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Updated 20140102

Master/slave Contract

1. PREAMBLE

1.1 The essence, spirit, and intent of this contract is based on the simple notion of a structured personal relationship between the parties identified hereinafter, wherein the responsibilities of both are clearly defined.  Hereinafter, the party known as the “Master” will exercise responsible control for the day to day living of both parties. The other party hereinafter referred to as the “slave” being fully informed of the responsibilities and expectations placed upon her, consensually, without coercion, or undue influence agrees to obey the Master in all asked of her.

1.2 This private contract is provided as a binding agreement which defines in specific terms the relationship and interaction between the Master and the slave.  The contract defines the personal relationship structure of the parties.   This is binding only between the two parties listed aseend is binding only by the integrity of the parties, with no legal power.  This agreement is entered into voluntarily, with both parties fully informed and agreeing to the conditions and stipulations set within.

2. PARTIES

Hereinafter, the term “Master” refers to:

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And furthermore, the term “Slave” refers to:

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3. MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITY

3.1 Master accepts the responsibility of Slave’s body; to do with as he sees fit, under the provisions determined in this contract. Master accepts responsibility to define Slave’s behavior and attitudes and teach, then enforce these elements to please him.  Master agrees to care for the well-being of slave and to arrange for her physical and emotional safety. Master accepts responsibility to fulfill slave’s needs to the best of his abilities, for as long as he owns her.  Master also accepts the responsibility to treat Slave properly; to train, punish, and use Slave for pleasure and self service.  Master recognises Slave’s desire for this relationship structure and works to build a life of peace and tranquility together, through intimacy, affection, honest communication, trust, love, and romance, all embodied within structure.  Master undertakes to make the decisions entrusted to him, for the betterment of both.

4. SLAVE’S RESPONSIBILITY

4.1 Slave agrees to submit completely to master in all ways. There are no boundaries of time, place, or situation in which Slave may willfully refuse to obey the directive of Master without risking corrective measurements and punishment by Master, except in the activities relating to boundaries covered in this contract under section 9 - Boundaries.  Slave also agrees that, once entered into this contract, her body belongs to Master, to be used as seen fit, within the guidelines defined herein.  She agrees to be useful, utilizing her skills, talent, knowledge, and experience in service, taking direction and using initiative within the structure of rituals, protocols, and rules taught by Master.  Slave agrees to please the Master to the best of her ability, with her primary focus now on Master’s pleasure, needs and wants. Slave is expected to seek the master’s comfort, pleasure, and well-being, above all other considerations Slave may have. Slave will carry out these expectations, conveying her pleasure to undertake her responsibilities. Slave will be loyal to her integrity and Master.

5. ALTERATION OF CONTRACT

5.1 This contract may not be altered, except when both Master and Slave agree.  If the contract is to be altered, the new contract shall be prepared, executed, and the old contract destroyed.

6. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

6.1  Master may terminate this agreement as and when he sees fit providing that provision 6.4 is honored. Master will not release slave without adequately providing for Slave’s welfare, as best able and sees fit.

6.2  Slave has the right to terminate this contract, only after exhausting all avenues available to her to overcome differences between Master and herself and after discussion, or discussions with Master as to her reasoning.  Master will determine whether all reasonable efforts have been exhausted.  Master will accept Slave’s request for release, only upon return of Master’s collar.

6.3  Master and slave understand the potential that there is a chance that master may not ever collar and own slave again once she has been released from this contract after the requisite waiting period outlined in clause 6.4

6.4 Master and slave understand and agree that the contract may not be terminated arbitrarily. Termination can only be executed after requesting termination, and waiting a period of 24 hours before removal of the collar.

7. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MASTER AND SLAVE

7.1  We agree that our relationship will always come first in our lives.  We will not put work, or other outside interests before the relationship.

7.2  We agree to be fully truthful to each other at all times regardless of situation. Untruths, omissions and lies are forbidden in the relationship.  Full honesty is committed to, in all things including feelings, thoughts, and actions.  There is no need for dishonesty and it is prohibited.  Brutal honesty causing a short term pain is always preferred to dishonesty which will cause a deeper pain.

7.3  We agree that slave will remain the exclusive property of Master, and that Master will not obtain another slave or submissive without prior discussion, agreement by first slave, and adjustments made to the contract to cover this.  Any other additional, external relationships for either Master or slave shall be approved by the other party.

7.4  We agree that the slave will not seek any other Master or lover, or relate to others in any sexual or submissive way without Master’s permission.

7.5  We agree that Master may engage sexually with others at his discretion, but will consider slave’s emotional response to such action, bearing in mind his oath to protect her in all ways, and ensure her needs are met.

7.6 We agree Master may give slave to other Masters, Mistresses, or others on a temporary basis, provided the terms of this contract are upheld. In such a circumstance, Master will inform the new parties of the provisions stated herein, and any breach by them is to be considered a breach by Master.

7.7  All BDSM equipment required by Master, is paid for by Master and remains his property.

7.8  We agree that household tasks will be distributed between Master and Slave at Master’s direction.

7.9  We agree that no command is given causing extreme damage to slave’s life.

7.10  We agree that Master will never strike slave in anger.

7.11 Slave will ensure to safeguard our unique relationship. You cannot inform others of out Master-slave dynamic without explicit, specific permission.

7.12  Slave is to at all times be the best mother she can to the children.  This rule overrides all others

8 RULES

8.1 There are to be discussion times regarding the relationship or any other issue, concern, need or interest anytime Master, or Slave feels it is necessary, except when Master is using the Slave, or while being given an instruction.  A request for discussion will assure one occurs before bedtime the following night at Masters convenience.  This is the 24 hour rule - only Extended a couple hours

8.2  Slave is required to fully obey Master’s directions.  When given instruction, Slave will neither negotiate with Master, nor hesitate to complete the instruction. Slave’s only choice is to ask for clarification, if necessary, and obey Master.  Discussion or questioning is allowed later, if needed.  Hesitation will be met with corrective measures and punishment.  Slave will obey the literal and spirit of the direction.

8.3 Slave will conduct herself with integrity and self-respect while exhibiting complete loyalty and honor for Master.

8.4 Slave must display an ability to be totally submissive to Master and furthermore display a positive attitude about her relationship choice and having entered this agreement.  Discernable pleasure to be in service to Master is Slave’s predominant outward image.

8.5 Slave must express her feelings, wants, state of health, likes, and dislikes, at all times.  Slave is free to express those needs in a manner that is consistent with her position as slave, expressing not demanding.

8.6  Slave’s speech to Master will always reflect a submissive, respectful tone and choice of words. Slave will never scream, yell, or argue with Master.  Master provides opportunity and protocol to ensure Slave is able to voice all her thoughts and feelings.  Use of submissive speech in tone and choice of words is not to restrict expression of thoughts and feelings, but rather to reflect on the unique structure of this relationship. Speech patterns are enforced to kindle harmony, peace, and tranquility.

8.7 A period of reflection and focus is required when Slave returns home after absence from Master for more than 6 hours. “Focus” is done on her knees in a spot designated by Master and lasts for a period not less than five minutes.  Slave will focus during the reflection period to release her daily tensions and concerns outside the relationship dynamic and focus on master, the happiness she feels in service, and the consensual choice she made to enter this contract.

8.8  Slave will express her femininity in appearance, behavior, and attitude.

8.9  Slave will conduct herself with dignity and grace in public.

8.10 Slave will respect others responsibly practicing the Master-slave lifestyle, mindful she only submits to her Master.

8.11 Any errors or breaches of this contract by Master do not remove slave’s obligations provided for within.  Slave may request a discussion, but should not always expect an apology for any perceived error or omission, as an alternative, Master may offer an explanation and accept the responsibility of the result of his actions.  Acceptance of this contract is sufficient for the slave to understand Master’s intent is to provide a safe, healthy structure and life for the slave and that errors are reflective of the human condition, not motivated by malfeasance, or desire to harm the slave.  Slave accepts any errors on an ad hoc basis.

8.12  Slave will accept corrective measures in her heart.  Slave must learn to understand that when Master deems Slave to be in error and corrective measures and punishments occur, she accepts that Master has the right and control to make these decisions whether she agrees an error occured or not.

8.13  Slave has at her disposal the Laugh rule.  When slave is due punishment and can make Master laugh in context of her disobedience, she may request invocation of this rule.  The Laugh Rule when granted, relieves slave of punishment, and the Forgive and Forget mechanism of the punishment regimen is immediately in effect, ending the punishment and dismissing the disobedience to ancient history.  Asking for the Rule does not automatically grant it, application of the rule is solely at Master’s discretion.

8.14  Master’s collar is to be worn by Slave at all times, unless guests who might be offended by it, or not understand, are present.  Master will always provide a more discreet marking of ownership availiable to slave for use inside and outside the home where discretion is required.  Slave is never to spend a moment un-collared except with bathing, or directed. Slave is the only person in the world permitted to wear Master’s collar.  The collar is never shared, or loaned by slave.

8.15  Slaves clothing will be selected and approved by Master

8.16  Master will approve all modification of Slave’s body including haircuts. Slave will be clean of hair on legs, underarms, genitals, and face at all times.

8.17  Slave is not permitted use of chairs, sofas, ottomans, stools, or other furniture to sit on when in Master’s presence, unless specific permission is granted by Master.  Permission granted by Master can be for that instance, or a blanket permission applied to any length of time or location Master deems necessary.

8.18  Slave will not use the word, “No” to master, give one letter answers in text, or use the word, ‘fine’ during a disagreement.

8.19 When Master is in the bathroom and the door is closed, slave will not enter unless commanded to, or permission is given.

8.20  Slave will be taught additional rules exclusive of this contract and record them in a ledger entitled House Rules.  Slave is expected to honor those rules as she would these. House rules can be altered as master sees fit to reflect change and growth. The Ledger is always availiable to Slave for review.  No expectations are imposed on slave, until a rule is taught and recorded.

8.21  Slave will be taught rituals and protocols, which can be altered as Master sees fit and recorded in a seperate section in the House Rules ledger.

9  BOUNDARIES

9.1  No acts involving feces

9.2  No acts involving children or animals

9.3  No acts leaving permanent injury to slave.

9.4  No acts resulting in undue risk of contracting venereal disease

9.5  Safewords are the absolute answer, without question.  Red means Stop, Yellow means slow down.

10.  CONTRACT LENGTHS AND LIMITS

10.1  Master and Slave agree to review contract every 6 months, on January 1st, and July 1st.

10.2 Contract shall be renewed each and every Jan 1st.   Old contract will be destroyed, and new one shall be printed, signed, and entered into the binder.

10.3  This contract shall be in place on a temporary trial\training basis until Jan 1st, 2014, at which point it shall be renewed for one year, with a 6 month review period.

11.  SLAVES SIGNATURE

I have read and fully understand this contract in its entirety.  I agree to give myself completely to my Master, and further accept his claim of ownership over my physical body.  I understand that I will be commanded, trained, and punished as a slave, and I promise to be true and to fulfill the pleasures and desires of my Master to the best of my abilities.  I understand that I cannot withdraw from this contract except as stated in this contract.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___________________________________

12.  MASTER’S SIGNATURE

I have read and fully understand this contract in its entirety. I agree to accept this slave as my property, body and posessions, and to care for her to the best of my ability. I shall providfe for her security and well being and command her, train her, and punish her as a slave.  I understand the responsibility implicit in this arrangement, and agree that no harm shall come to this slave as long as she is mine.  I further understand that I can withdraw from this contract at any time, provided I follow the guidelines set within this contract to do so.

Signature: ______________________________

Date:__________________________________