First and foremost, it is the duty of a Dominant to remember that submission is a gift.

To misuse this gift is abusive.

When the submissive is not free to take back the gift it is no longer a gift.

• It is the duty of a Dominant to watch over and protect all submissives. To insure an unowned submissive is guided to a Dominant that is suited to the submissive's wants, needs and desires.

One can offer advice and counsel, but cannot unilaterally impose it on the submissive.

• It is the duty of a Dominant after a scene to ensure the submissive is emotionally stable, to insure the submissive grows and develops and to teach the submissive information about the Lifestyle.