Capital Pups Rules & Code of Conduct 2025

I. General Code Of Conduct

• All Capital Pups spaces—online and in person—are governed by respect, consent, and safety.
• You must be 18+ to participate in any Capital Pups event or online community.
• No illegal activity under Ontario or Quebec law.
• No bullying, harassment, or insults.
• No intrusive jokes or comments based on identity or kinks.

II. In-Person Code of Conduct

1. Consent & Behavior

• Never assume it's okay to touch, flirt, or play with someone—ask first.
• No means no. This applies to physical touch and verbal communication.
• Touching specific gear (collars, locks, tails, etc.) requires explicit permission.
• Do not play while impaired by drugs, alcohol, or exhaustion.
• Don't intrude on others' scenes—respect open vs. closed doors.

2. Safewords and Signals

• Use the safewords: Green (Continue), Yellow (Pause/adjust), Red (Stop immediately)
• Non-verbal safeword: Tap Tap Tap = "Yellow"
• All play must stop immediately if someone uses "Red" or "Safeword".

3. Before & During Events

• Let new attendees know what to expect—no surprises.
• Talk to your partners beforehand about boundaries.
• Respect designated play/non-play areas.
• Only engage in play in designated areas.
• Ask before engaging in rough activities or taking/uploading photos.
• Handle disagreements privately and respectfully.
• Check in with partners after the event.

III. Online Code of Conduct

1. General Rules

• No spamming or posting duplicate/malicious content.
• No malware or copyrighted material without permission.
• No unsolicited advertising, unless permitted (e.g., own sales, vendor info, relevant links).
• Ads must not disrupt conversation and should be pet play-related.

2. Media and Content Guidelines

• Do not post private content without consent.
• AI-generated content is not allowed.
• Political and religious discussion is limited to #Serious-Talk.
• No discussion or depictions of suicide/self-harm (reach out privately for support).
• Prohibited: blood, scat, bestiality, cutting, rape, assault, sexual activity involving minors*.
• * This does not mean ABDL; however, art/animation depicting an anthropomorphic being who could be interpreted as a minor is prohibited.

IV. Roles & Responsibilities

V. Enforcement