Mantra #2 — The Underground Ethics CharterThis is the foundation of all social dynamics — Mantra #2 of the Underground Ethics Charter, an ethical framework for a more conscious nightlife culture.
Participate ↓"Consent is the foundation of respect and all social dynamics. It is essential to proper conduct and safety."
Consent is the invisible pillar that supports the entire trust structure of a collective space. Without it, freedom becomes threat, proximity becomes intrusion, and the celebration becomes a ground of insecurity.
Without consent, it's no — this is the foundation of all social dynamics.
Underground culture rests on a subtle balance between individual freedom and collective responsibility. Consent is not a formality: it's the foundation of every healthy human interaction.
Without explicit consent, no contact, no proximity, no interaction is legitimate. It starts within each person — in the ability to recognize the other's limits and to respect a "no" without negotiation.
This testimonial is real. It comes from a member of the Montreal underground community. The name has been removed.
A silent, one-handed gesture that can change everything. Created by the Canadian Women's Foundation, adapted by S.O.U.L. Montréal for the underground world.
This agreement is inspired by discussions held during the S.O.U.L. Montréal workshop-conference on October 17, 2024, at the Salon Daomé.
The following capsules nourish this reflection:
The Charter is built through connection — to yourself, to others, to the night. Your voice directly shapes its final form.
