scene Conduct

• ·All activities must be negotiated between involved parties.
• ·Risk awareness, communication, and aftercare are strongly encouraged.
• ·Do not interrupt scenes, negotiations, or private conversations unless there is a safety concern.
• ·Observe all dungeon, venue, and event-specific rules at all times.

No Unsolicited Coaching or Criticism

• ·Unless specifically requested, do not offer instruction, corrections, or critiques of another person's dynamic, relationship, scene, or skill set.
• ·Focus on your own experience and learning journey.
• ·Respect that there are many valid ways to practice power exchange, leather, and kink.

Alcohol and Substance Use

• ·Power Exchange Xperience maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding alcohol and illegal substance use on event property.
• ·No alcohol or illegal substances may be brought onto, consumed, distributed, or used anywhere on event grounds.
• ·Attendees are expected to arrive and remain able to safely participate in the event.
• ·Any attendee who appears intoxicated or impaired may be asked to leave the event at the discretion of event staff.
• ·Consent cannot be assumed when an individual is impaired.

Vendor, Presenter, Volunteer, and Staff Respect

• ·Vendors, presenters, volunteers, and staff help make this event possible.
• ·Treat them with courtesy and professionalism.
• ·Disruptive behavior during classes or event operations will not be tolerated.

Event Promotion and Advertising

• ·Please obtain permission from event organizers before distributing flyers, promoting events, soliciting attendees, or advertising products and services.
• ·Unauthorized promotional activity may be removed.

Conflict Resolution

• ·If an issue arises, contact event staff as soon as possible.
• ·Event staff will review concerns and determine appropriate action.
• ·Staff decisions regarding attendee conduct and event participation are final.

Inclusive Community Standards

• ·We recognize that power exchange, leather, kink, and BDSM communities are diverse.
• ·Differences in protocol, terminology, relationship structures, identities, and practices are expected.
• ·Respectful disagreement is acceptable; personal attacks are not.
• ·We welcome attendees of all experience levels, from the curious newcomer to the seasoned practitioner.

Right to Remove Participants

• ·Power Exchange Xperience reserves the right to remove any attendee, presenter, vendor, volunteer, or participant whose behavior is deemed unsafe, disruptive, harassing, discriminatory, non-consensual, intoxicated, or otherwise contrary to the spirit of the event. Refunds may not be provided.