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Kink.com's newest San Francisco space makes its public debut Folsom Thursday!

Kink.com has called San Francisco home for nearly 30 years. The Armory era is legendary. Now the next chapter begins, and we couldn't think of a better way to open the doors than alongside Twisted Windows.

For nearly a decade, Twisted Windows has been San Francisco's premier bondage performance and community organization, producing some of the most sought-after events, with tickets selling out weeks before the night arrives. Their Folsom Rope Lab has been a cornerstone of Folsom weekend for years, and this year it finds a new home at The Kink.com Center's Penthouse.

Kick off the most iconic leather and kink weekend in the world with an evening of rope, connection, and community!

Visiting from out of town, catching up with old friends, looking for new tying partners, or putting the finishing touches on a weekend performance? This is your warm-up before the sprint begins.

No curriculum, no pressure. Just rope, community, and the perfect way to open a new chapter.

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This is a play-possible event. If you're planning to play, especially with someone new, we strongly encourage doing so sober and never without clear communication and enthusiastic consent. Know your limits, check in with your friends and partners, and look out for one another.

Play-possible means consensual adult sxual activity and kink play are permitted. All participants are expected to follow the posted Code of Conduct and community guidelines, and to respect negotiated boundaries. 18+ only.

PLAY RULES (PLEASE READ):

This is not a spectator event. Solo play and m@sturb@tion are not permitted unless explicitly negotiated in advance with all other parties involved. Otherwise, all play must be with a consenting partner or group.

Do not hover, lurk, or stare at play party participants.

If you'll be using silicone or oil-based lubricants, please bring your own rubber sheets or protective barriers (such as waterproof throws/blankets). Silicone and oil-based products can permanently damage upholstery, so it is required to keep our space and equipment in good condition for everyone.

ENTHUSIASTIC CONSENT is required for all touch and play at this event. It must be freely given, revocable, informed, engaged, and specific (FRIES).

Examples of enthusiastic consent:

"Can I give you a hug?" → "Yes! I'd love that!"

"Want to try (blank) together?" → "Absolutely, I've been wanting to try that!"

Examples of Non-Enthusiastic (or Absent/Unclear) Consent:

"Can I hug you?" → "...sure" or "...I guess."

"Are you okay to continue?" → "Mmm, whatever."

If you are uncertain whether enthusiastic consent has been given, treat that uncertainty as your answer. Consent has not been given.

It is always appropriate to pause and check in. You might say something like:

"How would you feel about taking a short break?"

"I want to make sure we're both fully on board... Can we pause for a moment?"

"I wasn't completely certain that was a full yes, so I'd like to stop and check in with you."

Pausing is never the wrong choice. It demonstrates care, self-awareness, and respect for everyone involved and creates space for an honest, comfortable conversation.

- Do not assume anyone's presence implies availability.

- Negotiate all scenes in advance. No up-negotiation during play.

- Be mindful of those in active scenes or aftercare. Do not interrupt, crowd, or hover.

- Wipe down any surfaces with disinfectant or degreaser where fluid/lube contact may have occurred. We will have cavicide for disinfecting and isopropyl alcohol for lube degreasing.

We have on-site dungeon monitors to help maintain a safer space for everyone. If someone is lurking, hovering, or watching without actively participating in a scene, please report it to a dungeon monitor immediately. We take this seriously and will ask anyone violating this policy to leave.

Thank you for helping us protect and preserve this space for our community.

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KINK STORE EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT - By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to comply with the entire CoC:

Golden Rules

Treat one another with kindness and respect.

Leave the space better than you found it.

Consent

Consent is required for all touch and play at this event. It must be freely given, revocable, informed, engaged, and specific (FRIES).

• Never touch anyone without permission.
• Negotiate all scenes in advance. No up-negotiation during play.
• Do not assume anyone's presence implies availability.
• Do not join or interrupt a scene without invitation.
• If someone asks to be left alone, respect that immediately.
• Obtain explicit consent before photographing or involving others in your scenes.

Privacy and Discretion

What happens here stays here. Treat all information about attendees and activities as confidential. Do not "out" anyone regarding their identity, orientation, kinks, or attendance.

Community Care

Don't yuck someone's yum. This means respecting that others may have different kinks, interests, and ways of expressing themselves. What isn't your thing may be someone else's joy. Keep negative reactions, comments, or judgments about others' consensual interests to yourself. This is an LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-inclusive space. Everyone is expected to show up with respect and care for others. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for:

• Discrimination or bias based on race, gender, sexuality, disability, or body size.
• Harassment, intimidation, coercion, bullying, or unwanted advances.
• Non-consensual behavior of any kind.
• Misgendering, deadnaming, or invalidating anyone's identity.

Intoxicants & Altered States

We do not sell or serve alcohol at this venue.

We recognize that substances affect capacity to consent, and we prioritize everyone's safety. If you appear unable to give or receive clear consent, a host may check in with you privately. Continued concern may result in being asked to pause play or step outside. This is never a punishment, but a community care measure. Our priority is keeping everyone safe and able to enjoy the space.

Health and Hygiene

• Please stay home if you are feeling sick or experiencing symptoms.
• Be scent-aware: avoid heavy perfumes, colognes, or strongly scented products.
• Be thoughtful and considerate of all bodily odors when attending and throughout events. Come prepared, as personal hygiene is your responsibility. If you need basic hygiene supplies, please ask a host.
• Respect others' disclosed allergies or sensitivities.

Respect the Space

Treat staff, hosts, and the venue with care and courtesy. Return any equipment to its proper place and report any damage or safety concerns to a host immediately.

• Wipe down any surfaces where fluid contact may have occurred.
• If you need cleaning or disinfecting supplies, please ask a host.

Scenes and Play

• Be mindful of those in active scenes or aftercare. Do not interrupt, crowd, or hover.
• Respect established play areas, furniture, and equipment; ask a host before using anything unfamiliar.
• Any play considered edge play must be disclosed in advance to event hosts. This includes rope suspension, any form of breath restriction, electrical play, and similar high-risk activities.
• Allow adequate space between scenes and bystanders.

Safewords

Agree on safewords before any play begins.

• "Red" or "Safeword" will immediately stop a scene. Alert hosts if necessary.
• "Yellow" (or equivalent) indicates a limit or request to reduce intensity.
• If verbal safewords are not possible, establish a clear nonverbal signal in advance. For example, three deliberate head shakes as a "no" signal, or dropping a held object.
• Honoring a safeword is non-negotiable. Ignoring one is a serious violation.

Safer Sex

• Communicate openly and honestly about STI status when relevant.
• Safer sex supplies will be available when needed.
• Respect others' safer sex boundaries and practices without question or pressure.

Safety Monitors & Dungeon Monitors

Dungeon Monitors (DMs) and hosts are here to support safety and consent. They have final say and may stop any scene. Please:

• Inform DMs or hosts in advance of any edge or atypical play.
• Follow their instructions promptly and without argument.
• Seek them out immediately if you witness any consent violation.
• Be patient; they may be attending to another matter.

Phones and Photography

No photography, video, or audio recording is permitted unless explicitly stated otherwise for a specific event. Keep your phone stored and screens dimmed in play areas. Violations of this policy are taken extremely seriously.

Aftercare

Aftercare is a vital part of responsible BDSM play. Check in with your play partners following a scene. Be mindful that aftercare needs vary; some may need space, others physical comfort, or time to decompress. Hosts may have a designated aftercare area or resources available. Please ask if you need support.

Newcomers & First-Timers

We welcome people who are new to events like this. If you're unsure about anything, ask a host. No question is too basic. We encourage experienced community members to be patient and welcoming mentors, not gatekeepers.

Concerns and Reporting

If you witness or experience a consent violation or safety concern, please speak with a host or event representative immediately. All reports will be handled with discretion and taken seriously. You will be believed and supported. You may also email dusty@kinkstore.com if you wish to remain anonymous. We are committed to accountability and learning.

Consequences for Violations

Violations of this code of conduct may result in:

• A verbal warning from a host or DM.
• Being asked to stop a scene or activity.
• Being asked to leave the event immediately.
• Being banned from future events.

Serious violations involving non-consent will result in immediate removal and may be reported to relevant community networks.

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Accessibility

The Penthouse at The Kink.com Center is fully ADA-accessible. The venue features two elevators, ADA-compliant restrooms, and step-free entry throughout.

We welcome guests with all access needs and encourage you to reach out in advance so we can do our best to accommodate you. This includes communication access needs such as ASL or kink-friendly interpretation services for educational events, which typically require advance booking. Interpreters and aides accompanying a guest are always welcome in that capacity at no additional charge.

To request accommodations or ask about access, contact us at events@kinkstore.com well in advance of the event.