Updated: June 2025

Studio and Event Booking Guide

Below is everything you need to know before attending an event at Shibari Lounge. We aim to keep the vibe inclusive, low-pressure, and safe for everyone — whether you're coming solo or with friends.

By booking a ticket, attending an event, or entering the venue, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions, Privacy Statement, as well as our Code of Conduct and ticket policy.

Studio Vibe & Etiquette

Quiet arrival & respectful exit
We’re located in a peaceful part of Leigh-on-Sea. Please keep conversations quiet when arriving and leaving, and wear casual ‘vanilla’ clothing to help maintain the privacy of our space.

Rope-focused space
Our events and studio is primarily centred around Photography via Saku Snaps and Shibari rope education, unless otherwise specified. Some sensual rope and light play are welcome, but we’re not a BDSM club. If you're unsure whether something's appropriate, feel free to ask.

Shoes off on the mats
We operate a no-shoes policy on all mat areas. You'll find a space near the entrance to store your coat, bag, and shoes. You're welcome to keep valuables with you.

Calm, neurodivergent-aware environment
We strive to make Shibari Lounge an AuDHD-friendly space that’s low-stimulation and gentle. Please be mindful of noise levels and sensory impact — we’re always happy to accommodate your needs if you let us know.

Refreshments & comfort
Drinks with lids and light snacks are fine inside the studio. We also have a kitchenette and a sweet station for breaks. Cushions, bolsters, and blankets are available to keep you comfy.

Supplies & safety
Please be aware of your own risk profiles. We’ve got EMT shears on hand, and you’re welcome to borrow rope. Just ask a team member if you need anything. All of the Kinbaku essentials can be bought via Sakunawa: The Shibari Shop in-house

Respecting our team & space
Shibari Lounge core team members Bex-Bunny, KinkyK1999 and SpicyDean, alongside our trusted hosts and guest hosts, may ask anyone not following our Code of Conduct or these terms to leave. Our team also includes inf, xLittlePrincess, Sirs-little-miss, Hidden_Shibari, and LadieMel.

Shibari Lounge reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any participant at any time for breach of these Terms, without refund.

Consent & Conduct

Consent is key
Consent applies to everything — touch, conversation, rope, space, and photographs. We follow the principles of P.R.I.C.K. (Personal Responsibility, Informed, Consensual Kink), R.A.C.K. (Risk Aware Consensual Kink), and S.S.C. (Safe, Sane, and Consensual). If you're not sure what something means, please ask.

Scene etiquette
Do not interrupt active scenes or aftercare, even to compliment or ask questions. Give people room and time to decompress.

Photography & privacy

• No photos of the building’s exterior

• You may take personal photos only with full consent from all individuals in frame

• We may ask to check your gallery if there’s concern about unapproved images

• If you’d like to be part of our Shibari Lounge promotional content, let us know! We’ll always confirm again before sharing anything

Use of the Space & Safety

Use at your own risk
By attending, you acknowledge that participation is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shibari Lounge and its representatives disclaim liability for any loss, injury, or damage arising from participation in events or the use of our space and equipment.

Suspension safety
Do not suspend from our rigging points unless you have prior experience. We are happy to provide documentation on the engineering specs of our suspension points (kN ratings, build specs, etc.). It is your responsibility to assess your own gear, rigging setup, and risk profile, especially when incorporating additional equipment like slings, bamboo, or carabiners.

Drugs & alcohol
We operate a strict no drugs or alcohol (no 'kink and drink') rule unless stated otherwise in the event description. Anyone under the influence will be asked to leave immediately and may be barred from returning.

Ticket Policy

We’re a small, intimate venue with limited capacity, and many of our events sell out. Please read our booking policy below:

• Cancel up to 7 days before the event for a full refund (ticket only — booking fees or donations are non-refundable)

• No refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before or no-shows

• Refunds may take 5–10 business days to appear

• If we cancel an event, we’ll refund your ticket in full — but we’re not able to reimburse travel or accommodation

To cancel or reschedule, please email us at 📧 hello@shibarilounge.co.uk or manage your own tickets via Ticket Tailor

If it's less than 7 days before the event and you're no longer able to attend, you're welcome to head over to our Discord server and try your luck in the #ticket-exchange channel — sometimes others are looking to take part last-minute!

Before You Attend

✅ You must be 18 or older to attend any event or access the venue
✅ By attending, you confirm your agreement to these Terms, our Privacy Statement & our Code of Conduct
✅ If you have questions or access needs, don’t hesitate to reach out

Looking forward to welcoming you into our ropey little world 🪢

– The Shibari Lounge Team 🩵

Use of the Website and Intellectual Property

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions along with our Privacy and Cookie Statement. We may update these policies periodically, and your continued use of the site confirms your acceptance of any changes.

All intellectual property rights in the website content, including text, images, photographs, branding, layouts, graphics, and media ("our materials"), belong to Shibari Lounge or our licensors. You are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-commercial licence to access our site and content. Any permitted use must acknowledge Shibari Lounge as the author.

We welcome sharing of our blog content for educational or community purposes, provided full credit is clearly given and no modifications are made that could misrepresent our views. However, unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution of any part of this site or its content for defamatory, discriminatory, or harmful purposes — including any language or context that misrepresents the Shibari, kink, or BDSM communities — is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Shibari Lounge.

User-Submitted Content

By submitting content to the site (e.g. comments, testimonials, or contact forms), you grant us and our affiliates a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable licence to use, modify, and display your content for promotional or community purposes in line with our Privacy Statement.

You waive any moral rights to the greatest extent permitted by law.

We reserve the right to review, reject, modify, or remove user content at our discretion. All content must be lawful, respectful, accurate, and align with our content standards.

If you find any content offensive or unlawful, please report it by emailing hello@shibarilounge.co.uk with the subject line “Unacceptable content.”

Third-Party Links 

Our website may include links to external websites for your convenience. These sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Use of such links is at your own risk.

You may link to our homepage in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation. Do not imply association, approval, or endorsement unless we have provided prior written consent.

Our Liability 

We do not accept liability for inaccuracies or losses arising from your use of this website. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Indemnity 

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shibari Lounge from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your unlawful, improper, or unauthorised use of our website or content.

Updated: June 2025