Event Policies
All members agree to inform themselves of the particular policies and procedures relevant to any Ignition Northwest event they wish to attend.
Consent
Consent is a core value of the Ignition Community. We believe consent is an affirmative, enthusiastic, informed, sober, freely given “Yes!”. Consent is not the absence of “No.” This is not limited to sex or physical contact. By our community standards, consent which is tacit or coerced is not acceptable when acting in a manner which could cause harm to another. We understand that consent can be revoked or changed at any time. As members we always err on the side of too much communication: we encourage each other to communicate clearly and often about our boundaries and desires, practicing awareness and respect as contexts and situations evolve. We strive to support a culture in which asking for consent is normalized and celebrated and we do not take it personally or react indignantly if someone says no. Leaders are expected to model the highest standards of behavior, and must take special precaution to avoid any abuse of their position or implication of coercion.
Photography
INW recognizes and supports photography at our events as a form of expression and participation. In order to protect the autonomy of our members and create a comfortable environment for self-expression and immediate experience, photography of anyone at an Ignition event requires their express consent.
Members agree to abide by the Event Recording Guidelines.
Alcohol
Over-intoxication is grounds for removal from a specific location, or from an Ignition event altogether. Those serving alcohol on behalf of Ignition or any entity at our events must strictly comply with Washington State Law, and refrain from serving any apparently intoxicated individual and report over-intoxication to Rangers or other event staff.
Fire, Fireworks, Fire-spinning, and Firearms
Fireworks and firearms are not permitted at any Ignition event.
INW welcomes artistic expressions involving fire. If you have any fire art (including burn barrels or other open fires and flame effects), you must register prior to the event, pass inspection by the Fire Safety team prior to burning, and ensure that all fires of any kind are attended at all times. Fire performers must submit emergency contacts prior to the event and agree to perform only in designated areas of the event.
Event-specific policies may apply as well. As stated above, all participants are responsible for reviewing and understanding event-specific policies. Fire performers are responsible for obtaining any necessary governmental licenses and abiding by location specific regulations. Additional restrictions may also apply based on current local conditions or specific placement at an event.
Leave No Trace (“LNT”)
LNT is a core principle of the Ignition community. All members are responsible for ensuring no trash or other foreign matter is left upon egress regardless of whether trash facilities are available. As a community, members take personal responsibility for collecting “matter out of place” (MOOP) regardless of who generated it. In order to preserve the goodwill of the communities in which INW events are held, members should not deposit trash in local dumpsters.
Where portable restroom facilities are provided, members will not discard any trash, wet-wipes or other foreign matter aside from toilet paper. “If it isn’t from your body, don’t throw it in the potty.”
Non-consensual Aggression
In order to protect the safety of all participants, the reputation of the Ignition community, and our continued ability to hold events, all attendees are responsible for maintaining composure in their interpersonal interactions with other participants AND neighbors, bystanders, humans of all variety. Verbal or physical harassment, violence, or destruction of the property of others are strictly prohibited.
Radical Inclusion
Inclusivity is a core principle of the Ignition community. Members recognize that every human has worth and value, and we aim to create positive cultural change by example. Transphobic, Homophobic, Sexist, Ableist, Ageist, Racist, or Hateful actions/threats/acts against any person will not be tolerated. Everyone is invited to play, but inclusion is not an entitlement for those who refuse to respect our values. Revocation of membership privileges is grounds for exclusion from an Ignition NW event.
Self-Expression
Members respect the personal and intellectual property of others. Use of property belonging to an individual, art project, camp, event venue, or Ignition requires permission of the owner. Theft, destruction, and misuse will be treated seriously.
Self-Reliance
As with Burning Man, your ticket entitles you to nothing more than entry. Ignition members are responsible for their own experience, and for contributing to the success of the event.
Vending and Sponsorship
Decommodification is a core principle of the Ignition community. With limited exceptions for food, beverages and ice subject to prior approval, vending is not permitted at INW events. While donations from any entity are allowed and encouraged, branding or explicit recognition of any corporate entity is not.
Removal, Warnings and Bans
Violation of any of the above policies is grounds for removal from an Ignition event by the event producer, directors, or other individuals to whom removal authority is delegated. Additionally, such violations may result in the loss of an individual’s Ignition membership and/or exclusion from future INW events.
The Warning and Ban Policy (DRAFT) details the manner INW may take additional action to bar members from attending or volunteering at events.
Questions? conduct@ignitionnw.org