In general all activities in BDSM at least among 2 people are supposed to be set within many margins of safety in the aim of protecting the participants.

In the more formal BDSM scene there is going to be even more safety mechanism among the client and the dominant. The person seeking to experience under the expertise of the client or potential submissive express with plenty of clarity. Further clarification will be given as an interview process will begin to understand the fantasy or wishes of the client of the submissive the best they can explain it. Expectations will be given that do not conflict with boundaries rules and personal agreements. Once payment agreements are done with a clear understanding that the services do not include anything outside the definitions of BDSM as in bondage, discipline, sado and masochism. At that point location or professional venue will be agreed and documentation will be provided and signed for the delivery of services as agreed.