Code of Conduct

The following POrtalBurn Code of Conduct is applicable to all participants. The POrtalBurn BOD may, at their discretion, ban individuals or take other actions for reasons outside of those listed here:

1. POrtalBurn is guided by the Ten Principles of Burning Man.

2. At all events organized by POrtalBurn, participants are responsible for their own behavior and resolving their own issues. If a participant does not feel they can resolve their issue, they are encouraged to ask a Ranger for assistance in determining how to resolve the issue.

3. POrtalBurn strongly encourages behaving in a manner that allows other participants to feel, and be safe.

4. POrtalBurn will not tolerate any behavior that jeopardizes its ability to hold the annual burn and other community events.

5. POrtalBurn encourages radical self expression and welcomes the stranger, and we share an expectation that all participants will work to create a space that is welcoming for everyone.

Examples of behavior that are unacceptable include but are not limited to:

1. Consent Violations - touching someone without their permission, taking photographs of someone without their permission, adding substances to someone's food or drink without their permission, etc.

2. Stalking/Harassment/Intimidation/Threatening - if someone tells you to leave them alone, respect that. Don't follow them around or continue to talk to them.

3. Endangering Others - failing to stay outside the safety perimeter during a burn, failing to supervise minors in your care, violating the fire safety guidelines, reckless operation of motor vehicles, etc.

4. Theft or Intentional Destruction of Property - if it's not yours, and it's not clear that it's a gift, either leave it alone or turn it in to lost and found. POrtalBurn has a variety of artwork, including interactive pieces, for the community to enjoy; don't intentionally damage any of it.

5. Hate Speech and/or Discrimination - No one principle can exist at the expense of the other. For example, your radical self expression does not supersede radical inclusion. If you don't understand this by now, you will experience radical exclusion.

If you would like to report a violation please select link below:

POrtalburn Incident Report Form

For more information regarding the Code of Conduct Committee (CoCC), expectations, investigation procedure, and timing, please see the Portalburn Code of Conduct and Conduct Committee Guidelines.

The CoCC, like all of POrtalBurn, is 100% volunteer run.

If you would like to know more about the Code of Conduct Committee background, mission, member expectations, and selection process, please read the Portalburn Code of Conduct and Conduct Committee Guidelines.

If you would like to apply to be on the CoCC, Click the link below!

POrtalBurn Code of Conduct Committee (CoCC) Application Form