House rules
Access- and Membership Rules
- With entrance to the club premise any member or guest acknowledges these house
rules. - Admittance to events ist limited to club members.
- Admittance beyond events is regulated separately.
- Only persons which are legal of age are permitted on the premise
- The admission of daily memberships is decided by the club members on duty or
members of the board without consultation - The provided membership pass is to be produced without request on entrance and
leave at the checkout counter. - At gender specific events, we respect the notion of self-definition. Events classified for a
male audience welcome binary trans men, gay men, masculine non-binary and intersex
people who are part of the gay scene.. - Fetish attire with resemblance or reference to German fascism or national socialism is
explicitly prohibited. This refers especially but not exclusively to „marks, sings and
symbols unconstitutional organisations“ (Kennzeichen verfassungswidriger
Organisationen). - Members on duty and/or members of the board exercise the property rights. Any
decisions made are binding without consultation.
Conduct at Events and Use of Premise
- Participation at events is voluntary and on own risk.
- At the premise participants have to exercise the principle of mutual consideration. A
„Distance of Politeness“ is to be withheld to occupied play areas. Nevertheless if
someone feels disturbed, the distance should be increased. - The safe words used on our premise are „Rot“ (red) or „Mayday“
If these words are expressed in any means, any activities have to stop immediately.
Members on duty and guests are bound to intervene, if a safe word is not respected or
ignored. It must be ensured that persons, which aren’t capable to articulate the safe
word (eg. gag, mask), have other means to express their desire to stop a session. - Designated play areas closed with curtains or blocked by stools placed in the entry are
not to be entered. Normal play areas aren’t to be blocked, separated by curtains or
closed. Exceptions can be agreed with the members on duty. Any agreement is only
valid at that specific event. - Play areas are to be cleaned and disinfected right after use.
- Members on duty are happy to explain any fixtures.
Usage of Smartphones, Photo and Film Rules
- During events, filming is strictly prohibited on the whole club premise.
- Taking photographs and the use of smartphones during events is only permitted in the
following areas:- At the counter and changing area
- At the QG-Logo in the entrance hall
- In the members changing room on the upper floor
- At events with a special „photo box“.
- Special rules outside events apply
Handling of Beverages, Non smoker and general health protection
- Smoking on premise is prohibited beside the explicitly marked smoking area.
- Beverages in drinking glasses are prohibited in the playing area.
- Excessive alcohol consumption as well as use of illegal substances of any kind will
result in a ban from the house. - The use of cannabis-containing products is permitted.
- Any irregularities are to be reported to the members on duty.
Liabilities and Liability Exclusions
- The Quälgeist Berlin e.V. does not assume liability for wardrobe or articles of value.
- The use of the club premise take place on own risk.
- The Quälgeist Berlin e.V. may not be held liable for personal injuries, property damage
or financial loss, caused by other persons and/or due to improper use of the club
premises and their facilities.
Do you have any questions?
Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us.
