𑁍 HOUSE  AGREEMENT 𑁍

Welcome!  All residents and guests who enter agree to the following:

1. To strive towards a lifestyle that embodies creativity, balance, regeneration, integrity, respect, communication, community, civility & compassion, to the best of our ability. 

2. All activities and interactions here are by choice. Consent is Key. All forms of consent are non-binding. You can change your mind at any time.

3. Treat everyone with respect and compassion, regardless of any and all personal identifiers. Every individual’s body and beliefs are their own. This includes personal spaces and belongings. We are on a team, and it’s important to accept different perspectives and identify and work with the strengths of people, and not hold them against their weaknesses. Denigration and belittling is not okay. Do your best to support others and lift them up. 

4. The duration of stay of guests and new volunteers is up to the majority vote of the members that formally reside at the house, for at least 3 months. For any additional time, guests are asked to add  value to the house in the form of garden work, cooking, cleaning, other house work, rent money, etc. 

5. Only consume food and supplies that are yours or to be shared with the community. If you are not sure, ask first. This principle applies to personal belongings as well.

6. Always clean up after yourself (and your animals), and then some extra. We want to leave our spaces better and cleaner than we found them, If you have guests, you are also responsible for them. Please clean all dishes immediately, and minimum before the end of each night, or at minimum 8 hours. 

7. Harmony is paramount. Violence is not permitted. If you are fighting, other than self-defense and martial arts practices, you will be asked to leave immediately. Please be mindful of keeping your sound volume at a reasonable level in the dawnings and evenings, especially on weekdays. 

WARNINGS & STRIKES

1. A breach of this agreement can result in a warning when agreed on by 3 members. 

2. 1st violation will result in a 1-week ban from the house, agreed on by 3 members.

3. 2nd violations will result in a 3-month ban,  agreed on by 3 members.

4. 3rd time violations will result in a 6-month ban, agreed on by 3 members.

5.  4th violation can result in a permanent ban, if agreed on by majority vote of members.

Or, a 1 year ban.

1. Appeals can be made after one year, and passed with majority vote of members residing at the house. Periodic meetings can be held to discuss decisions & updates.