KinkOnFest Association

KinkOnFest Association Statute

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Art. 1 – Establishment

The social promotion association named “Kink On Fest” (provisionally) is hereby established, hereinafter referred to as the “Kink On Fest Association.”

The Association is established as a social promotion association pursuant to Articles 35 et seq. of Legislative Decree No. 117 of 2017 (Third Sector Code), as well as the general principles of the legal system, for the pursuit of civic, solidarity, and social utility purposes without any profit motive, not even indirect.

The association adopts the designation and acronym in its name as a distinctive sign, which shall be used in its acts, correspondence, and any external communications or manifestations.

The Association is governed by this Statute and by any regulations that may be approved according to statutory rules to better define specific associative relationships or activities.

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Art. 2 – Headquarters

The Association’s headquarters is located at Via Saline 11, Municipality of Silvi, Province of Teramo.

The headquarters may be relocated by resolution of the Board of Directors without the need to amend the Statute.

Operational offices of the Association may also be established in Italy or abroad by resolution of the Board of Directors.

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Art. 3 – Duration

The Association has unlimited duration.

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Art. 4 – Purpose and Objectives

The spirit and practice of the Association conform to the principles of the Italian Constitution and are based on full respect for the human and cultural dimension of the individual.

The Association is non-partisan and shall adhere to the following principles: non-profit purposes, democratic structure, and elective offices. The Association is democratic, apolitical, and non-partisan.

To achieve civic, solidarity, and social utility purposes, the Association carries out the following activities of general interest pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 1 of Legislative Decree No. 117 of 2017, for the benefit of members, their families, and third parties, primarily relying on the voluntary services of members:

i) Organization and management of cultural, artistic, or recreational activities of social interest, including activities, even editorial, promoting and spreading the culture and practice of volunteering and the activities of general interest referred to in this article;

w) Promotion and protection of human, civil, social, and political rights, as well as consumer rights and users of activities of general interest referred to in this article, promotion of equal opportunities and mutual aid initiatives, including time banks as per Article 27 of Law 8 March 2000, No. 53, and solidarity purchasing groups as per Article 1, paragraph 266, of Law 24 December 2007, No. 244.

In pursuing its objectives, the Association collaborates with other organizations, institutions, public and private entities, trade unions, and movements, in the spirit of intersectionality of struggles and respecting the self-determination of individuals.

The Association may also carry out, pursuant to Article 6 of the Third Sector Code, activities other than those of general interest listed above, provided they are secondary and instrumental to them, according to criteria and limits defined by specific ministerial decree. Such activities are determined by a resolution of the Assembly.

The Association may also conduct fundraising activities—through requests for donations, legacies, and non-reciprocal contributions from third parties—to finance its activities of general interest, respecting the principles of truthfulness, transparency, and fairness in relations with supporters and the public.

The Association also carries out public awareness and information activities related to its purposes, using all tools useful to achieve its social aims, in particular collaborating with local authorities, including through specific agreements, or with other entities with similar or related objectives.

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Art. 5 – Members

Anyone who expressly shares the purposes described in the previous article and intends to participate in the Association’s activities with their work, skills, and knowledge may join the Association.

Members of the Association may include:

At least seven individuals, without any discrimination or limitation of admission (based on sex, race, ideas, religion) or economic condition and ownership of equity shares, who, sharing its spirit and ideals, wish to personally engage in achieving the purposes outlined in this Statute;

At least three social promotion associations;

Other third sector or non-profit entities, provided their number does not exceed 50% of the number of adhering social promotion associations.

Members must be at least 18 years old.

The number of members cannot be lower than the minimum established by the Third Sector Code; otherwise, the membership must be completed within one year.

Members of the Association include those who participated in its establishment and those admitted by the Board of Directors upon written request, paying the annual membership fee set by the Board of Directors.

In the application for admission, the applicant declares to know and fully accept this Statute, any regulations, and to comply with resolutions legally adopted by the Association’s bodies.

The Board of Directors decides on the application according to non-discriminatory criteria, consistent with the Association’s purposes and general interest activities.

The admission resolution must be recorded in the members’ register by the Board of Directors.

If an application is rejected, the Board of Directors must provide justification within 60 days and notify the applicant, who may request the Assembly to rule within 60 days. If the Assembly is not specially convened, it will decide at the next meeting.

The annual membership fee is non-transferable and non-refundable in case of resignation or loss of membership.

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Art. 6 – Rights and Duties of Members

All members have equal rights and obligations toward the Association.

Admission is not temporary; each member may resign at any time via written notice.

Members have the right to information and control as established by law and the Statute, to consult the Association’s books upon written request to the President, to participate in Assemblies, and, if current with fees, to vote, elect, and be elected to offices after 90 days of membership.

Members must comply with this Statute, the Association’s resolutions, and pay membership fees set by the Board of Directors.

Volunteer members carry out their work personally, spontaneously, and free of charge, according to decisions by the Association’s bodies.

Volunteer members cannot enter into employment or independent contracts with the Association. Only actual expenses incurred may be reimbursed, within limits set by the Board of Directors.

Volunteers must be insured against work-related accidents, illnesses, and civil liability toward third parties, in accordance with applicable law.

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Art. 7 – Loss of Membership

Membership is lost in the following cases:

Death;

Resignation: any member may resign with written notice to the Board of Directors; the obligation to pay the annual fee remains;

Lapse: automatic if the member does not renew within the next membership year;

Exclusion: for violations of the Statute, regulations, or damaging behavior; the Board decides with a 4/5 majority after hearing the member. Notice of exclusion must be sent by registered letter or certified email. The member may appeal to the Assembly within 30 days.

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Art. 8 – Association Bodies

The Association’s bodies are:

The Assembly of Members;

The Board of Directors;

The Control Body (if applicable).

All offices are elective and have a two-year term.

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Art. 9 – Composition and Powers of the Assembly

The Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the Association. Assemblies may be ordinary or extraordinary.

All members meeting the criteria of Article 6, paragraph 3, and current with fees may vote and be elected.

Each member has one vote. Proxy voting is not allowed.

Ordinary Assembly duties include: defining and approving programs, budgets, regulations, electing the Board and Control Body, appointing honorary president, resolving member appeals, and any other matters submitted by the Board.

Extraordinary Assembly duties include amending the Statute, and deciding on transformation, merger, split, or dissolution of the Association.

Assembly decisions are binding on all members and must be recorded in minutes signed by the President and Secretary.

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Art. 10 – Assembly Convocation

Ordinary Assemblies are called at least twice a year by the President; extraordinary Assemblies are called on Board or members’ request.

Notices must be posted at the headquarters, on the website, and sent in writing at least 20 days before the meeting.

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Art. 11 – Assembly Validity

The Assembly is chaired by the President or, in their absence, the Vice President; otherwise, members elect a chair.

Assembly is valid in first call with half plus one members present; in second call, with any number.

Decisions are valid if approved by the majority of votes; special majorities apply to statutory amendments and dissolutions.

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Art. 12 – Board of Directors

The Board is the Association’s governing body; members serve voluntarily, except reimbursement for expenses.

Elected by the Assembly, it consists of 3–5 members, each at least 18 and with 90 days’ membership.

Board term: two years; members are re-eligible. Vacancies are filled by next highest vote or Assembly appointment.

The Board may appoint external experts or commissions; their opinions are consultative.

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Art. 13 – Board Convocation and Validity

Called by President as needed, at least once yearly.

Notice in writing or electronically 48 hours before the meeting.

Chaired by President, or Vice President, or eldest member. Secretary records minutes.

Valid if majority of members present; decisions require majority vote.

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Art. 14 – Board Powers

Implements Assembly directives and promotes initiatives to achieve the Association’s purposes.

Administers finances, prepares budgets, issues internal regulations, convenes meetings, decides on member admission/exclusion, and proposes honors.

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Art. 15 – President

Legal representative of the Association.

Chairs Assembly and Board.

Executes resolutions, manages ordinary administration, banking, and finances.

Maintains relations with entities and institutions.

Can take urgent measures within Board powers, reporting afterward.

Vice President substitutes when absent.

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Art. 16 – Treasurer

Maintains accounts and prepares budgets.

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Art. 17 – Secretary

Supports the President, drafts minutes, and maintains membership and volunteer records.

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Art. 18 – Honorary President

Board may propose former Presidents as Honorary Presidents; ratified by Assembly. Office is honorary, with no powers unless specifically assigned.

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Art. 19 – Control Body

Elected if Assembly deems necessary or legally required; monitors compliance with law, Statute, and financial management.

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Art. 20 – Association Books

Maintained by the Board: member register, volunteer register, Assembly and Board minutes.

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Art. 21 – Economic Resources

Funded by fees, donations, fundraising, grants, and other secondary activities; profits may not be distributed but reinvested.

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Art. 22 – Financial Year

January 1 to December 31; Board prepares annual financial statements.

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Art. 23 – Transformation, Merger, Split, Dissolution, Extinction

Decided by Assembly; assets after liquidation devolved to another third sector entity.

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Art. 24 – General Provisions

For matters not covered by the Statute, regulations, or resolutions, the Third Sector Code (Legislative Decree No. 117/2017) and, compatibly, the Civil Code apply.

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Silvi, 29/10/2025