Otterd4nce in Amsterdam: ‘amsterdance!
General Rules
- You must be at least 18 years old to attend.
- In all matters, decisions by the organisers are final.
- Violation of any rule could result in immediate removal from the event without a refund.
- Pictures and videos will be taken during the event. By attending you waive all rights to pictures taken by others that might include you.
Costume Rules
- No costume parts that contain real animal fur.
- No glitter or body paint. These are likely to damage others’ costumes.
- Keep costumes at “16” (CAT.2 / PG-13) level or below. We realise that this is a judgment call: We follow Eurofurence’s guidelines (see “Clothing and Decency”). Pup masks, rubber/vinyl/lycra, and harnesses are allowed as long as they don’t expose or accentuate genitalia or buttocks. Otterdance isn’t a fetish event: Ask ahead of time if your costume is “on the edge”.
- Entry to the “Headless Lounge” is for fursuiters only (with up to one assistant).
- Camera/recording devices may not be used in the “Headless Lounge”.
Touch Rules
- Some participants will be wearing a choice of wristbands to show their attitude toward touch.
- Red: Do not touch at all. Do not ask to touch.
- Yellow: Ask and get an explicit “yes” before touching. If you don’t get a “yes”, do not ask again during the event.
- Green: You may touch without asking, but must stop immediately if told.
- If an attendee isn’t wearing a wristband, follow the rules for “Yellow” (ask and get consent before touching).
- Touch includes all touch: hugs, petting, handshakes, everything. Failure to respect another’s wristband colour is cause for ejection.
- Costumes are not consent.
- Attendees may change their wristband colour if their mood changes. Always follow the rules for the current colour.
Behaviour Rules
- Keep displays of affection at “16” (CAT.2 / PG-13) level or below.
- Give costumers lots of room. They might have limited vision and hard-to-control parts (such as tails).
- Don’t approach or dance near costumers while carrying food or drink. Put it down first.
- Don’t dance “wild” or lift anyone else off the ground.