Rules of Conduct

Copenhagen Furry Club is a professional organisation composed of responsible, approachable, respectful and open-minded members of the furry fandom.

To ensure there is clarity and no misunderstandings about what kind of behaviour is acceptable at an event hosted by Copenhagen Furry Club, all attendees are expected to follow these rules.

Please make sure that you read and understand them before attending the event. If you have any questions you are welcome to contact us for any clarifications at registration@copenhagenfurryclub.dk.

Copenhagen Furry Club welcomes all individuals with an interest in anthropomorphic animals. However, we reserve the right to deny or revoke your attendance at any time for any reason.

General

• Use common sense at all times.

• Always follow the directions of event staff.

• We do not tolerate harassment of any kind.

• Any action or behaviour that causes significant interference with event operations, excessive discomfort to other attendees or adversely affects Copenhagen Furry Club's relationship with its guests, its venues, its partners or the public is forbidden.

• Please treat others respectfully.

Behaviour

• You are liable for any damage you may cause to the property of another attendee or to property of the venue.

• Consent is required for any physical contact, including hugging. Only an explicit unambiguous "Yes" is valid consent ("Yes means yes."). A fursuit is not consent. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. If you are asked to leave someone alone, then do so. There is NO discussion.

• Copenhagen Furry Club staff may ask any attendee to improve the hygiene of themself or any of their possessions.

• Personal audio systems (e.g., Bluetooth speakers) are allowed but must not be loud enough that disturb other blocks at the parade.

Parade

• Please avoid smoking or vaping next to fursuiters to avoid damaging their fur.

• Do not leave empty bottles, glasses or other trash behind. Please clean after yourself.

• You must also follow the parade's staff directions.

Registration

• You must be at least 18 years old for the entire time you attend the parade.

• Anyone can join the Copenhagen Furry Pride block. However, we ask you to register to ensure that we can plan accordingly together with Copenhagen Pride.

• You may not impersonate official event roles, communications or announcements.

Dress Code

Please keep in mind that your behaviour reflects on the fandom as a whole. All event exclusive areas are considered to be Safe for General Audiences at all times. 

• When in the parade area attendees may not wear clothing or accessories which are overly revealing, inappropriate to the atmosphere of the event (such as pup hoods, army gear or similar), the parade image or likely to draw reasonable complaints or offense.

• Wearing costumes, accessories or displaying items made out of real fur is not allowed.

• Sexual behaviour that goes beyond a mere display of affection is not allowed in public.

• Copenhagen Furry Club staff reserves the right to determine whether any clothing and/or accessories violate these rules.

Alcohol & Substances

• You are required to adhere to the alcohol policies of the parade at all times during the event.

• You are expected to drink responsibly. You will be held liable for what you say and do, even if intoxicated. Persons who are intoxicated to the point of impairment may be escorted outside the event areas. This may result in additional sanctions.

• The possession, consumption or sale of illegal substances (including, but not limited to: THC, LSD, MDMA, amphetamines, etc.) is not allowed.

• The abuse of any otherwise legal substances (such as nitrous oxide, alkyl nitrites, glue, etc.) as a drug is not allowed.

• Non-compliance with these rules may result in an expulsion from the event, a ban from future events and/or involvement of Danish law enforcement.

Hate Symbols

• Any speech or visual representation of a symbol that expresses, encourages or supports discrimination, violence or harassment based on race, sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, nationality or disability is strictly forbidden.

• Symbols or representations of movements or organisations that support or encourage hateful behaviour are not allowed to be worn or displayed at the parade in any form.

Closing Remarks

• By attending the event, you agree to comply with Danish law and to follow instructions from the organisers, Copenhagen Furry Club staff and parade staff.

• The Rules of Conduct will not be debated during the parade.

• If you have any problem with an action taken by a staff member during the event, please contact the Copenhagen Furry Club chairman at chairman@copenhagenfurryclub.dk.

• Copenhagen Furry Club staff reserves the right to impose any and all sanctions on attendees who violate these rules. Sanctions for violating the rules may range from a friendly reminder to a permanent ban from the events hosted by Copenhagen Furry Club.

• Decisions made by Copenhagen Furry Club staff are final.

• In case of serious violations, you may be removed from the parade.

• When in doubt, please ask – preferably before the parade starts. We will gladly answer all your questions.