SampleContract: a Temporary Contract

Sample Contract - Temporary Contract
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Contracts can define roles and expectations, and can be great fun to write. These examples are here only to provide suggestions and guidelines. If you and your partner wish to have a contract, write your own according to your own relationship. A contract similar to this one might be used for a week or weekend, or as a trial for a new live-in relationship. TEMPORARY CONTRACT OF CONSENSUAL OWNERSHIP The purpose of this instrument is to: State the full mutual consent of the undersigned in regards to this relationship. Explain the responsibilities and duties of both [Master/Mistress] and slave. Define safewords and their use. Explain the use of punishment. Foster a greater sense of communication between the respective parties. This contract is in no way legally binding, and is meant only as an aid to better understanding of the needs, duties and responsibilities of [Master/Mistress] and slave. I __________________, hereinafter referred to as slave, do of my own free will, and being of sound mind and body, do hereby offer myself in consensual slavery to __________________, hereinafter referred to as [Master/Mistress], for the period beginning at midnight on ____________ and ending at midnight on ____________. This agreement may be terminated at any time before the above named date by either party only in the event of breach of contract. On the above named date this agreement will be reviewed, renegotiated and rewritten, or terminated. Provisions of Contract 1.      Slave agrees to obey to the best of [his/her] ability, and to devote [him/her]self entirely to the pleasure and desires of [Master/Mistress]. Slave also renounces all rights to [his/her] own pleasure, comfort, or gratification except insofar as permitted by [Master/Mistress]. [Master/Mistress] agrees to learn what excites slave through exploration and communication and try to incorporate this into the relationship. 2.      [Master/Mistress] accepts full responsibility of slave. This includes but is not limited to: slave's survival, health, physical well being, and mental well being. Slave accepts full responsibility for informing [Master/Mistress] of any real or perceived dangers or safety concerns, but also agrees that [Master/Mistress]'s decision will be final regarding these issues. [Master/Mistress] agrees that slave will not be punished for respectfully stating these concerns. [Master/Mistress] further agrees to listen to slave's concerns with a clear and open mind. [Master/Mistress] shall endeavor not to inflict physical harm upon slave which might require the attention of someone outside the relationship. 3.      Slave agrees at all times to make [his/her] body readily available to [Master/Mistress] for [his/her] use. Slave will have hair washed and brushed in the style [Master/Mistress] prefers at all times. Slave agrees to wear any and all clothing, makeup, jewelry, etc. that [Master/Mistress] chooses. 4.      Slave agrees to accept the responsibility of using a safeword or safe gesture when necessary. Slave acknowledges that safeword is "______________" and safe gesture is ______________________. [Master/Mistress] accepts the responsibility of stopping activities in progress to assess situations where slave safewords and will, to the best of [his/her] ability, make judgement on whether to modify the activity or stop activity entirely. Slave agrees to hold no ill will due to [Master/Mistress]'s decison. [Master/Mistress] agrees not to punish slave for the use of a safeword or safe gesture. 5.      Slave agrees to answer any and all questions asked by [Master/Mistress] freely, promptly, and to the best of [his/her] knowledge. Slave further agrees to volunteer any information that [Master/Mistress] should know regarding slave's physical or emotional state. [Master/Mistress] agrees to never use this information to harm slave in any way. 6.      [Master/Mistress] agrees to furnish all toys such as vibrators, etc. and punishment implements such as crops and whips. Slave agrees to clean and maintain all toys and implements, have them available for [Master/Mistress]'s use at all times, and inform [Master/Mistress] of any needed repairs or replacements. 7.      Slave states that [his/her] limits are, but are not limited to: _______________________. [Master/Mistress] agrees to never violate these limits without prior negotiation of, and consent by, slave. 8.      Slave agrees to address [Master/Mistress] as [Sir/Ma'am] or [Master/Mistress] unless otherwise directed. Slave agrees to speak respectfully to [Master/Mistress] at all times, including times not spent in a scene. [Master/Mistress] may address slave in any way [he/she] so chooses. 9.      [Master/Mistress] agrees to furnish slave with a symbolic token of ownership. Slave agrees to wear this symbol at all times, except when [Master/Mistress] states to do so would be inappropriate or would non-consensually involve others. 10. Slave agrees and understands that any infractions of this agreement, or any act slave commits which displeases [Master/Mistress], will result in punishment. Slave will gracefully accept punishment and try to learn from it. Slave agrees to assemble the punishment materials as ordered by [Master/Mistress] and assume any position needed to accept the punishment. Slave understands that failure to comply with [Master/Mistress]'s orders will result in a more severe punishment. [Master/Mistress] will inform slave that [he/she] is being punished when punishment occurs, and will explain the reason for punishment either before, during, or following punishment. [Master/Mistress] agrees to discipline only out of a desire to better the slave and [his/her] servitude, and further agrees to never punish out of, or during, feelings of anger. Accepted, understood and agreed to this _____ day of ______________, 20__: By: __________________________, [Master/Mistress] __________________________, slave