2022 Policies

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Carrie/Pebbles/AGM

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Chicago Alliance LARP Harassment Policy

Chicago Alliance LARP, as a whole, including; staff, owners, players and volunteers, is committed to maintaining an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to play in an environment free from discriminatory harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or membership in any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. In keeping with this commitment, Chicago Alliance LARP will not tolerate discriminatory harassment of members at game, or game related activities by anyone. Chicago Alliance LARP is committed to promptly investigating all complaints of discriminatory harassment, and to taking prompt and effective remedial action to stop such conduct from occurring.

Definition and Examples of Discriminatory Harassment
Discriminatory Harassment consists of unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, visual or physical, that is based on an individual’s protected status, such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or membership in any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, that creates an intimidating, coercive, hostile, or offensive environment. Examples of this type of conduct may include, but are not limited to: making slurs or epithets; stereotyping; removing accommodations or corrective devices provided to or used by a disabled individual; and excluding individuals from the use of, or making them feel uncomfortable in their use of, facilities because of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or membership in any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Sexual Harassment is a specific type of discriminatory harassment consisting of unwelcome or unwanted sexual attention, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct or a sexual nature or other offensive behavior directed towards a member because of, or on account of, their gender or sexual orientation. Examples of the types of conduct that may constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to: unwelcome sexual advances, propositions, flirtations, demands for sexual favors; unwanted and unnecessary physical contact (such as grabbing, rubbing, patting, pinching, touching, or hugging); demands for sexual favors in exchange for favorable treatment; display of pornographic material; excessively offensive remarks, including unwelcome graphic or suggestive comments about an individual’s body, appearance, dress, sexual prowess or deficiencies; obscene jokes; the display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures; and any other unwelcome or unwanted conduct of sexual nature, such as leering, whistling, staring, name calling.

Reporting Harassment
Chicago Alliance LARP encourages members who believe that they are being harassed to promptly notify the offender(s) that the behavior is unwelcome and must stop immediately.

If a member chooses not to confront the offending individual(s) directly, or if the conduct continues after they have told the individual(s) to stop, the member should immediately inform a Chicago Alliance LARP staff member.

Members who witness or who have information regarding discriminatory harassment are also encouraged to report such information promptly to Chicago Alliance LARP staff.


Investigating Complaints
Chicago Alliance LARP will investigate all allegations of discriminatory harassment in as thorough, prompt, and confidential manner as is reasonably possible. Chicago Alliance LARP will undertake all inquiries with due regard to the privacy of all parties involved consistent with a thorough and appropriate investigation.


Retaliation is Strictly Prohibited
Chicago Alliance LARP, as a whole, including; staff, owners, players and volunteers, will not retaliate against an individual who, in good faith, makes a report of discriminatory harassment or provides information concerning an act of discriminatory harassment, nor permits any member to do so. Retaliation is a serious violation of this policy and will not be tolerated. Persons who engage in retaliatory activity are in direct violation of this policy and will be disciplined accordingly, up to and including immediate suspension. Complaints and information of retaliation are subject to the same reporting, investigation, and remedial procedures as harassment complaints.

Resolving the Complaint
If Chicago Alliance LARP determines that a member has violated this policy against discriminatory harassment and retaliation, disciplinary action will be taken commensurate with Chicago Alliance LARP’s judgement as to the seriousness of the particular offense, up to, and including, immediate suspension or banning. Disciplinary action imposed on a member may include, without limitation, one or more of the following: a verbal and/or written reprimand; temporary suspension; or an indefinite ban.

While this policy sets forth Chicago Alliance LARP’s standards for promoting a game that is free from discriminatory harassment, this policy does not limit Chicago Alliance LARP’s authority or ability to discipline or take any other remedial action for game conduct determined to be inappropriate, regardless of whether the conduct meets the definition of discriminatory harassment.

Chicago Alliance LARP is committed to enforcing this policy in order to ensure that all members are able to enjoy a game that is free from discriminatory harassment and retaliation. It is expected that all members will be committed to making this policy a success.



Chicago Alliance LARP Service Dog and ESA Policy

Chicago Alliance LARP is a membership based club running private events on closed sites. At this time, we do not allow Emotional Support Animals(ESA), Service Dogs, or pets of any kind on site before, during, or after a sanctioned Alliance LARP Chicago event is to be held.



Chicago Alliance LARP Fade from Party Policy

This document outlines how a player can exit a module or scene for medical and/or personal reasons if any should arise at ANY given time during an Chicago Alliance LARP event.

Members of Chicago Alliance LARP should always feel safe at any and all Chicago Alliance LARP events. All members should feel comfortable removing themselves from any situation that the member may feel unwell in. A member may Fade From Party if they are experiencing physical or emotional pain, fatigue, panic, or any other personal reasons that the member believes it necessary for that player to step away from the situation. Players who Fade From Party must wear a Hot Pink Headband and should be left alone except by Staff, Medical Marshals, or any persons personally requested by the member calling the Fade From Party. Later, when the member returns to game, that member should not be ostracized or otherwise punished in or out of the game for choosing to Fade From Party. Fade From Party is intended as a safety measure for member’s who need it and should not be used to escape or otherwise avoid an In Game situation. Taking Fade From Party is always a member’s choice. The goal of Fade From Party is to always protect our members.

Process: At any point in which a member feels like they need to remove themselves from a situation, they may call "Fade From Party" and that player should physically leave the location completely. This is done by walking away with hands on their head, then putting on a Hot Pink headband on. If a staff member was not present or doesn’t know about the situation, one person, player or NPC, should quickly locate and inform staff. All other member’s should carry on as normal. Staff will speak with the member and summon the Medical Marshal or any other persons needed if necessary. When (if) the member is ready to return to the game, they should speak with staff or NPC’s to determine how best to reintegrate themselves into the scene or the module.




Code of Conduct for Internet Access for Chicago Alliance LARP

Rules and Code of Conduct for Online Interactions:
1. Racism, sexism, ableism, bigotry, homophobia, transphobia, or hate speech of any kind, directed at any specific demographic or person will not be tolerated.
2. Please leave all Out of Game (OOG) personal religious and political views on your personal online portals as we will not be allowing it inside our online footprint.
3. Be mindful of other members, and if someone tells you that you’re doing something which makes them uncomfortable, be respectful and adjust your behavior. If someone is making you uncomfortable and does not correct their behavior upon being asked, or you are uncomfortable speaking with them, please reach out to Staff.
4. Be aware that because we are a versatile and inclusive community, we expect members to respect proper pronouns, be receptive to gentle correction, and, above all, welcome all people and lifestyles.
5. Please keep all interactions within our server Safe For Work (SFW). If you’re not sure what this means then please ask a mod/admin/Staff.
6. Leave other servers’, other chapters’, Facebook, and Twitter issues elsewhere.
7. If you have an issue with someone, or believe they are not following our rules, require an invite link for a new person, or anything else please contact Staff. A list of Staff is always available through the #General-discussion under the member list. And one will be posted and updated accordingly in the CoC Channel.

If you have any further questions, then don't be afraid to ask any Staff member.

Carding system for Online Interactions:
1. Yellow Card- First offense. There will be a private message sent to the recipient to advise them that they have violated the code of conduct, earned a Yellow Card, and advised to change behaviors. This action will be recorded in the Chapter’s conduct database.
2. Red card- Second offense. There will be a private message sent to the recipient to advise them that they have continued to violate the code of conduct, earned a Red Card, and they will be Muted on the server for 72 hours. This action will be recorded in the Chapter’s conduct database.
3. Server Ban - If the Yellow Card and Red Card does not diminish behavior. The conduct will be brought to Senior Staff for review. If the Senior Staff feels it is appropriate a server ban will occur. The review and/or ban will be recorded in the Chapter’s conduct database. After six months if appeal is requested, or behavior on other online formats has been matching the code of conduct a new review by Senior Staff will occur which may result in reversing the ban or upholding it.
4. Permanent Ban from Alliance Chicago LARP. If behavior is habitual, unrepentant, or especially egregious the Owner may permanently ban the offender in perpetuity from Alliance Chicago. This extends to all online formats and physical events.

Typically a verbal warning in which Staff reach out to explain the situation and invite improved behavior may be applied before reaching the severity of the above mentioned steps, which will then be followed in order, but the Chapter and its Staff reserve the right to escalate directly to any step in the process as needed or required by grievance being addressed.

This document applies to all Chapter Online portals, including the Alliance Forums, The Alliance Chicago LARP Discord, the Alliance Chicago LARP Facebook page and others. It does not apply to your personal formats, however, it is highly encouraged to recognize that your behavior in your personal spaces may reflect on you. Especially if you are Staff of the Chapter. We are all adults striving to better our community and should act with respect and caring for each other.
 
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Chicago Alliance LARP Footwear Policy


Chicago Alliance LARP is a physically inclined game which is held in the setting of the great outdoors. The outdoor environment means that the ground may become uneven, wet, slippery, etc. at times depending on weather, the area and props that are used during the event. As such, footwear must be appropriate for this environment and the activities included during an event. Chicago Alliance Staff holds the right to ask a member to change their footwear or not participate if the following guidelines are not followed once a person is declared or appears to be “In Game”. These guidelines are for NPC and PC alike. Please note that a member may wear whatever footwear preferred when that person is considered “OUT OF GAME”. The following guidelines are set in place to prevent injuries and unsafe conditions during a Chicago Alliance Event during:

  • Footwear must not have a heel more than 1” tall​
  • Footwear must not be considered a dress shoe​
  • Footwear must contain the entire foot providing support and a closed toe.​
  • Footwear must be worn at all times outside of sleep.​


Please note that certain NPC’s may have exceptions to this rule, however, those NPC’s will never be engaged in combat.


Chicago Alliance LARP Events that are declared as “combat free” or “no combat events” are excluded from this policy and it’s terms.​
 
LCO Magic Item Policy: Alliance Chicago accepts all standard effect LCO items from other chapters with no limit. However, any item that has non standard effects will be denied if from out of chapter.

NPC Policy: All full event NPCs are given 100 goblin stamps per logistics period in addition to the double xp standard within Alliance.
Anyone who jumps ship for 4 hours are given a full boat of protectives, filled spell stores if they have them, and are healed to full as well.
 
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