Opening Gateways Rules (updated 10-10-21)

Opening Gateways hosts kink events in the Ann Arbor area, and sometimes has BDSM events in Detroit as well. In addition to hosting events, other groups market through our services. The team at Opening Gateways is not only familiar with kink events in Ann Arbor and kink events in Detroit, but also events in other areas of Michigan and beyond. From BDSM classes in Detroit and kink classes in Ann Arbor to Ann Arbor munches, Detroit munches, and play parties, our contact page is the place to connect.

Here are the base rules for Opening Gateways events:

1. Anyone noticeably under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked not to play.
2. Toys placed n/a are Opening Gateways property. Please return them cleaned after use, for the protection of everybody. You should also clean the toys before using them just to be sure they are completely clean. We ask that you use our cleaning supplies located throughout the play area.
3. Smoking and Cigar Play are not permitted in the play area. Smoking can, however, be done outside.
4. Prostitution, solicitation, and negotiation of compensation for sexual services IS ILLEGAL and will not be tolerated.  Any violator will be immediately ejected from the premises without refund, removed from Opening Gateways, and banned from further Opening Gateways events.
5. Food and drink (with the exception of water) are not to be brought into the Play Space.  Food and drink is permitted in the Social Area only. NO GLASS OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED (except approved toys).
6. No camera or cell phone use of ANY kind is allowed in the venue (except for the designated phone area) AT ANY TIME. Please step outside if you need to use your phone for any reason. If you would like to take a picture, contact the event organizer for permission and supervision.  This rule includes phones that do not have cameras. This rule WILL be enforced. Any person seen with any such recording devices will be immediately ejected from the event. 
7. Watching from a respectful distance is permitted while in the Play Space. Normal Play Space Etiquette is required. Do not intrude into a scene unless specifically and verbally invited by the participants. Do not touch anyone or their gear without permission. No means NO. If someone is breaching Play Space Etiquette, your scene is being disturbed, or you are being bothered unduly, please notify the DM or Organizers.
8. Owners/DMs (Dungeon Monitors) have the right to stop any scene they deem unsafe (at their discretion), at risk of being non-consensual, or too intense for the venue. If you are planning on doing a particularly heavy scene, resistance play scene, or a scene that may seem non-consensual, please discuss it with us beforehand. The Dungeon Monitors are to be respected at all times.
9. The universal safewords are RED and SAFEWORD. If either word is used, the scene will be stopped immediately.
10. Whips, Medical Play, and Fire Play are only to be done in designated areas, If you are unaware of where these areas are, ask the DM. Drop cloths, condoms, gloves, tarps, etc. must be used for this sort of play.
11. No intentional breakage or cutting of the skin.
12. Consensual penetration is allowed. Bring proper drop cloths and clean up sufficiently afterwards.
13. Without prior approval, the time limit on equipment is approximately 45 minutes.
14. Cutting, Needle Play, Golden Showers, Brown Showers, Rainbow Showers, Penetration, and Blood Play are not allowed in this venue
15. Humans only, must be over 18 years of age. No real animals of any kinds permitted in the venue. Animal Play and Age-Related Role Play are perfectly acceptable, however.
16. If you are directly, or indirectly responsible, for Club Property, you are financially responsible for returning it in the condition it was when you first encountered it.
17. Safety and discretion of the event and its participants are paramount. If any person(s) put the event or anyone’s safety and/or privacy in jeopardy, the offending person(s) will be immediately ejected from the event.
18. No refunds will be given to anyone removed from any Opening Gateways event. 
19. An Opening Gateways Waiver Form must be signed upon entry to each event. A state approved ID is required.
20. Playtime ends at the time posted at the front desk, at that point you have 30 minutes to clean up, help others clean up, socialize, and leave. Please help us keep the venue in the future by respecting closing times.  Plan your scenes accordingly, so that all parties are safe and able to leave.