1. Core Principles

Sovereignty & Consent

• You are at choice, always. Your boundaries are sacred and non-negotiable.
• Only a clear verbal "Yes" means yes. Silence, hesitation, "maybe," or body language alone do not equal consent.
• You can change your mind at any time, for any reason, with no explanation required.
• "No" is a complete sentence. It requires no justification and will always be honored.

Confidentiality

• What happens in circle stays in circle. You may share your own experience, but you do not share other people's stories, names, or identifying details.
• If you need to process an experience with someone outside the community, speak in general terms without revealing who was involved.

Direct Communication (No Gossip)

• We speak to each other, not about each other.
• If you have a concern, question, or conflict with someone, address it directly with them or with a facilitator. Do not triangulate by involving third parties.
• Gossip, rumors, and talking about someone behind their back erodes trust and will not be tolerated.

Assume Good Intent

• We approach each other with curiosity, not judgment. When something doesn't feel right, we ask questions before making assumptions.
• Conflict is natural. Drama is optional. We choose repair over resentment.

Personal Responsibility

• You are responsible for your own experience, your own boundaries, and your own emotional regulation.
• If you need support, ask for it. Facilitators and Love Angels are here to hold space, but they cannot read your mind.

2. Event-Specific Agreements

Attendance & Punctuality

• Opening Circles are mandatory. Arriving late disrupts the container. Doors close at the stated time—no exceptions.
• Closing Circles are equally sacred. This is where you are seen, witnessed, and heard—where you find closure, healing, and the capstone of the connections we are all here to have. We strongly encourage you to stay for the full journey.
• If you must leave early, please inform a facilitator so we may send you home with a personal blessing.

Sobriety

• All Temple Tribe events are 100% sober. No alcohol. No recreational substances. We want everyone making clear, conscious, fully present choices.
• If you arrive under the influence, you will be asked to leave, no refund.

Hygiene & Presentation

• Shower before attending. Practice good hygiene. Use scented products sparingly.
• Do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to illness.

Phones & Devices

• Phones and recording devices are not allowed in the event or workshop space—ever—unless prior written agreement is given by the facilitators.
• This keeps us fully present and honors our confidentiality agreements. This is sacred time. The outside world can wait.
• If you need to make a call or send a text during the event, please inform the facilitator so you can be directed to a space outside of the building.

3. Conflict Resolution & Repair

Conflict is inevitable in any community. How we handle it determines whether we grow or fracture.

If you experience harm or witness a boundary violation:

• Speak directly to the person involved if you feel safe to do so. Most misunderstandings can be resolved with a conversation.
• Bring it to a facilitator if direct communication doesn't feel safe or doesn't resolve the issue.
• Do not gossip about it or involve uninvolved parties. This only creates more harm.

If your conflict is with a facilitator: First attempt to resolve it directly with them. If that does not work, our facilitators report to an independent Accountability Pod. You may reach out to them through our feedback mechanisms or contact the Pod directly. Their contact information is available on the facilitator's website under Accountability and Ethics Statement.

Facilitators are trained to mediate conflicts with care and neutrality. We will hold space for repair, and if repair isn't possible, we will take action to protect the community.

4. Consequences for Violations

We take these agreements seriously. Violations undermine the safety and integrity of the entire community.

First Violation (Minor)

A private conversation with a facilitator to address the issue and re-commit to the agreements.

Second Violation or Serious Violation

Temporary pause from events (30-90 days) to allow for reflection and repair.

Severe Violation

Immediate removal from the community with no refund. Severe violations include:

• Non-consensual touch or sexual contact
• Violating someone's explicit boundaries after being told "no"
• Harassment, stalking, or threatening behavior
• Attending under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Repeated gossip or intentional harm to community members