Dragonclub Commitments and Principles

In all we do within and in the name of the Dragonclub, we are committed to

1. Respect for all beings, including ourselves.
2. Non-violence, both physically and psychologically.
3. Facing and embracing our Dragons, rather than trying to fight, suppress, or run away from them.

The Five Principles on Membership:

1. Membership in the Dragonclub is open to all human beings.
2. The Dragonclub is a judgement-free space. All Dragons are welcome.
3. Any attempt to exploit power dynamics leads to direct suspension of membership, if three members agree that it has been severe enough.
4. Any clear violation of the Dragonclub Commitments and Principles leads to direct suspension of membership, if three members agree that it has been severe enough.
5. A suspended member can always get their membership reactivated, if three Dragonguides* agree that they sufficiently addressed the reason for their suspension.

The Seven Principles for Gatherings and Activities:

1. Every member can organize and/or guide a Dragonclub Gathering or Activity in any form they deem appropriate, provided they respect these Principles and the Three Commitments.
2. Every Dragonclub Gathering or Activity needs to have one or more guides.
3. Every member who attends a Dragonclub Gathering or Activity respects the structure given by the guide(s).
4. Every member can always voice any concern to the guide(s) in one-on-one conversations.
5. No-one needs to participate in or do anything they don’t want to or don’t feel like.
6. Every member is responsible for making sure that everyone feels safe at the Dragonclub Gathering or Activity they participate in.
7. All personal stories shared during a Dragon Gathering or Activity stay with the participants, unless all concerned members agree to their publication.

*The Three Special Principles for Dragonguides:

1. Every member who guides at least three Dragonclub Gathering or Activity gets the status of Dragonguide.
2. Any group of three members can revoke the status of a Dragonguide, if they agree that the Dragonclub Commitments and Principles have not been fully respected during a Gathering or Activity they guided.
3. Any group of three Dragonguides can restore the status of a revoked Dragonguide, if they agree that the concerned member is henceforth willing to respect the Dragonclub Commitments and Principles.

May peace be with you all.