The Code of Conduct is a code of conduct that sets out how we want to treat each other at Klangtherapie. Techno - Love - Utopia is what we want. With the Code of Conduct, we are facing up to the challenges of creating this utopia. We want to create a space in which we ALL have the freedom to be who we are.
Therefore: By entering the Klangtherapie site, you agree to our Code of Conduct. Any violation of the Code of Conduct will be punished and can lead to exclusion from the festival by applying the house rules. In this case, the ticket price will not be refunded. We also reserve the right to impose a long-term ban from the premises.
- We do not tolerate any form of racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, ableism or other forms of discrimination, sexualized violence and other assaultive behaviour!
- We respect our own boundaries and those of every other person. What is okay for you may be crossing boundaries for other people. Respect individual boundaries. Also: not everyone wants to be photographed. Ask if you want to take a photo of someone - even your friends!
- Consensus is key - act according to the enthusiastic consensus principle, because only YES!!! means yes!
- Appearance says nothing about a person's gender identity . Please treat yourself and others with sensitivity and respect. Use gender-sensitive language and ask the people around you which pronouns they would like to be addressed with.
- We all make mistakes. If people use discriminatory language or ways of thinking, we try to make them aware of this through constructive criticism. We ask you to listen openly and appreciatively to constructive criticism.
- Out of solidarity and to make people aware of their own privileges, we have decided on a no nipples policy at the bars. We ask you to keep your shirt on or cover your nipples in the crowd. We want to create an atmosphere that is as pleasant and respectful as possible for EVERYONE.
- There are also power imbalances in the Klangtherapie universe. Crew & artists have a special responsibility towards guests. Power imbalances also affect intimate contacts and make consensus difficult. Be aware of this inequality.
- There is also an awareness team this year for support in various situations: E.g. in cases of discrimination, sexualized violence, boundary violations, panic attacks or other mental issues. The person affected defines for themselves when and what form of discrimination/violence/assault they have experienced. This definition is not questioned. The awareness team works in strict confidence and can be contacted around the clock on +49 176 52616997.
- Please don't just look out for your fellow human beings, also respect nature and leave as few traces as possible. It is also very important to us that you read and follow our information - especially about "camping", "young people & children" and "at the festival"!
If you notice that other festival guests are not adhering to the Code of Conduct, please contact security or the awareness team (+49 176 52616997).
Let's live change together!
Techno - Love - UTOPIE
Glossary
Some definitions evolve over time. The following definitions are the result of some research, but they may not be perfect. We welcome your input and your precise formulations: awareness@klangtherapie-festival.de
Discrimination
Discrimination is a social phenomenon of disadvantage, marginalization and devaluation. Discrimination is understood to be any unjustified unequal treatment that takes place consciously or unconsciously and is supported by the power system. Groups or individuals are disadvantaged, devalued and oppressed on the basis of individual or group-specific (supposed) characteristics. Discrimination can have devastating consequences for the discriminated person, massively affecting their well-being and mental stability, life expectancy, career prospects and much more.
There are various forms of discrimination, such as
Racism
Racism stands for the discrimination, devaluation and exclusion of structurally disadvantaged groups or individuals on the basis of actual or ascribed physical or cultural characteristics (e.g. skin color, origin, language, religion). Racism makes it impossible for those affected to participate in society on an equal footing. A statement that is based on the logic of racial ideology is racist.
Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism is a world view that sees the existence of Jewish people as the cause of all problems. The neologism 'anti-Semitism' expresses a different view of Jews, who are not primarily defined by their religion, but as a people, nation or race. Therefore, not only people of the Jewish faith are affected, but also other people marked (=interpreted) as Jewish. Anti-Semitism includes ideas and argumentation patterns that express conspiracy thinking, denial and relativization of the Shoah, calls to boycott Israeli productions, treatment of Jewish people as representatives of Israel or, for example, equating Israeli policy with the crimes of the National Socialists.
Sexism
Sexism refers to various forms of discrimination against people based on their (perceived) gender. The term sexism also stands for the underlying ideology that defines and hierarchizes gender roles. The manifestations of sexism are culturally and historically determined. Sexism is particularly evident in the marginalization of women, trans*, non-binary and inter* people.
Ableism
Ableism/hostilityism describes discrimination based on physical, mental and/or psychological disability. It is based on a partially constructed image of health and abilities. People who deviate from this are described as "disabled", ill or impaired and reduced to this characteristic, thereby dehumanizing them. Competencies in other areas of life are denied.
A person is not disabled, but is disabled by a society that creates barriers. The term "person with a disability" is used in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and can therefore be used as a valid self-designation.
Ageism or age discrimination
Ageism is a form of discrimination based on age.
Age discrimination describes the discrimination of people of a relatively advanced age.
Younger and younger people can also experience discrimination based on their age. Adultism refers to the belittling of children on the basis of their age by denying them wisdom, maturity, independence or intelligence due to their age and denying them social participation.
Classism
Classism is a form of discrimination in which people experience discrimination on the basis of their social origin or ascribed social position in society. Classism primarily affects people who are unemployed and affected by poverty, workers or people with no or low formal educational qualifications. Social status is the only discrimination criterion that is not enshrined in equal treatment law.
Crossing the line
A transgression is behavior that crosses a person's personal boundaries. The perpetrator is not always aware of this transgression.
Individual boundaries
Personal boundaries are not only situation-dependent, but also very individual. These boundaries represent a personal space in which we can decide what is allowed and what is not. Therefore, the perception of when boundaries have been crossed is subjective and only the person concerned can decide when their boundaries have been crossed. Personal boundaries can be divided into five categories:
- emotional boundaries (own feelings in a certain situation)
- physical/physical boundaries (e.g. own space, no matter how big it may be)
- social boundaries (e.g. own friends, hobbies, etc.)
- Intellectual boundaries (e.g. own thoughts & opinions)
- Spiritual boundaries (own (un)faith/spirituality)
Consensus (enthusiastic)
Only an enthusiastic "YES!" means yes. This means that a "maybe later", "I don't know", "not really" and similar are not active consents = NO. Asking for consent or actively expressing consent can be unfamiliar. We are often wrong when we infer from ourselves to others or tacitly assume what another person (does not) want. The following therefore applies: consensus is the active agreement of all participants, whether non-verbal or verbal. The people involved are engaged in a transparent process to create a joint solution. Consensus is a method for reflecting and communicating personal needs, boundaries and desires and is therefore intimate and sau sexy.
Gender identity (gender)
The gender with which a person identifies themselves or not. This involves social, lived and perceived gender. Gender identity can differ from the gender assigned at birth. The read gender (interpreted in everyday life) does not necessarily correspond to the gender identity.
Read gender (being read as female/male)
The gender that other people ascribe to a person based on appearance and behavior. Accordingly, a person who is read as female is a person who is perceived or read as a woman by others. This does not mean that this person is actually female or identifies as a woman.
Gender-sensitive language or gender-appropriate language
Using and employing language in such a way that all genders and identities are addressed equally visibly and appreciatively. That no existing gender and no existing person is denied their existence.
Pronouns
Personal pronouns can be used to describe participants in a situation or to refer to third parties in a conversation. In German, the most commonly used pronouns are "er/sie". Unfortunately, the German language does not yet have a legally recognized third pronoun, such as in English (they/them) or Swedish (hen). Alternative gender-neutral pronouns in German are, for example, "sier", "xier", "nin", "dey". When you get to know a person, ask about the pronoun as well as the name (e.g.: What is your name? What pronouns do you use?). Even if you are talking about a person whose gender you don't know, the neutral option is the best. If you are talking about a person, you can also say "the person" or the name instead of a gender-neutral pronoun.
Privilege
A privilege is a not 100% deserved, disproportionate advantage over other people (groups). A privilege exists as soon as people have structural privileges and advantages due to group affiliations or attributions that were not (entirely) acquired through their own performance or special qualifications. Conversely, these socially granted opportunities to act are denied or made more difficult for others. Privileges therefore always create disadvantages for others. In a privileged position, the privileged shape the norm (power of the dominant society) and are often unaware of their privilege. It is precisely from a privileged position that there is room for manoeuvre with which precisely this privilege can be democratized and thus ultimately abolished.
No Nipples Policy
is a small but effective idea to show solidarity with people who are read as female. In the heat of the moment, females cannot simply remove their upper body clothing without fearing sexualization, objectification, stigmatization, staring, secret video recordings, harassment and the risk of physical assault (for which they are then also "themselves to blame"). You can find out more about the No Nipple Policy here.
Right to definition
At the heart of the right to definition are the perspective and needs of the person concerned, which form the starting point for any further action. The only person who can define when an assault or transgression is taking place or has taken place is the person concerned. This also includes the form and naming of the violence or discrimination suffered by the person concerned. Situations are perceived differently and people have individual emotional and physical boundaries. Therefore, there can be no universal definition of an assault.
The right to define refers to a specific case. It is possible for those affected to seek support in order to discuss, process and name what they have experienced. What happens after a violation of boundaries or discrimination depends on the wishes and needs of the person affected.
Affected person
We prefer the term "affected person" to the term "victim". The latter implies the individual case, passivity, necessary, irreparable helplessness and creates "victim identity". The term "affected person" focuses more on the process of crossing the line, emphasizing the structural component and the system behind it: "affected person" points to the everyday, while the "victim" of an extraordinary, one-off event has no choice but to become a victim of their fate.