DeepMindDarkWood Consent Statement
DeepMindDarkWood is dedicated to the OpenExperienceSpace style of learning and experiencing which relies on the attendees to set the priorities and classes for the weekend by discussion and consensus. Our goal is to empower all attendees to push their own boundaries and explore hypnosis in an open, and inviting environment. To that end, we consider and expect all attendees to be participants and discourage anyone attending with the intention of merely observing the classes.
Every year, we intend to create an environment where the people who attend will feel comfortable sharing their experience and expertise. Our hope is that everyone who attends will be open, accessible, and kind to those around them.
To that end, DMDW is dedicated to knowing, affirmative consent, at a minimum, with the goal of achieving enthusiastic consent throughout the event and for all the experiences that occur during the course of the weekend.
We do not expect that every person who attends the event will be ready to explore or participate in every class or experience, though that is our aim. We firmly believe in the right of every attendee to pursue other interests (or no interests at all) instead of participating in a given class, provided that this does not detract from other attendees’ experiences.
Likewise, because we have adopted the collaborative OpenExperienceSpace style of learning, we cannot anticipate beforehand all the directions you and your fellow attendees will take the event. We are trusting you (just as you are trusting us) to gauge and police your own comfort levels and boundaries and to communicate them as necessary for your own protection. Once you communicate those boundaries, we will do our best to make sure they are respected by the staff and fellow attendees. We also expect you to respect the boundaries and limits of your fellow attendees once they are communicated.
If, at any point, you feel that these limits are not being respected (whether yours or someone else’s) please let one of the organizers know that this is occurring, and we will take appropriate measures, from mediating, to education, to, if necessary, removing the person from the event.
While we are committed to addressing any accidents or violations that might arise to the best of our ability, please understand that DMDW is a small event (25-35 attendees) with a small staff (2-3), and so our ability to conduct as thorough an investigation as we might like is circumscribed. Our goal is to protect the attendees of the event and we will err on that side should anything occur requiring our attention.
Likewise, if you prefer to speak to someone other than the organizers, we will do our best to provide an alternative.
We are whole-heartedly dedicated to making the event a positive and inclusive experience, and rely on each of our attendees to share that whole-hearted dedication. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or shaming people for expressing their interests, desires, and/or boundaries. If you cannot share this dedication to these ideals, we ask that you chose a different event to attend. If, however, you can adopt this open and participatory attitude, we invite you to share the experience that is DeepMindDarkWood.