Safety Tips

This page is an educational resource designed to help creators plan safer, more ethical collaborations. There will always be some risk, but these practices can help reduce it.

✅ Before the Shoot

Have a clear conversation about what’s happening:
- Will there be nudity? Will there be sexual contact? If so, what kinds?
- If there will be any kinks or BDSM, what are they? What are the risks?
- Who will be present? How much experience do they have?
- What are people's limits and boundaries? What are their safewords?
- How will people communicate if they aren't having a good time and need something different?
It's encouraged to vet potential collaborators:
- Ask others for references.
- Discuss past experiences and expectations.
Review and sign any contracts before filming.

✅ At the Shoot

Bring a safety companion or set up a safety contact (a friend who knows where you are).
Show up on time, clean, and sober.
Bring your valid, government-issued ID and make sure all IDs are photographed, and all contracts signed, before shooting.
Exchange recent STI test results when applicable.
You can say no at any time — even during the shoot.

✅ We like the FRIES Consent Model. Consent Is:

Freely Given: No pressure.
Reversible: You can change your mind.
Informed: Know what you're agreeing to.
Enthusiastic: You feel good about it.
Specific: Consent to one act doesn’t mean consent to others.

✅ Contract Considerations

Signing a contract gives others the legal right to use the content.
These contracts are permanent unless otherwise negotiated.
Once signed, you can’t force others to take content down.
You may request takedowns, but collaborators are not legally obligated to comply.

Collab Campfire is committed to supporting ethical, consent-based collaborations. These guidelines are a starting point, not a substitute for clear communication, self-awareness, and mutual respect.