• Respect the opinions, beliefs, and points of view of others, even if they differ from your own. Respect the privacy of others and their boundaries. 
• Take responsibility for your actions, behavior, and language.
• Speak up if you see someone who might be in trouble or need assistance.

Zine fests bring together people of all ages, from different ethnic, gender, socio-economic, educational, religious, language, and cultural backgrounds, as well as a vast spectrum of physical and mental health. A safe and respectful community is everyone’s responsibility.

The Gloucester Zine Fest does not tolerate the following forms of discrimination and abuse:

• Racism, sexism, classism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and all other forms of discrimination.
• Physical, verbal, or mental abuse.
• Sexual harassment.
• Theft and/or destruction of money and/or property.
• Disruptive and/or disrespectful actions, behavior, or language.
• Causing a participant or attendee to feel distressed or unsafe.

Should an issue or concern arise with a participant or attendee during the Gloucester Zine Fest, please feel free to notify a GZF organizer in person at the event. GZF organizers reserve the right to ask any participant or attendee to change their actions, behaviors, or language if they are not in accordance with the safer space guidelines, or leave the event if needed. Please note that any decision to remove a participant or attendee for violating the safer space guidelines is not made lightly or hastily, but is a collective decision made in the best interests of the community, and the safety of all involved in the Gloucester Zine Fest.