LOVE MUSCLE SAFER SPACES POLICY 1. Racism, as well as ageism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, ableism or prejudice based on ethnicity, nationality, class, gender, gender presentation, language ability, asylum status or religious affiliation is unacceptable and will be challenged. 2. Respect each other’s physical and emotional boundaries especially on the dance floor , always get explicit verbal consent before touching someone or crossing boundaries. 3. Be aware of any positions of power and privilege you bring, including racial, class and gender privilege . Be aware of how this im pacts the space you take up on the dancefloor. 4. Avoid assuming identifications of other event attendees 5. Rec ognize that we try not to judge or put each other down or compete. This is a celebratory space for the LGBTQ community to come together feel good about themselves no matter who they are. Please note: No space is ever 100% safe and we cannot guarantee that However, If you encounter any of these behaviours, or any other behavi our that makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, please report it to a W harf Cha mbers member of staff or Love Muscle Safer Spaces and we will mak e sure it ’ s addresse d. If warranted , we will remove at tende es causing harm from the space WHARF STAFF MEMBERS CAN BE FOUND BEHIND THE BAR THE LOVE MUSCLE SAFER SPACES CONTACT POINT IS AT THE ENTR ANCE TO THE GIG ROOM Alternatively, you can report any incidents, behaviour or other concerns to us by either emailing : saferspaces @wharfchambers.org lov3muscl3@outlook.com or callin g or texting 07523 307089 Co - op staff will take any report of unacceptable behaviour ser iously. They will treat anything sensitive confidentially – visit www.wharfchambers.org for their full safer spaces policy.