Starbase 1 LARP Code of Conduct

[Starfleet Mgmt]

STARFLEET COMMAND - MOJAVE HANDBOOK
(Starbase 1 Edition)

Starbase 1 Code of Conduct
Overview

This Code of Conduct (CoC) identifies Rights and Responsibilities of Customers paying to participate in an Starbase 1 Event (Players), Rights and Responsibilities of the Staff of iMachine Gamewerkz, and site requirements for behavior established by Starfleet Command - Mojave. The Document also outlines expected responses to Reports of Prohibited Conduct, as well as describing processes for determining remediate action, punishment, and accountability for violations of this CoC.

Site Obligations

Starfleet Command - Mojave reserves the right to refuse Entry to, or remove from the Premises, without Refund, any Group who does not have all Hold Harmless Agreements properly completed; or who displays Disorderly, Unsafe, Discourteous, or Unlawful Behavior at any time. Violation of ANY Safety Procedures will be grounds for immediate ejection from the Site. Neither Starfleet Command, Starbase 1, iMachine Gamewerkz, or their Staff and Volunteers will be Responsible for any Expense of a Person or Group associated with Ejection, or Voluntary Departure from the Grounds.
All players must complete all SC-M and iMachine Gamewerkz Paperwork, before they will be allowed to participate in Starbase 1 LARP activities.
SC-M decisions regarding Safety and the integrity of their site over-ride the Starbase 1 Staff choices.

USS Einstein and Starbase 1 Prohibited Items

1. Illegal substances, chewing gum, and tobacco are PROHIBITED as per SVNSM requirements. Smoking is allowed on the property
outside of the entrance gate.
2. ADA approved animals are allowed with proper documentation.
3. Fireworks, firearms, pocketknives, leather-man type tools, pliers and screwdrivers are banned. Anyone caught removing or defacing property will be prosecuted.
4. Smoking on board the ship in any area is prohibited. Adults may smoke on shore in designated areas away from buildings.
5. “Roller Sneakers” _are strictly prohibited, as they are a safety hazard. Do not wear flip-flops, sandals, wedge-heels, or high heels. Safe, comfortable, closed-toed shoes are preferred.
6. Air mattresses are not allowed without prior permission.

USS Einstein and the USS New York Safety Requirements

1. No Running, Pushing, or “Horse-Play” _allowed on the Ship.
2. Do not turn, push, pull or flip any Buttons, Levers, or Switches not clearly provided by the Starbase 1 Experience. Do not open Electrical Control Boxes or Panels. Do not turn Lights on or off without Permission or Direction as part of the Starbase 1 Experience.
3. Do not Climb into, or onto any Equipment or Gun Mounts. Do not try to Operate any Equipment.
4. Respect all Barriers. Do not go outside Authorized Areas, or try to open Hatches (doors) that are closed, and marked by Event Staff.
5. Do not lean against Lifelines.
6. Do not block any Passageways, Ladders, or Doors. Stow all gear safely out of the way.
7. Exercise care getting in and out of Bunks. Those assigned to an upper Bunk should be mindful of pipes, valves, beams, and light fixtures in the overhead.
8. Shoes must be worn at all times unless in your Bunk.
9. All food must be consumed in the Crews Mess Deck, or area purchased. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE PLAY AREAS AT ANY TIME.
10. Smoking is not permitted in Buildings or Ships. You must be at least 18 to smoke on Starfleet grounds.
11. Not all Heads (toilets), Showers, and Sinks are operational. Any person caught pouring anything into or using a non-operational item, will be responsible for the Cleanup and/or any Costs incurred, to have them Cleaned and or Repaired.
12. If you need to leave the Site for any reason, please let a Starbase 1 HQ Staff Member or Volunteer know when you leave, and when you are back.
13. The local noise ordinance in the VIP and General Camping areas goes into effect at 10:00 PM. We ask that you keep noise to a minimum after this time.
14. If you use the Galley or Mess Deck, you must make sure the Tables and Serving Lines are Clean and the floors are swept when you are done.

Starbase 1
Safety and Behavior Requirements

1. Players must demonstrably adhere to the Spirit and Letter of the Starbase 1 Rule Set. If it is the Judgment of Starbase 1 Staff that a Player is not participating fully and in good Faith, said Player may be ejected from the Event without Recourse or Refund.
2. Harassment and Bullying will not be Tolerated; see Anti-Harassment Policy below.
3. If the Participants involved in the activity establish consent first, acceptable Public Behaviors include: Shaking Hands, Flirting, Hugging, Holding Hands, Cuddling, Sitting in Laps, and Brief Kissing
4. Unacceptable Behaviors include: any Physical Touch without Consent; Physically looming over others; kissing for extended periods of time in Public Spaces; Sexual Grinding; Public Displays of Nudity (including participants taking their Shirts off); Sexual Acts on the USS Einstein; discussion of explicit Sexual Acts outside of the context of relevant in-character conversation.

Anti-Harassment Policy

As a Private Organization, iMachine Gamewerkz can Sanction, or Remove Attendees for any Reason, and has no Legal Obligation to Disclose those Reasons. However, this Policy aims to provide clear and reasonable Guidelines for expected Behavior at all Starbase 1 Events, and possible consequences for violations of our CoC. iMachine Gamewerkz reserves the right to determine which Conduct violates this CoC, and to take such Disciplinary Measures as it sees fit, up to and including Termination of Participation in online Forums and refusal of Admittance to future Events organized by Starbase 1, or iMachine Gamewerkz, as detailed below.
1. We do not tolerate Harassment of People at our Events in any form. Everyone is entitled to a harassment-free Event experience, regardless of Gender Identity/Expression, Sexuality, Disability, Physical Appearance, Body Size, Race, Age, Religion, Political Beliefs, Geographic Origin, or Socioeconomic Status.
2. We value active, enthusiastic consent, both on the part of the People engaged in the activity, and on the part of Witnesses.
3. Players should regard the following Guidelines as expectations of Conduct in addition to legally actionable actions as defined by the state of California.
4. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, Inappropriate Physical Contact, Unwelcome Physical or Verbal Sexual Attention, Offensive Verbal Comments, Deliberate Out-Of-Game Intimidation, Making Harassing Photography Or Recordings, Body Policing, including policing Gender Expression based on expected Social norms in any Bathroom, Stalking or following someone, including repeated, and Unwanted Contact after a Participant sets a clear Boundary requesting Distance, and intentionally disrupting Gameplay or other Events. Furthermore, discussion of current-day real-world Religions or Politics is never appropriate during a Starbase 1 event.
5. Anyone asked to stop any Unacceptable Behavior, is expected to Comply Immediately.
6. A request to “Stop” _or “Leave Me Alone” _means exactly that. If anyone engages in Harassing Behavior, the Event Staff may Warn the Offender, Remove the Offender from the Area, or Expel the Offender from the Event with no Refund at the Discretion of Starbase 1 Staff. Starbase 1 Staff are also required to comply with the Code of Conduct, and

CODE OF CONDUCT

Complaints against Starbase 1 Staff will be taken seriously, and be handled directly by Rick Smith, Owner, Starbase 1 LARP Adventure Gaming, and iMachine Gamewerkz.
We understand that our Attendees may have Disagreements, or Inter-personal Conflicts that do not escalate to the point of Harassment or Abuse. Starbase 1 will not arbitrate these sorts of Conflicts. If, however, Conflicts escalate to the point that they 1) Threaten Attendee Safety, or 2) Violate our CoC, Starbase 1 may become involved.

Code of Conduct

Violation Investigation Process
In order to take action, we need to know about any incident during the Event. If you feel that you are being Harassed, or if you notice someone violating this CoC, or SC-M Policies, you may:
1. If you feel comfortable doing so, point out the inappropriate Behavior to the Persons involved. Often this will solve the Problem immediately.
2. If you do not feel comfortable Talking with the Persons involved, or if Talking to them does not resolve the issue, please Report the Situation, in Person, immediately to ANY Starbase 1 staff

Starbase 1 Staff will:
1. Take you immediately to an Out-of-Game Space to discuss the Issue Confidentially.
2. Evaluate on a Case-by-Case basis based upon the Evidence presented, existing Information about the Players in question, and the Judgment of Starbase 1.
3. While most Complaints will be resolved internally, if the Violation is serious enough, the Person may choose to pursue Legal Action.
4. Starbase 1 will keep any identifying details of the Plaintiffs and the Incident(s) in question internally confidential unless the Parties involved Request otherwise, or in the case of Legal Obligations, such as a Police Investigation.
5. Starbase 1 Staff not involved in Resolution of the situation will not receive these Details, but will be informed about generalities involving the Situation.
6. Starbase 1 may take into account any Evidence of Online Harassment taking place in Private or Public Places on Social Media, including locations outside of Starbase 1’s official Forums.

Disciplinary Actions

Disciplinary Actions are organized into three levels based upon the severity of the Violation. These Actions include, but are not limited to:
1. Monitoring the Individual in question, pulling the Individual aside to discuss the Violation, and/or issuing Verbal Warnings.
2. Restricting the Individual’s Activities at the Event based upon the Report.
3. Removing the Individual from the Event and, potentially, from future Starbase 1 events or online Communities. All of the following constitute grounds for Expulsion from the Event without Refund:

a. Violating any Federal, State, or Local Laws, Facility Rules or Event Policies;
b. Failure to Comply with the Instructions of Starbase 1, or SC-M Staff.
c. Using anything in a Threatening or Destructive Manner, against Person or Property outside of in-game Character interactions.
d. Posing a Safety Threat to Themselves, other Participants, or the Venue.
e. Threatening, Stealing, Cheating or Harassing others.
f. Failure to Respect Consent
g. Disruption of the Event.


Players believed to be taking specific advantage of the friendly, family nature of this Event, will be deemed as a Liability to the experience of fellow Players, and may be subject to Ejection. Therefore No Guaranteed 3-Strikes or similar Policy is included within.