Mantra #3 — The Underground Ethics CharterLet everyone live their moment — One of the 10 mantras of the Underground Ethics Charter, an ethical framework for a more conscious nightlife culture.
Participate ↓"Connection is beautiful when chosen. It becomes intrusive when imposed."
When the bubble is violated, vigilance replaces joy. When it is respected, trust opens the experience.
Respect the bubble — let everyone live their moment.
Respecting the bubble means protecting everyone's physical, emotional and mental space. Freedom exists when limits are recognized and honored. A respected space allows genuine collective relaxation.
In a dense space, bodies, gazes and silences speak. Knowing how to read these signals allows for natural, fluid and respectful encounters. Connection is beautiful when chosen. It becomes intrusive when imposed.
This testimonial is real. It comes from a member of the Montréal underground community. Names have been removed.
A silent, one-handed gesture that can change everything. Created by the Canadian Women's Foundation, adapted by S.O.U.L. Montréal for the underground world.
This agreement is inspired by discussions held during the S.O.U.L. Montréal workshop-conference on October 17, 2024, at the Salon Daomé.
The following capsules nourish this reflection:
The Charter is built through connection — to yourself, to others, to the night. Your voice directly shapes its final form.