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Rights & Legal Protection

Your rights
exist too

The values SOUL stands for — consent, dignity, privacy, safety — are also backed by law in Québec and Canada.

The laws that protect you at the heart of the night.

See key protections ↓
This is who we are.
Help us bring these values to life — together, we create this space.
Any breach may result in being asked to leave the event.

This page isn't meant to intimidate. It's here to remind us that the behaviours the underground community has given itself as values have long been recognized as important by society too. Culture sometimes precedes the law. Here, they point in the same direction.

01 — Consent
Consent is non-negotiable
Every physical, intimate, or sexual interaction requires free and explicit consent. Silence, pressure, or ambiguity cannot replace a yes. This principle applies everywhere — including on a dancefloor.
Criminal Code of Canada Section 271 — Sexual Assault Québec Charter of Rights and Freedoms Section 1 — Right to life, personal safety and freedom
Mantra 02 — Without consent, it's a no
02 — Your Image & Privacy
Your image belongs to you too
Photographing, filming, publishing, or sharing someone's image without their consent is a violation of their privacy. This includes stories, reels, screenshots, and posts on any platform. In intimate contexts, it is a criminal offence.
Québec Charter of Rights and Freedoms Section 5 — Right to privacy Civil Code of Québec Sections 35-36 — Reputation and privacy Criminal Code of Canada Section 162.1 — Non-consensual intimate images
Mantra 06 — No Phone
03 — Harassment & Insistence
Insistence can cross a line
Following someone, repeatedly pressing after a refusal, threatening someone, or making them fear for their safety can constitute criminal harassment. A "no" — spoken, gestured, or expressed through body language — carries legal weight.
Criminal Code of Canada Section 264 — Criminal Harassment
Mantra 04 — Respect the Bubble
04 — Dignity & Respect
Respect is more than a value
Every person has the right to dignity, honour, and reputation. Discrimination based on race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other ground is prohibited. Goodwill isn't a luxury — it's a recognized obligation.
Québec Charter of Rights and Freedoms Section 4 — Right to dignity Québec Charter of Rights and Freedoms Section 10 — Right to equality, no discrimination
Mantra 03 — Be Kind, Bring the Light
05 — Collective Responsibility
A strong framework protects everyone
Québec civil law recognizes that every person has an obligation not to cause harm to others, according to the rules of conduct that apply to their circumstances. This applies to event organizers and participants alike. Building a respectful space isn't just good practice — it's a legally recognized responsibility.
Civil Code of Québec Section 1457 — General civil liability
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Important

S.O.U.L. is not a court

SOUL is first and foremost a cultural and human project, born from the underground community. This page exists to remind us that many of the values we collectively carry are also recognized as important by society. Not to threaten. Not to judge. To inform.

This page does not constitute legal advice. For any situation requiring legal assistance, please consult a qualified professional or the resources listed below.

Resources

If you need help or information.

911
Immediate danger — call without hesitation.
SOS Conjugal Violence
24/7 · Confidential · Free
1-800-363-9010
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
24/7 · Confidential
1-888-933-9007
Québec Human Rights Commission
Information and complaints
cdpdj.qc.ca →
Victims of Criminal Acts
Support, guidance, compensation
victimes.gouv.qc.ca →
SOUL Resource
The Signal for Help

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The values you carry.
The rights that protect you.

The underground night deserves to be lived in a space where everyone is respected. That's why SOUL exists. And these rights exist so that intention becomes reality.

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