Chain of Command. In Our home, the only Masters with authority to give orders to a slave are Master Shack and Master Dutch, the slave's own Master, if different from the preceding, or a Master the slave has been assigned to. In anything pertaining to the use of Our home, or the service and safety of Our guests, orders from Master Shack or Master Dutch take precedence over any others.
Always ask first when a Master is present. Whenever a Master is present, the slave may not leave the room to use the bathroom, help himself to food or drink, wear clothing, or use any devices, including the telephone, without first determining the Master's wishes. If no Master is present or close by, a slave may use the bathroom as needed (but see note on this below) and drink water or other nonalcoholic beverages whenever he wishes unless there are specific orders to the contrary.
Use of furniture. A slave is not allowed to use furniture at any time without express instructions except for the bed, futon, or pad he is instructed to sleep on. If a slave has duties that require working at a desk or workstation, the slave may use the chairs there, but only while at the computer. At other times a slave will sit on the floor. A seated slave normally stands and PRESENTS whenever a Master enters or leaves the same room or space and remains standing as long as the Master does. If PRESENTING is waived by an immediate order to "sit," "stay," or "continue," the order applies only until that Master or another Master next enters. Exceptions may be made in cases of physical disability, at Master Shack's or Master Dutch's discretion, and any Master with authority to direct the slave may forestall a slave's movement to stand by an immediate order or gesture to stay or sit.
Toilet usage. The door to the slave's bathroom is normally left ajar when a slave is using it unless there is a guest present who would not understand this requirement.
Clothing and restraints. Clothing will be worn to run errands or go to a job outside the house, to greet unknown visitors to the house if no Master is present, or if the weather turns cold enough to require it; otherwise slaves remain at least partially nude at all times. A slave may be put into restraints at any time, and for any length of time, at the initiative of Master Shack, Master Dutch or another Master in authority over him. What a Master puts on stays on. Anything, whether clothing, a cap, or restraints, that a Master puts onto a slave in service to Him, or under His authority, or directs that the slave put on is normally considered locked on and left in place until the Master removes it or directs its removal. If any restraining device or clothing item creates a problem, the slave must go to the Master Who put it on, or to Master Shack or Master Dutch, and, after PRESENTING and being acknowledged, ask if the Master wishes to be informed of the problem. Of course, if the problem is urgent or even life-threatening, the slave should simply seek help as quickly as possible.
Eating and Drinking. During regular mealtimes, a slave does not prepare or serve food for himself until all Masters present have been served and he has been told to take care of himself. A slave does not begin to eat until all Masters present have begun eating. If any Master in the area is not eating, the slave must have an explicit order to begin eating. At a dining table, a slave PRESENTS standing rather than kneeling while awaiting orders to get food for himself and begin eating. Outside of mealtimes, if a slave feels the need for food or drink and a Master is present, the slave always first asks the Master if He wishes anything. After receiving a negative response, or carrying out the order implied by a positive response, the slave may ask, "Sir, do You wish this slave to take care of himself by [getting water, food, etc.] for himself, Sir?"
Bondage-s/m equipment. A slave may not touch any of the Master's devices used in the control, discipline, or training of His slaves (that is, restraints, whips, and so on) unless under specific orders to do so. For example, a slave may be ordered to clean up the Dungeon after a session or to assist the Master in a session with someone else.
Walking in public. Unless directed otherwise, a slave normally walks to the left and about one step behind a Master, and he keeps his hands crossed behind his back whenever possible. The distance between Master and slave should be comfortable so it does not give the appearance of the slave falling over the Master. (Personally, I prefer a slave to my right most of the time because I have a hearing deficiency in the left ear.) A slave only speaks in public after asking, "Master, Sir?" and being given permission, unless he is responding to his Master's questions. This should be done in such a manner that it does not draw undesired attention to the Master/slave relationship.
If away from the house. When a slave must be away from the house, as for an outside job, or if he lives at a distance, appropriate ground rules will be established in advance. All activity other than what is required must be cleared in advance, and the Master must know at all times where the slave is and what he is doing. Normally, the slave is allowed to use only work-related furniture, or restaurant/cafeteria seats during meals. But necessary exceptions may be made so that at no time will the slave draw unnecessary attention to himself or cause inconvenience to others by his disciplined behavior.
Sexual activity. A slave's sex life is not his concern. A slave may be used sexually by his own Master at the Master's sole discretion, and whether and when the slave is allowed to have an orgasm or physical climax is up to the Master. Normally slaves will refrain from all self-stimulation unless ordered otherwise. At no time is any slave to i nitiate sexual activity with any other person without permission.
