• All play must take place after negotiation and with consent.
• The house safeword is "safeword"
• Respect scenes in progress
• Clean up after yourself
• Don't get overly intoxicated
• Make reasonable use of barrier protection
• Play to the level of your skill/sobriety, and be mindful of the limitations of the space- no blood, fire, or breath control play permitted

Our Threshold Charter is a short list of guidelines to help you enjoy our event. It will be posted and the front door, and one of the hosts will review it with you when you arrive. Here are some additional details and hopefully answers to questions you might have about our guidelines:

All play must take place after negotiation and with consent.

• We expect and require that you and your partner(s) have talked about limits, safewords, health concerns, etc before you start a scene. Don't be afraid to say "no," or to ask for what you want! Heavy cruising will not be tolerated. Don't intimately touch anyone without their express permission. If you need help negotiating with a new partner or don't know where to start, ask a host!

The house safeword is "safeword"

• This will be considered a serious call for help from outside your scene, and should only be used after other safewords (yellow, red, etc) have failed.

Respect scenes in progress

• When people are in a scene, whether that is spanking, fucking, or anything else, don't interrupt. Not to say hi to one of the players, not to offer to "help" or ask to join in, not for any reason. If you have safety concerns about a scene in progress, find a host and discuss it with them.

Clean up after yourself

• Especially, bodily fluids must be contained. Cleaning supplies are located throughout Mission Control. Let us know if you need help finding something!

Don't linger unaccompanied in play areas

• "Play areas" are the rooms other than the tiki bar, hallways, entryway, smoking patio, and dance floor. Also, no "wanking" (jerking off while not in scene).

Don't get overly intoxicated

• This event is BYOB, and we invite you to relax and enjoy a drink. If you are drunk, however, we will ask you to leave.

Make reasonable use of barrier protection

• Condoms are not required if you are with a fluid bonded partner, but are certainly highly recommended for general use. Mission Control provides condoms and other barrier protection for your use. Please be sure to dispose of these items properly after use.

Play to the level of your skill/sobriety, and be mindful of the limitations of the space- no blood, fire, or breath control play permitted

• This space is unique, and will be well-suited for certain scene types but ill-suited for others. Due to the lighting, lack of means for disposal, and porous play surfaces, blood and needle play will not be allowed. We also cannot allow fire or wax play. You are welcome to use a single tail whip, just be conscious of those around you and keep in mind that the most appropriate lighting is probably in the "dungeon" room. As far as playing to your level of sobriety, we expect that you can have a beer or two and still safely give your partner a spanking and fuck them. However we would expect that you would be totally sober if you were going to break out a singletail or flog your bottom's breasts.

What's this about? Isn't Bondage-a-Go-Go or SF Citadel enough?

• Threshold pushes past Bondage-a-Go-Go but isn't as hard core as SF Citadel or other play spaces. We aren't looking to replace either, but to open a door to place for new and interested people to experience Mission Control crossed with BDSM. This is a place for new people to witness and play in another safe and respectful place. This is a mission control vibe with a side serving of Stefanos, Chey and Nefarious1 attitude.

Is there a dressing/changing room at Mission Control to change into/from scene related clothing (ie. laced corsets, taken off pants) and is my significant other allowed to help me in the designated area?

• There is a unisex bathroom with 2 stalls and a sink/mirror area, but it gets a bit tight in there. Of course nudity is fine in this space, so you could do what I do and just change anywhere… or arrive near the start of the event and change in one of the smaller play rooms, which are usually not in use right away.

Are there lockable lockers for toy/clothing bags and coats like there are at the Citadel?

• There is a coat check, no charge but tips appreciated. New for the second event, we are going to have a “toybag check” just for storing bags when not in use. There will be a person stationed at both the coat check and at the toybag check. I recommend keeping to a small toybag, regular back-pack sized or less- this is a "BDSM Lite" type space, without lots of room to spread out a suitcase of toys; you are best served by figuring on mostly horizontal play surfaces and almost no room to spread out. For the type of scene I would do at this space, I would bring rope, a flogger, a riding crop, and a few sensation play implements (wartenberg wheels, clamps, etc), nothing much more than that.

Are there food/snacks and beverages available for purchase inside the facility? Is there coffee/tea/sodas/water available?

• Water, and ice, a limited selection and quantity of mixers like soda, a little hard candy, but nothing else. The local street vendors work until very late, and it is never problem to pop out to grab a quick bite.

What are the facility's BYOB rules? What types of alcohol are allowed to be brought in? Where do we keep them before consuming them? Are drink mixers available for sale to mix with spirit alcohol drinks or do we have to bring our own? Are there restrictions on glass containers? Are there restrictions on sharing alcohol drinks with other party attendees who did not come with us?

• As long as it is consumed responsibly, you may bring whatever you want. You may also bring mixers, soda, etc, anything you would like to have is fine. The ever helpful bartenders will take your drink, label it with your name, and watch over it, and keep it on ice (if needed). Plastic cups, ice, water, and a limited amount of soda is provided; there's also a bottle/bottle cap opener, and tape and pens for labeling bottles and glasses. It is OK to bring something in a glass bottle, as you will be handing it off to a bartender, who will watch it and keep it safe. And it is YOUR drink: You may share it with whomever you like, and can take whatever you didn't consume home with you. We will not allow intoxicated individuals in the event, and expect that you will play to the level of your sobriety.

So, what type of scene might you expect to see at this party, or what type of play should you plan on for this event?

• We encourage sexual play, or play mixing sex with BDSM. For example, tying your partner's hands over their head, putting clamps on their nipples, and fucking them. Running your submissive through some training positions and then "teaching" her the proper technique to suck your cock/eat your pussy. Impact play, such as with hands, floggers, canes, and paddles, or scenes involving bondage (from light restraints up to suspension) are welcome.
• Clamps, clothespins, electrical play, and other sorts of sensation work very well in this space. Scenes involving power exchange, protocol, roleplay, and training would be great.

Mission Control is an artsy space with mostly dim lighting and a sexy ambiance. Play surfaces are mostly horizantal, but we will have some crosses and a supension point. If you have any questions, please e-mail your hosts at ThresholdSF@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at the event!