Cell Phones, Cameras, & Recording Devices

As most of us know, modern communication technology makes it incredibly easy to capture and distribute images or recordings instantly. Nearly all mobile phones today are capable of taking photos, recording audio or video, and sharing that content within seconds—often without the subject’s knowledge or consent. Once captured, these images or recordings cannot be recalled or destroyed, and may be stored or distributed indefinitely.

Because Kinky Kollege is a private, membership-only event, our attendees have a reasonable and critical expectation of privacy. Many of our members rely on that privacy to feel safe, authentic, and fully present. Protecting that trust is a responsibility we take seriously.

Due to the rapid pace of technological change, it is not feasible for our staff or security team to reliably distinguish between devices that can record and those that cannot. As a result, all cell phones and personal recording devices are prohibited from being used, handled, or accessed in any way within event spaces, with one exception:

Designated Cell Phone Room

A designated Cell Phone Room will be available within the venue. This is the only area where attendees may access or use their phones.
Authorized staff and vendors may use phones only as required for official event-related business.

Community Accountability

We ask all attendees to help us uphold this policy. If you observe anyone using a phone or recording device within event spaces, or if you suspect someone may be taking photos or recordings, please notify the nearest Kinky Kollege staff member. Staff will immediately escalate the issue to the Event Director or Security Director for investigation.

Violations & Enforcement

Any attendee found taking photos, videos, or audio recordings with any device will face immediate consequences, including:

• Immediate cancellation of membership
• Confiscation of the recording device
• Removal from the event
• Permanent ban from future Kinky Kollege events
• Permanent removal from Leather SINS membership roles

This policy is a permanent part of the event rules and general release, and must be agreed to and signed by all members of Leather SINS, NFP, and Kinky Kollege.

Service and Companion Dog Policy

Definitions

Service Dog
A service dog is individually trained to perform specific work or tasks directly related to a handler’s disability. Service dogs are expected to behave appropriately in public settings.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs must be permitted to accompany their handler in all areas where the handler is otherwise allowed to go, with limited exceptions. A handler may be asked to remove a service dog from the premises if:

1. The dog is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or
2. The dog is not housebroken.

Companion Dogs / Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)
Companion dogs (also referred to as Emotional Support Animals) are not individually trained to perform specific tasks related to a disability. Instead, they provide comfort or companionship. Because they are not task-trained, companion dogs are not legally required to be granted access to public spaces and may vary widely in behavior.

Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs typically accompany their handlers to volunteer settings such as hospitals, schools, or nursing homes. While therapy dogs may be trained or certified through an organization, they are not service animals under the ADA and do not have a legal right to public access.

Policy

Service Dogs
Service dogs are welcome in all areas of Kinky Kollege.

Companion Dogs (ESAs)
Companion dogs are permitted in Kinky Kollege event spaces provided their behavior does not pose a distraction, disruption, or safety risk to others. Handlers are expected to carefully consider whether their dog can remain calm, controlled, and appropriate in the unique and stimulating environment of the event.

Examples of inappropriate behavior include, but are not limited to:

• Approaching or soliciting attention from other attendees
• Barking, whining, or making excessive noise
• Playing with toys or engaging in rough behavior
• Not remaining under the handler’s immediate and close control
• Interrupting scenes, classes, or interactions
• Creating a safety concern for attendees or staff

Management reserves the right to require the removal of any animal—including service dogs—if the animal’s behavior becomes inappropriate, disruptive, or unsafe.

ADA-Compliant Inquiries

When it is not obvious whether a dog is a service animal, staff may ask only the following two questions:

1. Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
2. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

Staff may not:

• Ask about the handler’s disability
• Require medical documentation
• Require proof of training or certification
• Request that the dog demonstrate its tasks

Thank You

Thank you for helping us preserve the privacy, safety, and trust that make this community possible. Your cooperation ensures that Kinky Kollege remains a space where our members can participate freely and without fear of exposure.