Septimo Contract

Welcome to the Septimo contract! Your character receives this document upon joining the septimo ship; they are expected to sign and abide by this contract. They will be held in a ‘holding room’ until the contract is signed.

Characters are welcome to rebel, break rules, and not respect ships' authority, though they may face in-game consequences.

Septimo allows one free passage to anyone seeking shelter or relocation. The permanent crew will have a job/position on the ship. Characters can work/sleep off-screen, and it does not have to damage your roleplay time.

See Posts and Duties for the complete list of working positions.

The captain will keep contracts in a safe in the Captain's Office. It is only accessible to the captain team or the person who has signed.

## The Contract

I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ agree to read and follow the expectations listed below.

### ***General***

* I understand Captain's word is Final.
* I understand that if I breach this contract, I will face the punishment accordingly and in equal exchange. This can be but is not subjected to withholding pay, being transferred to the cells, demotion of contract, or physical punishment, which may result in injury or death.
* I understand Septimo accepts any/all individuals despite who they are or their life pre-septimo.
* Discussions held within the captain's office are kept confidential.
* I am to disclose medical information to the captain upon signing.
* I am to disclose the wanted bounty to the captain upon signing.
* I am aware that the Septimo is out of regional jurisdiction.

### Safty and Security

* If I witness another person breaking the contract, I will report this to the captain or guard team immediately. Report within 24 hours to ensure your report has an intervention.
* I will disclose this to the guard and captain team if a crew member acts suspiciously.
* Unless there is an immediate threat to the crew, I will not act on my suspicions of another crew member without being given orders.
* I can act in self-defense or the protection of myself and my crew. Guards are to restrain if an act of abuse is displayed. I may only use Self-defense to de-escalate; it must not be a reason to fight or harm.
* Those who have acted to harm will be restrained and escorted to the cells. Only the captain team holds the right to judge, punish, and decide the outcome of breaking my contract and will do so with the help of the guard team and witnesses.
* If I witness a person on deck who does not hold a contract. I will reach out to a guard, and I will aid in escorting them to the holding room. The holding room is located next to the lounge.
* I will not use magic or abilities in a way that could harm another.
* I will not damage or vandalize the ship or its inventory.
* I cannot access Storage, Engine rooms, Infirmary, Kitchen, or Cells - Unless at work.
* I understand I will not harm another for dietary needs.

### Discrimination and Harrassment

* I will not request any private information from my peers. Including asking questions or disclosing information about religion, race, disability, sexual orientation, or a person's past ETC.
* I will not spread gossip or hear-say about others.
* I will not physically touch another member of the crew without the need for medical or professional intervention.

### Health and Well-being

* I understand I must fill out medical information upon signing this contract
* If I become sick, injured, or mentally unwell, I must seek support or care from the medical team within 24 hours.
* I understand that I must receive medical attention to the best of the medical team's abilities. Medical care is prioritized by severity, status, and reason for the injury. Medical care may be delayed or refused if I neglect or harm myself recklessly outside of work.
* I understand that if I am wounded or deemed unfit to work, my contract may be temporarily held. If I do not follow medical guidelines such as resting, not working, not fighting, etc, and cause a decline in my health, I will not be allowed further treatment.
* I may be required to pay for my medical care when I have not followed the above guidelines.
* If I need medical care that the Septimo cannot provide, the ship will care for me until hospital intervention on land.
* I understand that Septimo can not, and will not, cater to pregnant individuals or young children.

### **Living and Inventory**

##### Personal Space

* Upon joining the septimo, I am assigned a bunk within a cabin room. There are three cabin rooms with 30 beds. Medical and Engineers have a smaller bunk location for on-call work shifts. Bunks are available in different sizes. I will not sleep in communal areas.
* Each bunk holds an empty trunk and a shelf above the headboard for my personal belongings. I must ensure that I keep my belongings in my space.
* I understand I am to be responsible for my inventory. Locks are not to be broken.
* No pets over 6 feet allowed on the ship. Any pet is my responsibility.

##### Food

* A supply of bread, oats, and fruit is always available within the ship's communal areas.
* Chefs will prepare two cooked meals daily. Chefs will refill meals throughout the day. Meals include stews, curries, broths and soups, boiled potatoes, and cooked rice. These meals are free, and a menu is available on the notice board.
* I will keep personal food in my private inventory. I can only cook unique food in the company of a chef.
* I will not consume more than what is rationed to me and be considerate of others.
* I will discuss dietary needs with the captain.

##### Personal Hygiene

* I know the ship contains one bathhouse that any crew member can visit anytime.
* I know one shower house contains eight shower cubicles for privacy.
* Cleaners will clean Baths and showers at 5 am and 3 pm daily; scents and towels will be available for crew; these will be washed and replaced throughout the day.
* One room for eight toilet cubicles will be cleaned throughout the day.
* I am not to be without clothing or naked in communal areas

### Sexual Activity

* I understand acts of consensual sex will be done in my bunk if desired.
* Sexual activity will not be tolerated in communal areas.
* I am aware I share a cabin with others and will respect my environment. If I wish for privacy, I am to wait till the dock

### Payment and Shifts

* I will get paid for the shifts I work under my contract.
* I will work my shifts and not work overtime without permission from the captain.
* The ship Purser will hold my payments in a personal fund.
* I can request finances from my fund anytime during my stay.

### Docked at Land

* I will wait for the captain's command to leave once the ship docks. Information about the dock will be disclosed to me.
* I understand my responsibility is to care for myself when on land.
* When on land, I am to respect the culture and law. I should not harm civilians, and I will protect the Septimo from any prejudice by conducting myself appropriately in front of Civilians
* I am welcome to trade and sell on land. However, my trade must meet the trade laws of the land.

### Entertainment

* I can use my free time on the ship however I wish as long as my hobbies and shifts abide by the rules of this contract.
* I am welcome to use the training hall to train or spar as long as my time doing so is respectful and with no intent to harm myself or others.
* I will be mindful of the use of the communal areas and respect that these areas are for social use at all times.
* I understand there is a library available to me. The books I take from the library should be returned or replaced.
* I have access to an open bar at all times. Ale, beer, and mead are free on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 pm - 1 pm. Outside these times, alcoholic beverages must be paid for.
* No person is to have a game of cards or dice for money or gold.
* ***I understand***  **No person is to decline a drink with the captain.**