No Contact Policy
In any situation where there are many people in one place there will be tension and bad relationships between some. While we can work to have a happy environment we also have to expect that it will not work out for all.
The goal of No Contact is to give our players an easy way to decide for themselves who they would prefer to not be around at an event. Much like in a video game where you can choose to block another player here you can do the same.
Also like in a video game where the game doesn’t ask why or make a judgement on who is right or wrong we will stay out of these situations in the same way. If a player tells us that they don’t want to be around someone then that is their call.
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“The “No Contact” Policy is a system by which attendants to a Dystopia Rising branch may prevent interaction with another player, on the grounds of interpersonal issues.
Akin to “blocking” someone on a video game, this allows each player the ability to pursue a positive and fun experience at a Dystopia Rising event in the method best suited for that individual. The No Contact policy does not replace or circumvent any of the other safer-space standards currently in place.
How to Enact A Non-Contact:
1: Read through the information below.
2: Complete the form at the bottom. Doing so confirms your understanding and acceptance of the information.
3: The form is processed into our system.
4: A standardized form message is sent to the person(s) to be receiving the no-contact, along with a link to this page.
5: The person receiving the no-contact completes the same form.
6: Confirmation is entered into our system.
7: Every three calendar months a representative will reach out to the person who submitted the initiating no-contact to confirm if it is still in place. After 4 check-ins (one year), the no-contact becomes permanent in our system and no further check-ins are required.
8: If, at any time, the creator wishes to remove the no-contact they can simply reach out to any of their game representatives and inform them.
This Policy’s Intentions
The intention of this policy is trust. You know what you need for yourself best and have a good understanding of personal responsibility.
If you feel a need to not be around someone for personal safety or mental health then we trust you; but we will need to know the reasoning so that we can be aware of concerns occurring at our events.
This is a tool for safety. We trust you to make the decision that is best for you.
Please Be Aware
This is in no way a legal solution.
This is for interactions at a Dystopia Rising run event only.
We are an entertainment company and do not have the ability to make rules for people in their personal lives outside of our privately run event spaces.
If you need additional help outside of our consideration your local team can work with you to help find resources.
No Contact Means
Not joining a scene or interaction the other party in already involved in.
Not contacting them in person or through online means, calls or texts for the duration of the event.
Not contacting them through friends, associates or intermediaries.
Not continuing story lines between characters in game.
No Contact Does Not Mean
Using this to block people from their designated sleeping areas, bathrooms, or food.
Using this as a tool to exclude others from community or story based activities.
Using this as a tool for harassment in any way. This will be taken very seriously if mistreated.
Using this as a way to avoid in character repercussions. That can be handled in more appropriate ways.
Duration
A No Contact may be removed at any time by the person who enacted it.
In hopes that most issues will be resolved in time your local branch will check in with you every 3 months to see if you want to keep your No Contact in place.
Game Runners may decide to remove a No Contact if it is found to be used as a tool of harassment and exclusion of the other party.
Additional Stipulations
This applies equally to both parties in all DRMA spaces.
Please respect the request. There is no need to ask why this is being sent.
Please don’t make it known publicly as an attempt to gain sympathy or harass. The goal is to respect each others space and privacy.
Please tell a Guide if there is a Casting conflict.
Please operate in good faith and don’t assume the bad intentions if the other party walks into a room they didn’t know you were in.
Please inform the game runners at a travel event if necessary. A No Contact is ended only when all parties are informed.
If These Terms Are Not Followed:
The local team will manage this based on the situation.
This will not be a judgment based on the reasoning for the No Contact but on the way that it was not followed.