This document contains information concerning consent, legal policies, photography, aerials/tricks, and health & safety.

As an attendee, I agree to:

• Value consent, both verbal and nonverbal. I am empowered to say no to anyone for anything, without giving a reason. I also understand that at times I may receive a no, I am not entitled to a reason, and will accept it with grace.
• I will respect people’s identities, including sex, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or nationality.
• I will be responsible for communicating my reasonable personal boundaries with everyone I engage with. I recognize that boundaries are fluid and may change throughout the event and will proactively communicate changes in my personal boundaries.
• I will not intentionally cross anyone’s boundaries nor harass them. Consequences for failure to comply will be enacted at organizers discretion
• I will not pursue anyone underage for romantic or sexual interests. Consequences for failure to comply will be enacted at organizers discretion
• I will maintain a level of sobriety that allows me to meet all of the responsibilities outlined in this document at all times. If I am found giving an intoxicating substance to a minor, I will be immediately expelled from the event and reported to the minor's guardians.
• I will not smoke or use a vaporizer or other smoking device within 100ft of the entrances.
• I will dance in a manner that is safe for myself and others. This means dancing within my ability and that of my partner and keeping a safe and respectful distance from others on the floor. Intentionally ignoring another persons physical limitations when dancing will result in disciplinary action
• Attendees agree to engage in good faith with the organizers and/or the third-party mediator when a complaint involves them.
• Reach out to event organizers or anonymously use the suggestion box in the event that an uncomfortable or illegal situation has occurred related to a Lindy Hopcats event.

Aerials and Tricks

Aerials and tricks, excluding dips where the head of the flyer is not pointing towards the floor, are not allowed at any Hopcats event without the permission of event organizers. If permission is not given and a trick occurs, individuals will be given a warning and asked to leave if it occurs again. Upon performing a trick, performers consent to taking responsibility for its outcome and Lindy Hopcats will not be held responsible. If an unpermitted trick occurs that results in physical harm, all performers will be asked to leave the event with the exception of individual(s) that did not give consent. Upon requesting aerial/trick rights, all parties must give verbal (if possible) and in-person consent. If organizers do give consent, tricks/aerials may only be done in jam circles, ciphers, and performances, not on a crowded social dance floor.

Photography Policy

Guests consent to their photos/videos being taken at our events. We may post photos/videos of you on our website/social media, but guests may contact an organizer in the event they no longer want a photo/video to be online. We never post “video jam” videos online, and only share them with individuals who 1) were at the video jam, and 2) request us to send it to them privately.

COVID-19 Policy

Masks and vaccinations are now optional but if you are particularly concerned, please reach out and we can work on accommodating your health needs.

Scent Policy