Policy

✦ GO W!LD Core Values

GO W!LD Furdance was created with the intent to create a space where furries can safely come together and dance, sweat and have fun. To ensure this space stays as such, we stand for and make decisions according to our core values:

Community

GO W!LD was created by furries, for furries. While non-furries are welcome, we strive to create a club night experience aimed at those with ties to the fandom. Here you are invited to make friends, and find connection with others in the community.

Inclusivity

It is of the utmost importance that LGBTQIA+, disabled and POC individuals feel safe partaking in our events. There is zero tolerance for any kind of bigotry in our spaces. If you are a member of any of the above mentioned minority groups, and have thoughts on how we can improve on inclusion, please let us know!

Dancing

GO W!LD was created in response to the lack of furry clubbing/dancing events in Sweden. Therefore we prioritise in our productions good music, lighting and space to let loose. We're here to DANCE!

01 Respect & Conduct

• Treat all attendees, staff, DJs, artists and venue workers with respect.
• Harassment, bullying, intimidation, stalking, discrimination or unwanted attention is not allowed.
• No hate speech, slurs or discriminatory behavior related to race, nationality, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion or appearance.
• Respect personal space and boundaries at all times.
• “No” means no. Silence or uncertainty is not consent.
• Excessive disruptive behavior, aggressive conduct or intentionally making others uncomfortable may result in removal.

02 Consent Policy

• Consent is mandatory for all physical contact.
• Always ask before:
  • Hugging
  • Touching fursuits
  • Taking close-up photos
  • Recording videos while focused on individuals
  • Engaging in flirtatious or suggestive interaction
• Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
• Intoxication is not consent.
• Any reports of harassment, sexual harassment or assault will be taken seriously and may be escalated to venue security or law enforcement.

03 Age Restrictions

• This event is strictly 18+ unless otherwise announced.
• Valid government-issued photo ID may be required for entry.
• Sharing alcohol with underage attendees is prohibited.
• Anyone found using a fake ID will be removed.

04 Alcohol & Substance Use

• Follow all Swedish laws and venue rules regarding alcohol.
• Possession, consumption or sale of illegal substances is not allowed.
• Public intoxication, dangerous behavior or inability to care for yourself may result in removal.
• GO W!LD staff may deny entry or remove attendees who appear dangerously intoxicated.

05 Fursuits, Costumes & Dress Codes

Safety

• Fursuits and costumes must allow safe movement and visibility.
• Props must be lightweight and non-dangerous.
• No realistic weapons or hazardous props.
• Oversized costumes may be restricted in crowded areas.
• Cooling breaks and hydration are strongly encouraged.

Your health matters most. If you're at risk of heat stroke or any other medical emergency, remove your fursuit/costume immediately, no matter where you are. Notify event staff if you or someone you notice are in need of medical assistance.

Dress codes

• “Poodling” is fully allowed at our events. It's also a great way to cool down while in a crowded space.
• Attendees may not wear clothes that are overly revealing, inappropriate, have safety risks or can cause common allergic reactions.

Allowed clothes / gear

• Petsuits
• Pup hoods
• Harnesses
• Collars

Not allowed

• Visible underwear
• Leashes
• Diapers
• Latex
• Air-tight hoods
• Real fur

• Body paint must be smear-proof.

Responsibility

You are responsible for your own belongings and valuables are not to be left out of sight. Any lounges at the event are not guarded.

06 Photography & Recording

• If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, let the photographer know clearly and immediately.
• GO W!LD staff are not responsible for attendees photographing, but if staff are made aware that malicious photography* has taken place, staff may issue warnings or removal on a case-by-case basis.
• Do not secretly record people.
• Commercial photography or media coverage requires organizer approval.
• If someone asks you to stop photographing them, comply immediately.
• Be mindful before posting photos online and do not share identifying information without permission. Ask if you are unsure.
• GO W!LD staff may designate camera-free or quiet areas.
• GO W!LD staff may take photos/videos during events for marketing and archiving. By attending, you explicitly agree for GO W!LD to use photos/videos you appear in taken by our own photographer(s).
• GO W!LD photographer(s) will be clearly visible with a MEDIA badge.

*Malicious photography: photography in no-camera zones, compromising or very unflattering imagery of attendees, DJs or staff, or photography of someone who has explicitly informed that they wish not to be captured.

07 Dance Floor Etiquette

• Be aware of your surroundings and avoid reckless dancing.
• No pushing, crowding, moshing or dangerous physical activity.
• Keep walkways, exits and staff areas clear.
• Respect accessibility needs and mobility aids.
• Staff may intervene if the dance floor becomes unsafe.

08 Hygiene & Health

• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Use deodorant and wear clean clothing/costumes.
• If you are sick or contagious, please stay home.
• Wash hands regularly and keep shared spaces clean.
• Dispose of trash properly.

09 Privacy & Doxxing

• Do not share another attendee's real name, workplace, address, phone number or personal information without permission.
• Doxxing, outing or malicious sharing of private information is strictly prohibited.
• Respect that some attendees separate their furry identity from their personal life.

10 Artist Conduct

• Artists must follow venue and organizer instructions.
• AI-generated content is prohibited and is not to be used in relation to GO W!LD.
• Artists are responsible for securing and the use of their own belongings.

11 Safety & Emergencies

• Follow all venue safety rules and evacuation instructions.
• Do not block exits or emergency equipment.
• Report unsafe behavior, harassment, injuries or suspicious activity to staff immediately.
• In emergencies, prioritize safety and cooperate with staff and authorities.

12 Staff Authority

• Event staff decisions are final regarding safety and rule enforcement.
• Attempting to evade a ban or re-enter after removal may result in permanent exclusion from future events.
• Harassing staff or volunteers will not be tolerated.

13 Behaviour

The following are prohibited in relation to GO W!LD:

• Violence or threats
• Theft or vandalism
• Illegal drug use or distribution
• Hate symbols or extremist imagery
• Unauthorized entry into restricted areas

14 Venue

The following are prohibited at our events:

• Pets
• Walking barefoot
• Tampering with venue equipment and/or fire-protection devices
• Entering restricted areas marked “Staff only”
• Smoking and vaping (e.g. electronic cigarettes) inside
• Carrying weapons
• Putting stickers at a spot not marked for stickers
• Sexual activities that are more than just light touching

15 Quiet & Chill Areas

• If designated quiet spaces exist, keep noise low and respect attendees decompressing there.
• Do not use chill areas for disruptive social gatherings.

16 Registration

• You must be 18 years old to attend our events. Certain events can be limited to a certain age group.
• GO W!LD events are private and require a valid pass/ticket to enter. Exceptions can be made by GO W!LD.
• Registration has to happen for each specific event — registration information from a past event does not carry over to the next event automatically.
• Breach of the following can result in expulsion from the events, and may also invalidate the holder's pass/ticket:
  • Falsifying your identity to gain access
  • Impersonating another attendee and/or staff
  • Falsifying a pass/ticket
• You may not impersonate any of our staff or event roles.
• Your pass/ticket must be accessible at all times, even in fursuit, in case of a check.
• Private information given to GO W!LD upon registration is not to be shared by GO W!LD staff, unless needed for emergencies or illegal activity. See the Privacy Policy tab.

17 Reporting Problems

If you experience or witness a problem:

• Contact event staff, security or organizers immediately.
• Reports will be handled as discreetly as possible.
• Retaliation against someone making a report is prohibited.

18 Organizer Rights

Organizers reserve the right to:

• Refuse entry
• Remove attendees violating policies
• Adjust rules for safety reasons
• Cancel or pause activities if necessary

19 Liability for Damages

Attendees may be held financially responsible for damages caused by negligence, reckless behavior, intentional misconduct or violation of event rules. Organizers reserve the right to impose reasonable fees or require reimbursement for costs resulting from damage to:

• Venue property
• Audio/lighting equipment
• Decorations or installations
• Furniture or fixtures
• Rental equipment
• Staff or organizer property

Examples include, but are not limited to

• Tampering with DJ or venue equipment resulting in malfunction or breakage
• Damage caused by dangerous behavior on the dance floor
• Intentional vandalism
• Causing unnecessary emergency cleaning or repair costs
• Cleaning and evacuation fees as a result of smoking inside

Severe cases may also be referred to venue management, security, insurance providers or law enforcement where applicable.

✦ Ticket Policy

• Before money is transferred for ticket purchase, each registration is vetted and approved by a member of staff.
• Tickets are for specific events only & can not be re-used.
• Tickets are available for registered individuals only.
• Tickets are personal to you, you can't share them with someone else.
• Once a registration has been approved by a staff member, the attendee is expected to pay for their ticket within 7 days.
• Event tickets are nonrefundable.**
• GO W!LD does not hold tickets for people who cannot pay in time. Failure to pay within 7 days will result in reserved ticket being given up.
• You are expected to, together with your ticket, show valid ID that matches your registration to be allowed to enter the event.
• Tickets are only valid for what the ticket information contains. You can't use a certain ticket for something else (e.g Sponsor ticket to get Entrance)
• If you are caught trying to enter with someone else's ticket, you will not be allowed entrance & both parties will be banned from future GO W!LD events.
• Tickets are only sold before the events & we do not offer ticket sales at the door.

**Tickets can be resold privately & a registration can be transferred if the seller & buyer both contact GO W!LD staff first.

✦ Membership

Welcome as a member of Go W!ld Events. We are a non-profit organisation with the goal of supporting our subculture and community through social, cultural and music-related activities.

As a member you are welcome to participate in our internal democratic process and decide how and what Go W!ld Events will do in the future. You will get information about our yearly General Meetings and will be invited to other membership events. To be able to vote at the General Meetings, you must be at least 18 years old, have paid any applicable membership fee, have been a member for at least three months before the meeting, and not be a basic member. Contact the board or crew if you are interested in becoming an operational member.

Membership in Go W!ld Events is perpetual, that means that you have to tell us if you do not want to be a member anymore. Membership for 2026 is free and there are no plans to implement a membership fee in the future. If we implement a membership fee you can decide to not pay the membership fee which means that you will cease to be a member.

All members are expected to follow our statute, policies and rules. You can read them on our website. If you have questions you are welcome to contact the board.

The board can decide to deny an application to be a member. The board can decide to expel a member if they are found to:

• Work against the organisations purpose
• Harm the organisations operations
• Behave in a way that seriously harm the organisations reputation
• Go against the organisations statute, policies or rules

A member that is up for expulsion will be given the right to submit their opinion to the board.

You can read the full statutes in Swedish ↗.

01 Privacy Policy

GO W!LD Events (“GO W!LD”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is the data controller for the processing of personal data described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to the GO W!LD association and our website, www.gowild.events, as well as our events and other activities.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we process, why we process it, how we use it and what rights you have regarding your personal data.

02 Personal data that we collect and process

We process the following categories of personal data:

• Basic information: name, date of birth
• Contact information: address, phone number, email address
• Membership and profile information: membership ID, membership type, membership dates, membership status, participation in association activities and information relating to roles or responsibilities within the association.
• Event and ticket information: event registrations, ticket type, booking information, attendance, cancellations, refunds and other information relating to participation in our events.
• Payment and transaction information: transaction ID, amount, date, payment status and payment method. We do not store full card numbers or security codes where payment is handled by an external payment provider.
• Communication information: correspondence with GO W!LD, enquiries, support requests, newsletter subscriptions and communication preferences.
• Images and audiovisual material: photographs, video recordings and other audiovisual material in which you may appear.
• Website and technical information: IP address, cookies, device information, browser type, operating system, timestamps, log data and information about how our website and digital services are used.
• Marketing and engagement information: information about interactions with our newsletters, emails, website, social media and other communications.
• Administrative information: information necessary to administer memberships, events, volunteers, organisational roles, incidents and other association-related matters.
• Other information you voluntarily provide: information you choose to provide to us when contacting us, registering for an event, becoming a member or otherwise interacting with GO W!LD.

The personal data is usually collected directly from you or generated in connection with your use of our services and products.

03 Membership and event administration

We process personal data when necessary to:

• administer memberships;
• register and manage event participation;
• process ticket purchases and registrations;
• manage attendance;
• handle cancellations and refunds;
• provide practical information about events; and
• communicate with members and event participants.

The legal basis for this processing is generally that the processing is necessary to perform a contract with you.

04 Communication and support

We use personal data to respond to questions, enquiries and requests and to provide information relating to your membership, tickets, events or other interactions with GO W!LD.

The legal basis may be the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests or another applicable legal basis, depending on the circumstances.

05 Accounting and legal obligations

We process personal data where necessary to comply with legal obligations, including obligations relating to accounting, taxation and financial records.

The legal basis for this processing is that it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

06 Security and prevention of misuse

We may process personal data to maintain the security of our website, services and events, prevent fraud and misuse, investigate incidents and protect GO W!LD, our members, participants, volunteers and other persons.

The legal basis for this processing is generally our legitimate interest, where the requirements for relying on legitimate interest are fulfilled.

07 Website operation and improvement

We may process technical and usage information to operate, maintain, secure and improve our website and digital services.

Where applicable, certain cookies or similar technologies may require your consent. More information is provided in our Cookie Policy.

08 Marketing and newsletters

We may use your contact information to send information about GO W!LD, our activities and upcoming events where permitted under applicable law.

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided in the communication or by contacting us.

If you object to direct marketing, we will no longer process your personal data for that purpose.

09 Photographs and recordings

Photographs and video recordings may be made at GO W!LD events and activities.

We may use such material to document and communicate GO W!LD's activities, including through our website, social media and other communication channels.

The legal basis for processing photographs and recordings depends on the circumstances and may include consent or legitimate interests. Where consent is used as the legal basis, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

We will take reasonable measures to avoid using identifiable images of individuals in circumstances where doing so would be inappropriate.

10 Sensitive personal data

GO W!LD does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless there is a specific need and a valid legal basis for doing so.

Sensitive personal data includes, among other things, information concerning health, sexual orientation and other special categories of personal data under the GDPR.

You should therefore avoid providing sensitive personal data to GO W!LD unless it is necessary for a specific purpose.

If GO W!LD needs to process sensitive personal data, we will ensure that the processing is permitted under the GDPR.

11 Legal bases

Depending on the circumstances, GO W!LD may process personal data on the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract – where processing is necessary to administer a membership, ticket purchase, event registration or other agreement with you.

Legal obligation – where we are required by law to process or retain personal data, for example for accounting or tax purposes.

Legitimate interests – where GO W!LD has a legitimate interest in processing personal data and that interest is not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

Consent – where we have asked for and received your consent to a specific processing activity.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

12 Who may receive your personal data?

Personal data may be accessed by authorised persons within GO W!LD where necessary for their role.

We may also share personal data with external service providers that process personal data on our behalf, such as providers of:

• website and hosting services
• ticketing and registration systems
• payment services
• email and communication services
• accounting services
• cloud storage and IT services
• other services necessary to operate GO W!LD's activities

Where required by law, we may also disclose personal data to public authorities.

We do not sell your personal data.

13 External service providers

GO W!LD may use external service providers to operate parts of our website, membership administration, events and other activities.

Where a provider processes personal data on our behalf, we ensure that the processing is governed by appropriate agreements and safeguards as required by applicable data protection law.

Some providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, GO W!LD will ensure that the transfer is carried out using an appropriate legal mechanism under the GDPR.

14 How long we keep personal data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we are required or permitted by law to retain it for longer.

For example:

• Membership information is generally retained while your membership is active and for as long as necessary afterwards for legitimate administrative or legal purposes.
• Event and ticket information is retained for as long as necessary to administer the event and related financial or legal matters.
• Accounting records are retained for the period required by applicable law.
• Marketing information is retained while you remain subscribed or until you unsubscribe, subject to information that may need to be retained to ensure that your opt-out is respected.
• Communications and support information are retained for as long as necessary to handle the relevant matter and any related legal or administrative needs.
• Photographs and recordings may be retained for as long as they are relevant to the purpose for which they were collected.

15 Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you have the following rights under the GDPR.

Right of access

You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process personal data about you and, where applicable, a copy of that personal data.

Right to rectification

You have the right to request that inaccurate or incomplete personal data is corrected or completed.

Right to erasure

You may have the right to request that we delete your personal data.

This right is not absolute. We may need to retain certain information where required by law or where necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

Right to restriction of processing

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

Right to object

Where we process your personal data based on our legitimate interests, you may have the right to object to the processing.

You always have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

Right to data portability

Where the requirements under the GDPR are met, you have the right to receive personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another data controller.

Right to withdraw consent

Where we process your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the consent was withdrawn.

16 How to exercise your rights

If you wish to exercise any of your rights or have questions about how GO W!LD processes personal data, please contact us at: contact@gowild.events

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

We will normally respond to your request without undue delay and, in any event, within one month of receiving the request. This period may be extended where permitted by the GDPR.

17 Complaints

If you believe that GO W!LD processes your personal data in violation of applicable data protection law, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can investigate the matter.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, IMY).

18 Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• ensuring that the website functions properly
• security
• remembering preferences
• statistics and analytics
• marketing.

Where required, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.

More information about the cookies used on our website and how you can manage them can be found in our Cookie Policy.

19 Data security

GO W!LD takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Access to personal data is limited to persons who need the information to perform their role or responsibilities.

20 Personal data breaches

If GO W!LD becomes aware of a personal data breach, we will assess the incident and take the measures required under applicable data protection law.

Where required, this may include notifying the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection and/or affected individuals.

21 Children and minors

Our events may have different age requirements.

Where we process personal data relating to minors, we take their particular need for clear and understandable information into account.

22 Automated decision-making

GO W!LD does not use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

23 Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our activities, systems or legal requirements change.

The latest version will always be available on our website and will include the date on which it was last updated.

24 Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how GO W!LD processes personal data, please contact:

GO W!LD Events
Email: contact@gowild.events