As a companion, the sub is treated with respect and dignity, is allowed to voice opinions, and allowed to share in the Dom’s activities. This is the area where the sub is the most equal with the Dom.

As a student, the sub learns how to please the Dom, and when done, expects to be rewarded by the Dom. Likewise, when not done or done incorrectly, the sub expects to be corrected and shown the right way to act.

1. I will communicate with complete honesty my needs, desires, limits, and experience. I realize that failing to do so will not only prevent my Master/Mistress and I from having the best experience possible, but can also lead to physical and emotional harm.

2. I will not manipulate my Master/Mistress. I will not push to make a scene go the way I feel it should.

3. I will keep an open mind about trying things that I am not comfortable with and expanding my limits. I will continue to grow as a submissive and as a human.

4. I will accept the responsibility of discovering what pleases my Master/Mistress, and I will always do my best to fulfill His/Her wishes and desires.

5. I will not allow myself to be harmed or abused. I know that submissive does not equal doormat.

6. I will be courteous and helpful to my fellow submissives. I will share my knowledge and experience with others in the hope that they will learn and bebefit from where I have been. I will take the time to help those new to the scene start out on the correct path.

7. I will be responsive to my Master/Mistress. I will not try to hide what my mind and body are feeling so that I may assist Him/Her in His/Her responsibilities as my authority. I know that my Master/Mistress is not telepathic, and will not expect my Master/Mistressto know thoughts or feelings which I do not share with Him/Her.

8. I will accept in the responsibility of a scene or relationship gone bad. I will not place total blame on my Master/Mistress when it is not warranted simply because He/She is the Dom/me. I realize that things may not work out as they should at times, and will do my best to put it behind me and move on.

9. I know that D/s is not a contest, and will never think myself a "better" submissive because I choose to submit on a different level then another. I will not be boastful of the experiences I have had as His/Her submissive.

10. I will be obedient to my Master/Mistress even if I disagreee with what He/Her is requesting. I realize He/She has my best interests at heart and often knows better than I what I need in a particular situation.

11. I know that my actions reflect upon my Master/Mistress and will do my best to help others see Him/Her in a positive way. I will not intentionally embarrass or displease my Master/Mistress.

12. Above all, I will wear my title of submissiveness with honor. I will never cause others to think that being submissive means to be weak or sub-human. I will take pride in who and what I am and will never show myself in a negative way.

13. I will always greet my Dom/me kneeling with respect and in the position that He/She prefers.

14. I will always address Dom/mes as Master/Mistress or Sir/Ma'am even in anger, I will hold my respect of Him/Her true to me.

15. I will always strive to reach my Master/Mistresses three most important principles for our relationship 1) honesty 2) trust 3) spirit. For if I fail I know our relationship will surely end.

16. When in play and/or scening if I feel scared or unsure I will let my Master/Mistress know by using the "yellow" word this will let my Master/Mistress know I need to go slower, should the play and/or scening go in a direction I can not go I will use the safe word this will let my Master/Mistress know that this must stop now and we must talk.

17. I will except my Master/Mistreses punishment as He/She deems necessary. I know He/She does not punish me in spite but as guidance for me when I have failed Him/Her.