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Code of Conduct
The TBRU™ Code of Conduct is here to protect and ensure everyone has a favorable time at
the event. We want everyone to have a great time at TBRU™ and we hope that you will make
many lasting friendships. We are a very diverse group of individuals, so we ask that we all
treat one another with mutual respect and friendship. It is easy to sum it all up in one
phrase,
The Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would want others to treat you.”
If we all honor this old traditional saying, everyone will have a great time. All TBRU™

Attendees, Volunteers, Vendors, and Crew:
Must be at least 21 years of age as of the start of the event
TBRUTM is a niche/affinity event designed for gay men in the Bear community, admirers,
allies, and those who want to join in the spirit of brotherhood and friendship. We all express
ourselves in different ways, and you are welcome to be yourself at TBRU™. It is very
important to the Dallas Bears that our trans brothers know that TBRU™ is a safe place and
that you are celebrated and welcomed at TBRU™!
Identification
• Must provide, physically - in person, a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID
(driver license, state ID card, military ID, or passport) that provides a recognizable
photo of you and clearly states your date of birth.
• Pictures or paper copies of your ID are NOT acceptable.
• In Texas, a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID is required to enter any
venue that serves alcohol. You must have your physical ID on you in order to enter
bars, etc. Bars cannot accept pictures or photocopies of your ID.
• IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT IN DETERMINING YOUR DATE OF BIRTH OR AGE - THE
DALLAS BEARS MAY REFUSE ENTRY TO THE EVENT. TEXAS STATE LAW REQUIRES
YOU TO POSSESS A VALID, UNEXPIRED GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID TO
ENTER A BAR OR VENUE THAT SERVES OR SELLS ALCOHOL
• Registrants who are unable to provide the required proof of age will not be allowed
to receive their registration packet or attend the event, and will not receive a refund
of registration or hotel fees. TBRU™ Registrations are not transferable.

You are entirely responsible and liable for all activities conducted by you.

You are entirely responsible and liable for all activities conducted by you.
Below are some, though not all, violations that may result in the refusal of your registration
and/or removal from the event by members of the Dallas Bears, Texas Bear Round-Up™
Team, Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel, local bars, or other venues or agents acting on their
behalf.
By submitting your registration to Texas Bear Round-Up™, you agree to the following rules of
conduct:
• Will conduct yourself in a reasonable manner in public areas, including appropriate
attire in the public areas of the hotel. Please note this hotel is a tourist attraction
and has tourist events. Children may be in public areas of the hotel. Appropriate
attire is required.
• The use, possession, or sale of any illegal or illicit drug is a crime in the State of
Texas (Marijuana is not legal in Texas). Violators at any TBRU™ event or activity, Hyatt
Regency Dallas, local bar, or other facility will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of
the law. The Hyatt Regency Dallas will press charges and evict you from the
premises without warning or reimbursement of room fees and taxes. Attendees
found in violation will be permanently banned from attending TBRU™ or any Dallas
Bear event. Note: This is not Amsterdam!! Please remember in Texas, ALL Illicit
Drugs, including marijuana, are illegal under all conditions — public use or behind
closed doors.
• No public nudity (complete coverage of genitals and butt crack – jock straps do not
satisfy this) - please consider that there will be non-attendees staying in the hotel,
the Hyatt Regency Dallas, or TBRU™ Staff may request you change your attire.
• No solicitation for sex for payment, money, barter, or favors (also known as
prostitution, escorting, etc...).
• No unwelcome or unruly sexual advances to attendees or employees of hosting
facilities. No means No! Consent is the gold standard. Before engaging in physical
or sexual activity, gain consent from the other person(s). By not gaining consent, you
may be guilty of physical or sexual abuse/harassment.
• No public urinating or defecating (eeeewwww!).
• Keep public displays of affection respectable (there are tons of bedrooms to take
your Partner(s) to).
• Responsible drinking of alcoholic beverages (public intoxication is illegal and is a
misdemeanor offense punishable by arrest).
• Resolve situations without the use of abusive verbal, or physical confrontations.

• Embrace and Celebrate Diversity - This is a safe and inclusive space for all.
• We are a group of many sizes, nationalities, and types of physical attributes,
including hair and skin, various ages, and generations.
• Respect federally protected health statuses, recognizing that we have
responsibilities and moral obligations. We strive to be stigma-free, refrain from
bullying, and call out injustice.
By registering and attending TBRU™ you
(1) Agree not to hold Dallas Bears or TBRU™, its officers, membership, guests, sponsors,
volunteers, or any commercial establishment or its staff used in conjunction with this
event, responsible for any loss or injury either to their property or their person while
participating in this event.
(2) Are fully responsible for any damages they may cause to the hotel property or
commercial establishments used during this event.
(3) Are fully responsible for any guests that you allow onto the hotel property, including any
damages caused to the property, until such person(s) leave(s) the property.
(4) Will not indulge in actions that could be considered discriminatory or racist.
(5) Will grant Dallas Bears, TBRU™, and anyone designated by them the right to use their
likeness, image, voice, and appearance, whether recorded on or transferred to videotape,
film, slides, photographs, or other media, for publication, broadcast, or use on the web.
(6) It is further understood that this is a public event and that Dallas Bears, TBRU™, or
anyone cannot control people from making pictures public. Attendees should use good
judgment, discretion, and respect people’s privacy before posting, tagging, or sharing
images with other people or on social media sites.
(7) Understand that the failure to follow any one of these guidelines is grounds for being
escorted away from and/or being asked to leave the event without a refund of registration or
hotel room fees.

Continued failure to comply may additionally result in being banned from future events.