Rules

**Rules and Regulations**

* If there is a concern or an issue please reach out directly to the Founders of the Medieval Group: Aniello & Kathrine Coizza
* All local (mundane) laws apply to each event.
	+ Real weapons are generally not allowed
		- If you would like to bring a medieval weapon it must be approved at least 24 hours BEFORE the event
		- Approved weapons must remain sheathed at all times
* No Solicitation or promotion without prior consent from the founders.
	+ This includes
		- Events or gatherings of any sort
		- Businesses or products

* The group is open to all ages, except when noted otherwise. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Ask before you touch, this is in regard to physical affections and interacting with objects that do not belong to you.
* You are liable for anything that happens to your person or belongings. Hosts/Organizers/Council members are not responsible if anything should occur.
* If you break something, ask to repay it. If you do break something and refuse to help right the wrong your membership/ability to join events may be affected. However, we will want to work with you.
* Keep our group immersive in medieval fantasy:
	+ Please dress in medieval/fantasy garments. Although we understand sometimes people are not able to, especially those who are new (who may come to their first two events garb free), we want to create an immersive atmosphere and we need people to dress appropriately. Please reach out to the founders who will help you figure out garb if you are unsure.
		- You may be denied entrance if you do not wear the correct apparel and you are not new.
		- Only nobility may wear crowns. Nobility is earned through membership and volunteering to work with the group. Wearing a crown when not earned may result in denial of entry, removal from the event, or full removal from the group. (Flower crowns are perfectly suitable for anyone to wear).
	+ Limit cell phone/electronic usage.

* You must be 18 years of age to participate in any form of dueling, and a waiver must be signed and on file.
* All creative property that you create and submit to this group is shared property. You may use your own original work as you please, but the founders of the Medieval group have the rights to use it, for, but limited to: publication, profit, and in any media format without any rights needed, profits or recognition due.
	+ Any creative material that you did not create and submit cannot be used for other outlets or for profit without written consent from a founder of the group.
* Photography and videography are encouraged, but may not be used for profit without written consent from the founders.
	+ Photography and videography captured at events by the medieval group may be used by the founders with the rights to use it, for, but limited to: publication, profit, and in any media format without any rights needed, profits or recognition due.
	+ Please respect those who are vocal about not being recorded.
* Rule updates and changes will be shared to every member by the host's best ability, byways of email, meetup, website, and posted at events.  It is the individual’s responsibility to take note of these changes as they are retroactive.
* Reasons for removal from group can include but not limited to:
	+ Violating mundane law or Medieval Group rules
		- Physical Altercation
		- Harassment
		- Stealing
		- Vandalization
		- Negligence
		- Using the site for personal gain/solicitation