Section VI

Festival Ethics & Code of Conduct

The Rooted Lotus is built on three foundational principles: environmental stewardship, aesthetic integrity, and economic community. These are not suggestions — they are the law of the land.

The Three Pillars

Our Founding Principles

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Zero-Waste Mandate

No single-use plastics allowed on-site.

The Rooted Lotus is a certified zero-waste event. Single-use plastics — including straws, cups, bags, and utensils — are strictly prohibited on festival grounds. All vendors must use compostable or reusable packaging. Refillable water stations are located throughout the grounds. The Green Team conducts hourly sweeps.

Specific Rules
  • No single-use plastic bottles, cups, or straws
  • All vendor packaging must be compostable
  • Reusable cups available for purchase at the gate
  • Free water refill stations throughout the grounds
  • Glass containers prohibited in camping areas
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The Aesthetic Clause

All vendor setups must use natural materials.

The visual environment of The Rooted Lotus is sacred. Every vendor booth, art installation, and communal space must be constructed using natural materials — wood, fabric, stone, clay, and plant matter. Synthetic banners, plastic signage, and neon lighting are not permitted. This creates a cohesive, organic visual landscape.

Specific Rules
  • Permitted: wood, fabric, stone, clay, bamboo, plant matter
  • Prohibited: synthetic banners, plastic signage, neon LED strips
  • All signage must be hand-lettered or printed on natural materials
  • Lighting must be warm-toned (amber, gold, or candlelight)
  • Booth designs reviewed and approved before the event
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The Community Special

Every vendor provides one high-quality item for under $10.

Economic accessibility is a core value of The Rooted Lotus. Every vendor — from artisan healers to food trucks — is required to offer at least one high-quality item or service priced at $10 or under. This ensures that every attendee, regardless of budget, can fully participate in the marketplace.

Specific Rules
  • Every vendor must designate one item at $10 or under
  • The item must be of genuine quality — not a token gesture
  • The Community Special item must be clearly displayed
  • Verified by the Vendor Relations team during setup
  • Violations result in booth closure
Community Standards

Code of Conduct

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Consent is Sacred

Every interaction at The Rooted Lotus must be consensual. Ask before touching, photographing, or entering someone's personal space. Violations are grounds for immediate removal.

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Leave No Trace

Pack out what you pack in. Leave your campsite cleaner than you found it. Participate in the morning Green Team sweeps.

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Quiet Hours

Campground quiet hours are enforced from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Ambient Grove continues with low-flow soundscapes during this period.

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Zero Tolerance

Harassment, discrimination, and violence of any kind will result in immediate removal from the festival grounds without refund.

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No Animals

With the exception of certified service animals, no pets are permitted on festival grounds.

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Fire Safety

Open flames are permitted only in designated fire pit areas. No personal fire pits, lanterns, or candles in tents.

🌸The Rooted Lotus Pledge

"By purchasing a ticket to The Rooted Lotus 2027, I agree to honor the land, respect every person in this community, leave no trace, and carry the peace of Harmony Fields with me long after the music ends."