Mantra 02 · The Base
No means
no
no
« Consent is the foundation of respect and all social bonds. »
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to create this safe space
The 4 key actions
Ask before you touch
Respect refusal without negotiating
Silence is not a yes
Intoxication cancels consent
How to apply it
Ask before initiating any contact, even casual. Respect a refusal immediately — without negotiating or insisting.
Why it matters
Every person's dignity: no contact should be endured. A space where limits are recognized and respected by all.
When to apply it
Before any physical contact. When you're not sure. If someone near you seems uncomfortable or withdrawn.
What this concretely implies
Always ask before initiating physical contact
Immediately respect a refusal, verbal or non-verbal
Never insist, negotiate or guilt-trip after a no
Legal framework
Organizers have a legal duty of care toward participants (Civil Code of Québec, art. 1457). Each participant is responsible for their own actions.
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S.O.U.L. Montréal
Spirit Of Underground Living
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