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Mantra #8 — The Underground Ethics Charter

Safe, Cleanand Traceless

A respected space is a living space.

One of the 10 mantras of the Underground Ethics Charter for a more conscious nightlife culture.

Base (1–4) Standard (5–8) Excellence (9–10)

"Safety and cleanliness are not constraints — they are the condition for true collective freedom."

What is this mantra for?

What it protects

  • The shared space and the right to come back
  • For you: your responsibility not to leave problems behind
  • For others: a safe and clean environment for everyone

When to apply it

  • Throughout the night — not just at the end
  • When using shared spaces (bathrooms, bar, dancefloor)
  • Before leaving the venue

How to apply it

  • Manage your consumption — know your limits
  • Pick up what you put down, leave spaces as you found them
  • If you see a hazard or a mess, report it
Mantra #1 — Take Care of Yourself →

What this means in practice

  • Respect shared belongings, equipment and spaces
  • Pick up your waste and take care of the immediate environment
  • Return lost items and act with honesty
  • Refuse any form of abuse, manipulation or ambiguous behavior
  • Act clearly, responsibly and in line with the spirit of the venue

Why it matters

When safety is fragile, magic contracts. When a venue is neglected, it disappears.

Taking care of the space means taking care of the community.

The context

A safe and clean space allows everyone to feel confident, relax and express themselves fully. When the venue is respected and behaviors are clear, the magic flows naturally. Taking care of the space means taking care of the community.

Safety doesn't limit freedom — it makes it possible. A clean and respected space stays open to the community. A neglected space ends up disappearing. Trust is not proclaimed: it's built through simple, constant and visible actions.

Inspiration

This mantra is inspired by discussions held during the S.O.U.L. Montréal workshop-conference on October 17, 2024, at the Salon Daomé.

The following capsules nourish this reflection:

#1Introduction to underground ethics #7Personal safety – community – goodwill #9"No drama zone" and the dancefloor #11The soft touch, cell phone policy, and leave no trace

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