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Foreword / Introduction

We, the khisdapaze collective, want everyone to feel comfortable and be able to celebrate freely at our events. We strive to create a non-discriminatory, peaceful and non-judgmental space where everyone can have a good time together.

Respectful, appreciative and supportive coexistence is our top priority. That is why we do not tolerate any form of racism, sexism, anti-Semitism or any other form of discrimination or harassment at our events.

We recognise that discrimination can also occur at our events. In order to actively counteract this, we have developed a Code of Conduct – a shared set of values. This serves as a guideline for what behaviour is desirable and what is not. In order to create as safe a space as possible, there is an awareness team on the Sägewerk grounds. This serves as a point of contact if you feel uncomfortable or if someone is acting inappropriately and you need support. You can recognise the awareness team by their pink vests and, in the dark, by their fairy lights.

The rest of the collective can also be approached. All employees are connected to each other via radio.

By participating in our event and entering the festival grounds, you acknowledge and agree to our Code of Conduct. Behaviour that contradicts this will be taken seriously and may result in exclusion from the event.

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory behaviour.

If an incident is reported, the power of definition lies with the person concerned – this means that they decide whether a situation was transgressive or discriminatory for them.

In consultation between the person concerned and the awareness team, a joint decision is made as to what consequences are appropriate and necessary.

We reserve the right to exclude individuals from the event if their behaviour jeopardises the safety of our visitors. These guidelines apply to everyone (whether visitors, artists, staff or organisers).

We all contribute to making the festival a more beautiful and safer place!

We look forward to seeing you!

Code of Conduct

We want to create a space that is as free of discrimination and judgement as possible, where everyone feels welcome and respected – all participants are responsible for this. The following principles apply:

  • We recognise that we are all different and have individual perspectives and boundaries.
  • Not everyone has the same privileges.
  • Each person brings their own experiences with them, which can cause situations and topics to evoke very strong or unpleasant feelings, even physical reactions, in some people, even if others are not aware of this.
  • We do not tolerate sexism, racism, anti-Semitism, ableism or any other form of discrimination or abusive and violent behaviour.
  • We say no to right-wing/extreme right-wing tendencies, actions or ideologies – in any form.
  • Intersectionality: We are aware that people can be affected by multiple forms of discrimination at the same time.
  • We refrain from generalisations and stereotypes.
  • We remember that not every disadvantage is always visible.
  • We look out for each other!

We act according to the following principles:

Consensus or consent

  • We act according to the consensus principle: actions and conversations only take place with mutual consent.
  • Only yes means yes.
  • No always means no and can also be communicated non-verbally.

Power of definition

  • The person affected always determines where an assault begins and has the right to decide how to proceed after the incident.

Partiality

  • The perception of the person affected is not questioned.
  • You do not have to explain or justify yourself, your experience or your observations.

Solidarity comes first

  • We do not look away and support/help those affected.

Our awareness work

If you feel threatened, harassed or uncomfortable, please contact the awareness team or staff (bar, etc.). You can always find the awareness team in the awareness tent and scattered around the grounds. You can recognise us by our pink vests and, at night, by our fairy lights.

We provide...

  • A safer space awareness tent. This serves as a contact point and retreat for people who feel uncomfortable or want advice.
  • A quiet tent. This serves as a low-stimulus place to escape the hustle and bustle of the festival.
  • A Psy Care tent. This is provided by Chill-out e.V. It offers psychedelic first aid, as well as information and advice on substance effects and safer use.
  • An information stand run jointly by the Awareness and PsyCare teams. Here you will find small gadgets that can make your festival stay more enjoyable and safer, e.g. earplugs, condoms, period products, information on intoxicants, safer use materials, etc.
  • There are drinking water stations on the grounds.
  • All locations can be found on the site map.

OKF/Topless

The bodies of female-presenting people are often sexualised. The likelihood of being exposed to sexualised violence when attending events topless is very high.

  • We therefore ask you to show solidarity by keeping your T-shirts on and not going topless at our event.
  • Exception: sauna and shower area

Gender sensitivity

Please do not judge another person's gender identity based on their appearance. Just because you read a person as male or female does not mean that they identify as such.

  • If you do not know which pronouns (they, she, he, none at all...) a person wants to be addressed with, avoid using pronouns when addressing them or ask them. Using the wrong pronouns can be hurtful and traumatic.

FLINTA+ showers, toilets and sauna

  • There are showers for FLINTA+
  • There are sauna times for FLINTA+ (times are noted at the sauna)
  • There are toilets on our premises that may only be used by FLINTA+ persons. These are marked with signs. The remaining toilets are unisex.

Cultural appropriation

We ask all guests to show understanding, appreciation and respect for the original value of other cultures and to recognise the power relations that exist between cultures.

  • We therefore ask you to consider to what extent you can refrain from appropriating and instrumentalising cultural, religious and political symbols.

Example: Wearing bindis or kimonos.

Nationalist expressions

  • We ask that you refrain from nationalist expressions.
  • This includes the use/wearing of flags.
  • Wearing national jerseys can also make festival visitors feel uncomfortable.

Environment / sustainability

We, the Sägewerk team, are aware that we place an additional burden on the environment in connection with the festival. In order to keep this to a minimum, nature conservation, environmental protection and sustainability are important aspects of our planning.

  • Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins and not on the ground!
  • Smoke and cigarette butts in particular belong in the residual waste bin and in your own or provided ashtrays! (One filter can pollute up to 60 litres of groundwater!)
  • Please use biodegradable soaps, shampoos, washing-up liquid and toothpaste. Forgot yours? No problem, we provide these free of charge at designated locations.

Mindfulness towards the site

We ask you to treat our site, the objects on it and the living creatures with respect.

  • Unauthorised entry into fenced-off areas on the site is prohibited and will result in exclusion from the event.
  • The destruction of installations and objects is prohibited and may result in exclusion from the event.

Tagging and spraying

In recent years, there has been a lot of tagging and spraying on the premises. Unfortunately, this has also included rented objects, which has resulted in enormous costs for us as festival operators.

  • Tagging and spraying is prohibited everywhere on the premises and will result in exclusion from the event.

Substance consumption and sale

  • We kindly ask you to refrain from openly consuming drugs.
  • If you notice that people are showing strong physical or psychological reactions due to substance consumption, please inform the PsyCare team or paramedics immediately.
  • The organised sale of drugs on the festival grounds or at the campsite is prohibited and will result in exclusion from the event.

GHB/GBL

We expressly oppose the carrying and consumption of GHB/GBL at the festival.

  • GHB/GBL carries high risks: unconsciousness, loss of control, overdose.
  • Unfortunately, GHB is also abused in abusive contexts – for us, this is a clear reason for exclusion from the event.
  • Carrying and consuming GHB/GBL may result in exclusion from the event.

Anyone who contacts PsyCare in challenging situations can expect help regardless of the type of substance.

Camouflage clothing and uniforms

  • Wearing uniforms is not permitted on our festival grounds, as camouflage clothing is reminiscent of uniforms worn in war.

Photos and videos

We value the protection of every individual's personal rights. This includes the right to one's own image. Do not photograph or film individuals from close range without first asking for permission and obtaining clear consent!

  • If you want to post a photo/video, please ask the person for permission first. Not everyone wants to be pictured on the internet.
  • At public events, photography and filming are legally permitted as long as unsolicited persons are not the focus of the recording but are seen as 'accessories' in the recordings.
  • Do not film people in an unflattering or hurtful manner (e.g. drug use, alcohol consumption, etc.).
  • As an association, we also want to capture digital recordings of our festival. We adhere to the requirements described above. Two drones will also be used to provide a general overview of the festivities on the property.
  • We do not allow private drones from visitors.

General

  • We all make mistakes. If someone points out that you have crossed a line or behaved in a discriminatory manner, we ask you to accept this.
  • If a person uses discriminatory language or thinking and you have the capacity to do so, try to make the person aware of this through constructive criticism.
  • There are good organisations where you can learn more or get recommendations on where to do this. You can find information about this in the Awareness Tent.
  • There is an endless supply of information on the internet. Inform yourself!
  • BIPoC and other marginalised groups are not responsible for educating other people.
  • Please accept when people do not have the capacity to engage in dialogue.

Guidelines and information

  • All visitors and performing artists receive our guidelines for creating safe spaces in advance.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the collaboration if we determine that an artist has violated our guidelines, as well as to expel visitors from the venue.
  • We do not tolerate employees or artists with a known and proven history of sexual or discriminatory violence.
  • These guidelines apply to everyone – whether visitors, artists, employees or organisers.

We – the khizdapaze team – currently consist of a group of friends who have set up this project out of a love for good events. Our team currently consists primarily of white cis people, most of whom are German citizens with an academic background. Our group represents queer and heterosexual perspectives. We are aware that we therefore operate from mostly very privileged positions, but we strive to act in solidarity. If you have any feedback or would like to contribute your perspectives, please feel free to contact us.

Awareness work is an ongoing process that is far from complete. We are a young and small organising team, currently represented by two white cis/questioning women. We work to the best of our abilities and are constantly learning.

If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions for improvement, etc., you can reach us here: awareness@khisdapaze.de or anonymously at: https://www.survio.com/survey/d/W6J1N7C6G1N0Y6Y9Z

HAVE FUN!
BE KIND TO EACH OTHER!