Engulf Code of Conduct
Engulf Code of Conduct for all Participants
This code of conduct outlines expectations for participant behavior at Engulf and is applicable to all attendees. The Engulf organization expects attendees and volunteers to create and maintain a space that is welcoming to all participants. Engulf is guided by the Ten Principles of Burning Man. We do not discriminate on gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, or religion. Participation in Engulf is open to everyone. However, continued attendance can be revoked if a participant fails to respect other attendees or behaves in a way that endangers themselves, the events, or the broader community. Our goal is not to determine innocence or guilt. Actions taken by the Board are based on assessments of community safety and event continuity. By signing this code of conduct, you agree to adhere to its terms.
The Engulf Board may, at their discretion, ban individuals or take other actions for reasons outside of those listed here.
Participants are responsible for their own behavior and the impact of those actions on others, and for resolving their own issues. If a participant does not feel they can resolve their issue, they are encouraged to ask a Ranger for assistance in determining how to resolve the issue.
Engulf encourages radical self-expression and welcomes the stranger, and we share an expectation that all participants will work to create a space that is welcoming for everyone.
Engulf will not tolerate any behavior that jeopardizes its ability to hold the annual burn and other community events.
Engulf requires consensual interaction from its participants. Consent is the enthusiastic permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. Consent must be mutual, affirmative, and given consciously. Consent can be revoked at any time. Consent must be clearly obtained in any situation involving sexual content, video or photography, physical contact, and anytime the participation or experience of another participant may be affected. Individuals who are intoxicated or altered are incapable of consenting. Silence is not consent. Always ask and wait for an enthusiastic yes.
Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:
Predatory behavior, defined as any unwanted and non-consensual form of the following: Intimidation, harassment, stalking, verbal or physical abuse, violence against people or other’s property. If someone tells you to leave them alone, respect that. Don’t follow them around or continue to talk to them.
Consent violations, including non-consensual physical contact and unwelcome sexual interaction. Examples include touching someone without their permission, taking photographs of someone without their permission, adding substances to someone’s food or drink without their permission, etc. Furthermore, actual intercourse is restricted to private areas only, and any other public sexual activity requires the consent of anyone present.
Endangerment/safety violations, defined as the reckless, deliberate, or repeated disregard for one’s own safety or well-being in a manner that demands the intervention of other participants, volunteers, or outside agencies, such as intervention by local law enforcement or fire department staff. Actions include failing to stay outside the safety perimeter during a burn, violating the fire safety guidelines, reckless operation of motor vehicles, etc.
Repeated, excessive intoxication that negatively impacts the event experience for other participants.
Theft or Intentional Destruction of Property, such as vandalism or theft of any kind, whether of other participants’ or event property. If it’s not yours, and it’s not clear that it’s a gift, either leave it alone or turn it in to lost and found. Engulf has a variety of artwork, including interactive pieces, for the community to enjoy; don’t intentionally or recklessly damage any of it.