The Zurich Storytellers Association (ZST) is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive space where people feel safe to share personal stories. All members, performers, volunteers, audience members, and Board members are expected to uphold the following principles:
1. Respect for All
We value each person's background, identity, and voice. Discrimination, harassment, or hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated—whether verbal, physical, or online.
2. Storytelling with Integrity
We believe in the power of true, personal storytelling. Stories shared at ZST events should reflect the storyteller’s lived experience. While creativity and interpretation are welcome, fabricated or appropriated stories are not in the spirit of our events.
3. Consent and Sensitivity
Storytellers are encouraged to reflect carefully on how they speak about others—especially those who are identifiable. Consent should be sought when possible, or names and details altered to protect privacy.
4. Mindful of Sensitive Topics
ZST events are public and intergenerational spaces. We ask storytellers to avoid gratuitously graphic content (e.g., detailed violence, explicit sexual descriptions, or hate speech) and to approach topics like trauma, abuse, self-harm, politics, and religion with care, intention, and appropriate content warnings whenever necessary. ZST event organizers reserve the right to stop a performance if necessary to protect the audience.
5. No Unsolicited Promotion
ZST events are for sharing stories—not for selling products, promoting services, or pushing agendas. Promotion is only allowed if it is part of a sponsorship or partnership explicitly approved by the ZST Board or managing team.
6. Friendly Competition
Some ZST events include a competitive format (e.g., StorySLAMs), but our spirit is one of encouragement and mutual support. We cheer for every voice, whether it's a first-time teller or a seasoned performer. Winning is fun, but growth and connection are the real prizes.
7. Accountability
Violations of these rules may lead to appropriate action, including warnings, exclusion from events, or revocation of membership. All decisions will be handled fairly by the Board or managing team, with respect for confidentiality and due process.
1. Respect for All
We value each person's background, identity, and voice. Discrimination, harassment, or hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated—whether verbal, physical, or online.
2. Storytelling with Integrity
We believe in the power of true, personal storytelling. Stories shared at ZST events should reflect the storyteller’s lived experience. While creativity and interpretation are welcome, fabricated or appropriated stories are not in the spirit of our events.
3. Consent and Sensitivity
Storytellers are encouraged to reflect carefully on how they speak about others—especially those who are identifiable. Consent should be sought when possible, or names and details altered to protect privacy.
4. Mindful of Sensitive Topics
ZST events are public and intergenerational spaces. We ask storytellers to avoid gratuitously graphic content (e.g., detailed violence, explicit sexual descriptions, or hate speech) and to approach topics like trauma, abuse, self-harm, politics, and religion with care, intention, and appropriate content warnings whenever necessary. ZST event organizers reserve the right to stop a performance if necessary to protect the audience.
5. No Unsolicited Promotion
ZST events are for sharing stories—not for selling products, promoting services, or pushing agendas. Promotion is only allowed if it is part of a sponsorship or partnership explicitly approved by the ZST Board or managing team.
6. Friendly Competition
Some ZST events include a competitive format (e.g., StorySLAMs), but our spirit is one of encouragement and mutual support. We cheer for every voice, whether it's a first-time teller or a seasoned performer. Winning is fun, but growth and connection are the real prizes.
7. Accountability
Violations of these rules may lead to appropriate action, including warnings, exclusion from events, or revocation of membership. All decisions will be handled fairly by the Board or managing team, with respect for confidentiality and due process.
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