The dictionary of trust for Tribal Loves PMB.
Words create worlds. In a consent-based culture, precision of language is a form of protection.
This glossary defines every operational term so that members, facilitators, and outside observers share one clear vocabulary.
| Term | Definition | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Consent Guardian 🛡️ | On-site embodied safety role trained to observe and support participants. | Active events |
| Ethics Steward ⚖️ | Post-event integrity role managing incident reviews and community feedback. | Post-event |
| RBDSM_Status 🗂️ | Voluntary record of relevant sexual-health safety information. | Steward-only |
| DataConsentOnFile ✅ | Confirmation of member’s permission for data use within PMB framework. | All members |
| Guardian Clearance | Verification status authorizing Guardian to serve (Pending / Verified / Expired / Not Required). | Operations |
| ConsentRedFlagsInternal | Confidential notes for Ethics Stewards on behavior requiring coaching or review. | Steward |
| Aftercare | Emotional and physical decompression following intense interaction. | Event |
| ARC | Applied Relational Consent training — Tribal Loves’ educational system. | Training |
| PMB | Private Membership Based structure for legal and ethical protection. | Governance |
| Integration Circle | Post-event gathering to process, reflect, and repair. | Community |
| Term | Definition | PMB Legal Function |
|---|---|---|
| Private Membership Based (PMB) | A nonprofit or unincorporated private association whose services and communications are limited to members who have voluntarily joined and agreed to its bylaws. | Converts public liability into private contract between consenting adults. |
| Membership Agreement | The signed document (digital or physical) outlining rights, responsibilities, confidentiality, and dispute-resolution procedures for members. | Establishes mutual consideration under private contract law. |
| Data Consent on File (✅) | Confirmation that a member has granted explicit written consent for Tribal Loves to collect, store, and use personal data for operational and safety purposes only. | Fulfills GDPR / CCPA lawful-basis requirement of consent. |
| Confidential Information | Any data, image, or statement shared within Tribal Loves events, spaces, or digital systems not expressly marked public. | Protected under nondisclosure clauses in the Membership Agreement. |
| Duty of Care | The obligation of facilitators and Guardians to act with reasonable skill and mindfulness to prevent foreseeable harm. | Mirrors tort-law principles within a PMB context. |
| Role | Definition | Scope of Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitator 🌿 | Guides education and emotional process; models transparency, clarity, and consent. | Manages content delivery; may pause any practice if safety declines. |
| Consent Guardian 🛡️ | Trained, vetted participant responsible for in-event safety, observation, and gentle intervention. | Active during events only; reports to Lead Guardian and Ethics Steward. |
| Lead Guardian 🛡️⭐ | Senior Guardian coordinating rotations, radio codes, and real-time responses. | May authorize scene pause or event halt. |
| Ethics Steward ⚖️ | Oversees incident reporting, investigation, and policy enforcement after events. | Independent of facilitation; reports to Ethics Council. |
| Operations Lead ⚙️ | Handles logistics, venue safety, staffing, and compliance. | Non-content authority; ensures permits, insurance, and emergency planning. |
| Producer 🎛️ | Integrates creative, operational, and financial oversight; custodian of PMB legal structure. | Final sign-off on manuals, policies, and data compliance. |
| Term | Definition | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Consent | A freely given, informed, reversible, and specific “yes.” Silence or compliance ≠ consent. | Core ethical and legal principle of all Tribal Loves activities. |
| Layered Consent | Multi-modal agreements: verbal, non-verbal, and gesture-based cues used simultaneously. | Reduces ambiguity in embodied settings. |
| Renegotiation Protocol | The structured conversation held after a session to discuss what worked and what didn’t. | Required for all intensive labs or partner exercises. |
| Safe Word / Pause Signal | Agreed-upon verbal or physical signal that immediately suspends interaction. | Mandatory in all sensual or high-intensity formats. |
| Aftercare | The intentional physical / emotional grounding that completes any deep experience. | Required stage of every event. |
| Term | Definition | Compliance Note |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Clearance | Verified status showing a Guardian has completed training, psychological readiness, and peer review. | Must be renewed every 12 months. |
| Clearance Status Codes | Pending 🔄, Verified ✅, Expired ⌛, Not Required 🚫. | Stored in Guardian Clearance DB within Notion. |
| Incident Report | A factual, time-stamped record of any safety or consent concern. | Required filing within 12 hours of incident. |
| Consent Red Flag Internal | Steward-only notation marking behavior under review for follow-up coaching. | Expires or renews after 12 months; never public. |
| Restorative Process | Three-phase conflict-resolution model (Reflection → Repair → Reintegration). | Serves as PMB internal remedy before arbitration. |