Exclusions and Bans Policy
This policy explains what restrictions we can apply, when we use them, and how we keep decisions fair and reviewable.
Last updated: 27/01/2026
Definitions
| Term | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Removal | Being asked to leave a meet or event immediately. |
| Suspension | A temporary restriction - usually a set number of consecutive meets or until a specific date. |
| Ban | A longer-term restriction from paid events and/or all Glasgow Furs activities. |
Our Approach
We try to be proportionate:
- At meets (casual bar meets), we focus on immediate safety and de-escalation. Longer restrictions are only used when behaviour is serious or repeated.
- At paid events (ticketed), we use clearer enforcement because we have more responsibility for the environment.
Grounds for Restrictions
Restrictions may be considered when someone:
- Breaches our Code of Conduct, event terms, or community space rules
- Creates a safety risk to themselves or others
- Harasses, stalks, threatens, assaults, or discriminates
- Repeatedly ignores boundaries or volunteer/venue instructions
- Attempts to dox or identify attendees
- Carries weapons or makes credible threats
What Typically Happens
This is guidance, not a rigid checklist - context and safety always come first.
A quiet word, informal warning, or a reminder to change the behaviour. We'll log it if it might matter later.
A formal warning. Removal from the meet or event if it continues. A temporary suspension (e.g. 1-3 meets) may apply if the behaviour is repeated.
Immediate removal. A temporary or permanent ban depending on the evidence and risk. Venue security and/or emergency services may be contacted.
More Detail
- If you're overly intoxicated at a meet, we may ask you to leave for your own safety.
- If this happens more than once, you may be suspended from three consecutive meets.
- At paid events, we may remove and refuse re-entry if intoxication creates a safety risk.
We generally don't act on concerns about behaviour that happened outside Glasgow Furs. However, we may refuse entry or restrict attendance where there is a credible, serious safety risk to our events - such as credible threats of violence, sexual assault risk, or active stalking/doxxing.
Any restriction beyond the immediate event will have a reason, a scope, and a review date. If you've been restricted and want to appeal:
- Contact us through the website contact page.
- A different volunteer (not originally involved) will review where possible.
- If new evidence comes to light, we can revisit decisions.