| Visitor | Apprentice "Obedience" |
Novice "Submission" |
Full Member "Stability" | |
| Time Period | Three months minimum |
Six months | One year, renewable for two six-month periods |
One year or more; renewable for life |
| Visits and Residence Requirement | Visits as arranged between Master & visitor; minimum three visits | Frequent visits by Master's permission; at least one overnight visit per month required | At least two 2-day+ visits by Master's permission per month; two weeks residence required with goal of residence for final six months | In residence with Master and Household |
| Household name and rank | Not applicable | "slave" | "slave" or "boy" | "boy" |
| Ownership Status | Not owned; mild affiliation with Household | Owned by Master; moderate affiliation with Household encouraged | Owned by Master; strong affiliation with Household required | Owned by Master and Household; strong affiliation with Household obligated |
| Contractual Requirement | Visitor Contract; Simple etiquette/rules |
Apprentice Contract; Strict Rules of Conduct |
Novice Contract; Strict Rules of Conduct |
Covenant of Commitment; Flexible Rules of Conduct |
| Household accountability | Accountability to Master for direction; respect given to Master & Household members | Accountability to Master or his deligate for direction ; respect given to Master & Household members | Accountability to Master, his deligate and elder Household members for direction; respect given to Master & Household members | Accountability to Master, his delegate and elder Household members for direction; respect given to Master & Household members |
| Collar Requirement | Collared only during play or service within household | Collared within Household, at own residence and during play in "queer-friendly" space, | Collared 24/7. | Collared 24/7. |
| Household "uniform" | Nudity preferred; public clothing suggested by Master |
Nudity required; public clothing directed by Master |
Nudity required; public clothing directed by Master; Household ID on clothing for special events |
Nudity required; public clothing directed by Master; Household ID on clothing worn as Master directs |
| Piercings and Markings | Not applicable | Discussion of ritual nature of piercings and marks as signs of submission | Prince Albert and right nipple pierced as signs of submission; further discussion of ritual nature | Guiche and/or Left nipple as signs of submission; tattoo of Household 'K' Logo at 5 years |
| Sexual Activitiy | No restraint on outside sexual partners; orgasm control only required during stay at Household | No outside partners; Orgasms only with permission of Master | Outside partners with prior consent of Master; Orgasms only with permission of Master | Outside partners with consent of Master; Orgasm control at Master's discretion |
| Household Duties | Minimal household duties as determined by Master; observing household routines | Regular household duties as determined by Master; learning household routines | Regular household duties as determined by Master | Ongoing household duties as determined by Master and Household |
| Written Reports and Conferences | Conference with Master each visit | Daily report of activities; conference each visit | Weekly report of activities with directed journaling; three months budget disclosure; conference each visit | Regular direct conferences with Master; fiscal responsibility within Household |
| Spiritual Growth | Church or spiritual participation invited with Household | Church or spiritual participation expected with Household | Church or spiritual participation expected; personal area of spiritual study identified and/or begun | Church or spiritual participation required; ongoing spiritual study; some sort of public outreach required |
| Community Service | Not applicable | Explanation and inventory of talents for possible community involvement | One community "project" per quarter (total of 4) required | Ongoing community involvement required |
Please note: The requirements listed above are
minimum requirements for each stage.
An individual submissive's experience may vary.
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