All participants in the Muse Behavior Runway show and related events must adhere to our code of conduct and venue policies. Failure to do so may result in removal from show participation and/or being escorted off the premises, and no future participation in Muse Behavior Runway or related events will be granted. Show participants must follow all rules and policies set out by The Crystal Ballroom and venues used for show-related events. 

Be Respectful and Professional: Treat everyone with respect and remember we are all working toward the same goal of a successful and unique runway show experience. Clean up after yourself throughout the event and keep your personal belongings to a minimum. Muse Behavior Runway is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 

Harassment and Discrimination: There is a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, racism, sexual harassment, or discrimination based on gender, size, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. The Muse Behavior Runway production team promotes a safe, positive, and creative environment and has an open-door policy for participants to express concerns.

Health and Safety: 1. Show participants can not be under the influence or in possession of alcohol or illegal substances. 2. There is a zero-tolerance policy for violence or threatening behavior of any kind. 3. If you test positive for COVID or any other contagious illness, stay home. If applicable, send a representative to stand in for your collection. If you are feeling sick during the show, let a staff member know so we can help. It is important to eat before the show, snack during it, and drink plenty of water. 4. For show day, the venue provides its own security and ticket check-in. 5. If there are accessibility accommodations you have for the venue(s), contact them directly so your needs can be properly addressed. 

Communication: Read and respond to communication promptly. Emails come from inboxes ending in “@musebehaviorrunway.com”. Deadlines are expected to be met, or decisions may be made on the participant's behalf if necessary. Expect some emails that require your response to move forward in the show. Failing to respond after reasonable attempts have been made may result in removal from the show.

Arrive on time for show day and all related events. Communicate as soon as possible if you have a conflict with a mandatory date or are running late on the day of. We can only accommodate so many exceptions. 

Participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally online when promoting the event, without altering graphics or misrepresenting the show. 

Backstage Policies 1. No harassment or violence of any kind. 2. No alcohol or drug consumption in the backstage area. 3. No photos or videos of models in any form of undress at any point or in “No Photo” zones. 4. No unauthorized people are allowed backstage. Everyone must wear an approved backstage badge at all times. All guests must stay front-of-house before, during, and after the show. 5. No unnecessary loitering in spaces where models are changing. 6. Be respectful of others’ space and personal belongings. 7. No eating or drinking around or while wearing designer garments. 8. Listen to all announcements and be responsible for your designated role. 9. Be quiet in the backstage area during the show. 10. No food or drink in the immediate backstage area in the ballroom itself.