The Leathermen's Code

HONOR: I will form a bond with other Leathermen. In my associations, I will not lie, cheat or steal. Nor shall I malign my brothers in leather. I will pay due respect to all and shall, at all times, settle any and all disputes with discretion. I shall always respect their privacy and property! 

INTEGRITY: I will engage only in SAFE, SAINE and CONSENSUAL activities and only in activities that are personally known and experienced by me. I will personally test and experience any unknown activities prior to engaging in any play with others. I will establish and honor 'safe words' and/or signals for all activities.

TRUST: I will not misrepresent my abilities to others. I will establish and abide by set rules of conduct and will always act in the best interests of all parties in any and all situations. I will not abuse the trust earned and placed in me by my brothers in leather.

TEMPERANCE: I will recognize the endurance and limits of others. I will not use or apply any instrument of pain and/or discomfort to others, in any manner that may exceed reasonable or agreed upon limits. Nor shall I use any instrument that shall cause deliberate or unnecessary damage, nor any that shall be a danger to others.