RuthVille — The Code of the Compound

BEFORE WE BEGIN

WELCOME TO RuthVille

you found us. that means something.

You're here because someone decided you belonged here. That decision wasn't made lightly.

Ruthville has a website. That's about all we'll say about that. There's no phone number, no email address, and no customer service line. If you found the site and made it through the application — ID, credit card, vetting and all — welcome to the other side. If someone gave you a referral, even better. That's exactly how this is supposed to work.

Every guest who makes it through receives a personal password. It's yours. It's unique to you. It was checked at the door and it's on file. We don't issue passwords to see if people share them — we issue them because we already know they might, and we'll know exactly who did. Your password is not a party favor. It is not something to whisper to a friend who seems cool. It is a thread that leads directly back to you, and if someone shows up holding your word, that's your problem now.

There's no shortcut. There's no back door. If you're supposed to be here, you'll find your way here. If you're not, the application page is a very polite dead end.

The best places have always worked this way. The speakeasies that became legend. The private runs that nobody talked about. The rooms where the right people gathered and left better for it. Nobody found those places by looking. They got found by those places.

If you're holding this document, you've been vetted, vouched for, or both. You made it.

All we ask in return is that you protect what you've been given access to. If someone asks where you spent the weekend, it was nice. If someone asks what Ruthville is, you smile. If someone asks how to get an invite, you tell them you don't know what they're talking about — or if you trust them, maybe you mention there's a website.

Because if they're supposed to be here, they'll find it. And if they're not — well, that's exactly why the vetting exists.

By setting foot on the property, you're agreeing to everything in this document — all of it, even the parts that sound like a lawyer wrote them. Especially those parts.

PART I

THE RUTHVILLE Way

these aren't suggestions. they're the deal.

RULE ZERO

You don't talk about Ruthville. Not on social media. Not to people who weren't invited. Not in passing conversation with people you think might be cool. If someone asks where you were, it was nice. If someone asks what Ruthville is, you smile. If someone asks how to get an invite, you don't know what they're talking about.

The location, the people, the vibe, the details — none of it leaves. And your password absolutely does not leave. It is tied to your identity, it was verified on entry, and it is on file. If your password shows up somewhere it shouldn't, the trail ends at you. Sharing it — intentionally or carelessly — is grounds for immediate and permanent removal, and may void any protections otherwise extended to you under these rules.

The secrecy is what keeps this worth protecting. The people who are supposed to find Ruthville will find it. Everyone else doesn't need to know it exists.

1

NO SMOKING

Anywhere on the property. Indoors, outdoors, under the stars — doesn't matter. Take it to the street if you must. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vapes, and anything else that produces smoke or vapor. Fire danger is real out here.

2

BE CONSIDERATE

This one covers a lot of ground. If you have to ask yourself "is this cool?" — it probably isn't. Treat this place like you'd want people to treat yours. Treat the other guests the same way.

3

NO HATE, NO BIGOTRY

Ruthville is a welcoming place for everyone who's been invited. Racism, homophobia, sexism, and all their cousins have no home here. Violations of this rule result in immediate removal. No warnings, no second chances.

4

QUIET HOURS

Things wind down at 10:00 PM. Music goes low, voices follow. This is a private compound in a real neighborhood. What happens inside Ruthville stays inside Ruthville — and that means we don't give the outside world a reason to come knocking.

5

RESPECT THE PROPERTY

Leave it better than you found it, or at least the same. If you break something, own it. Accidents happen — pretending they didn't is worse. Guests are financially responsible for damage caused by themselves, their vehicles, their pets, or their guests.

6

GUESTS STAY WITH MEMBERS

You were invited by someone. That someone is responsible for you. If you brought a guest, they're your shadow until they earn their own standing around here. Uninvited guests will be asked to leave.

PART II

SPECIFIC Property Rules

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FIRE PIT & OPEN FIRES

Open fires are permitted in designated fire pit areas only. No exceptions. Before lighting anything:

Check current fire conditions and any active burn bans in Nye County, Nevada
Never leave a fire unattended — not even for a minute
Keep a water source within arm's reach at all times
Fully extinguish all fires before going to sleep or leaving the area
Do not burn trash, plastics, aerosols, or accelerant-soaked materials
Guest assumes full liability for any fire they initiate on the property

The host reserves the right to prohibit fires at any time based on conditions, wind, or general vibe.

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ALCOHOL

Adults 21 and over may consume alcohol on the premises. Ruthville does not provide or sell alcohol — bring your own, share generously, drink responsibly. Guests agree to the following:

Intoxicated guests may not operate any vehicle, motorcycle, or motorized equipment on or off the property
The host is not a babysitter. Know your limit
Disruptive, aggressive, or dangerous behavior resulting from intoxication is grounds for immediate removal
Nevada law applies. Don't make it weird

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MOTORCYCLES & VEHICLES

Ruthville loves bikes and trucks. Here's how we keep it that way:

All vehicles must be operated by licensed drivers with valid insurance
Speed on the property is walking pace — 5 mph maximum
No riding or driving under the influence. Period
Motorcycles and off-road vehicles may only be operated in designated areas
Park where you're told. Don't block access routes or other vehicles
The host assumes no liability for damage, theft, or loss of any vehicle on the property
Fuel, fluids, and maintenance work must be done in designated areas only — no leaks on the ground

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FIREARMS

Nevada is an open carry state. Ruthville respects that. With that comes responsibility:

All firearms must be handled safely at all times
Firearms must be unloaded when not in active use
No discharge of firearms on the property without explicit prior authorization from the host
Intoxicated individuals may not handle firearms — not negotiable
Any unsafe handling of a firearm results in immediate removal from the property
The host assumes no liability for any incident involving a personally owned firearm

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PETS

Well-behaved animals are welcome. Poorly behaved owners are not.

All pets must be current on vaccinations — be prepared to show documentation if asked
Pets must be leashed or under direct voice control at all times in common areas
You clean it up. Every time. No exceptions
Pets may not enter sleeping areas or food prep areas unless the host says otherwise
If your animal is aggressive toward people or other animals, it goes home
Pet owners are fully liable for any injury or damage caused by their animal

PART III

THE LEGAL Stuff

yeah, we have to do this part.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Ruthville is a private outdoor property. It includes uneven terrain, fire features, vehicles, animals, and other inherently interesting conditions. By being here, you acknowledge that you are aware of these conditions and voluntarily assume all risk associated with your presence on the property.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted under Nevada law, guests release and hold harmless the property owners, operators, and hosts (collectively, "Ruthville") from any and all claims, damages, losses, or expenses — including personal injury, property damage, or death — arising from your presence on or use of the property, regardless of cause, including the negligence of the host, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

INDEMNIFICATION

Guests agree to indemnify and defend Ruthville against any claims, damages, or legal fees arising from the guest's actions, negligence, or failure to comply with these rules while on the property.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Guests are financially responsible for any damage to the property or its contents caused by themselves, their vehicles, their pets, or anyone they invited. Ruthville reserves the right to seek reimbursement for documented damages.

PRIVACY

See Rule Zero. We mean it, and we mean it legally too. Ruthville is a private property and a private community. The existence of Ruthville, its location, its guests, and its activities are not for public consumption. Photography and video recording of other guests requires their explicit consent. Recording of the property for any public distribution — social media, news, blogs, or otherwise — requires explicit written permission from the host. Violations of guest privacy may expose you to civil liability beyond removal from the property. What happens at Ruthville stays at Ruthville. Full stop.

GOVERNING LAW

These rules and any disputes arising from your presence on the property shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Nye County, Nevada.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these rules is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

PART IV

ENFORCEMENT

we don't have bouncers. we have standards.

You Will Be Asked to Leave If You:

Violate any rule in this document
Create an unsafe situation for yourself or others
Become abusive, threatening, or aggressive toward any person or animal
Damage or disrespect the property
Bring uninvited guests without authorization

Removal is immediate. There are no refunds for any fees, deposits, or contributions paid. The host's decision is final, permanent, and not subject to appeal, debate, or negotiation — here or anywhere else. There is no appropriate channel. There is no process. The decision has been made.

You did talk to the manager. The manager told you to leave.

Repeated or egregious violations may result in a permanent ban from Ruthville and all associated events. So may a single bad moment. That's how private works.

PART V

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By accepting an invitation to Ruthville and entering the property, you confirm that:

You have read and understood these rules in their entirety
You agree to be bound by them for the duration of your stay
You accept full personal responsibility for your actions and the actions of any guest you bring
You acknowledge that the host has the right to remove you for violations without refund

PART VI

THE FINAL Word

You came here voluntarily. You were vetted, invited, and welcomed. You read these rules or had ample opportunity to do so. By entering the property and participating in anything that happens here, you waive — to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law — any and all rights to pursue legal action against Ruthville, its owners, operators, hosts, staff, or other guests for any claim arising from your presence on the property. This includes but is not limited to personal injury, property damage, emotional distress, loss of any kind, or any incident involving other guests, animals, vehicles, fire, or acts of God. You are here by choice. You stay by choice. Everything that happens here, you accepted the moment you walked through the gate.

Will this waiver hold up in every court in every circumstance? Maybe not. But it reflects the genuine agreement you made by showing up, and it will be the first thing anyone reads if it ever comes to that.

Don't make it come to that.