CHECKLIST FOR YOUR FURRY MEET-UP
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As of: 2026-10-10
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Guide online:
https://stage.german-furs.net/en/guide

No warranty, not legal advice. Check every rule for your country, canton
or municipality.

Go through these items before every meet-up and tick them off.

MANDATORY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY EVENT
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[ ] Type of event clarified (open meet-up, assembly, private)

[ ] Written permission of the owner or manager, including permission for
    costumes and fursuits

[ ] Asked the competent office of the city or municipality whether a
    notification or permit is needed (special use, serving drinks,
    structures); answer in writing

[ ] Assembly registered (if applicable)

[ ] In Austria or Switzerland: clarified whether fursuits and heads
    count as an exception to the face-covering ban in public space

[ ] Own one-page emergency plan; safety concept only if the authority
    demands it

[ ] Liability clarified: personal responsibility stated or insurance in
    place

[ ] First aid or medical service arranged

[ ] Youth protection and alcohol rules observed, notice posted

[ ] Code of conduct published

[ ] Awareness team named

[ ] Photo rules set and notice prepared

[ ] Data protection of attendee data observed (only via the platform, do
    not pass on lists)

[ ] Weather and heat plan

[ ] Date checked against public holidays and quiet days (dance ban,
    quiet hours, regional holidays of the guests)

[ ] Current infection control rules checked, hygiene concept if required

[ ] Accessibility checked

[ ] Arrival and departure clarified

[ ] Contact person on site reachable

[ ] Threat level checked (counter-events, online threats)

[ ] Authorities asked about parallel events at the place and time

[ ] One spotter per fursuiter assigned and briefed, hand signals agreed

[ ] Asked at sign-up about long tails, large wings and hard, pointed
    parts; space and narrow spots checked

[ ] Fursuiters informed: know your limits, drink enough, ask for help,
    golden rule, in an emergency health comes before the suit

[ ] Seats reserved, payment agreed with the restaurant, order and
    payment list prepared

NOTES
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Date: ____________________

Place: ____________________

Organizing team: ____________________

Emergency number: ____________________