I do not accept same-day requests. This is a session occurring less than 24 hours from the time you request it.

Send a your initial session request with ample time for me to respond and prepare. I highly recommend that you contact me at least 1 week in advance of your desired date, assuming that it is available on my schedule. If you would like to use references, I would extend that to 2 weeks. This is to allow for time to respond to your request, set up a time to speak, deposit, request references (if using), and do this all while I juggle everyone and everything else I'm doing while I'm trying to fit you in.

To request a session you must complete the Session Request form. This is only available to sincere players. Go to the Contact page to begin.

NEW CLIENTS: I do not accept emails or direct phone calls if I have not yet seen you. All new inquiries must be sent through the form on my Contact page.

EXISTING CLIENTS I HAVE seen within the last 2 years: Just email me. Please provide all pertinent info: your preferred date(s), time(s), length; and any changes to your interests, limits, health, and medications at that time. If none are indicated I will assume they are the same.

EXISTING CLIENTS I HAVE NOT seen in within the last 2 years: you will have to submit a new request. This is to ensure I have up-to-date information about you using the most current series of questions I have. Email me to be given access to the form. In some cases I may require a donation for access.

Be prepared with your interests and limits before you request a scene. If you are unprepared I may end the call and you will have to pay for a new one when you are ready. If you do not know what your interests and limits are please go to my Coaching page and request a coaching call where we figure this out before you start funneling hundreds or thousands of dollars into a session.

Please take your time filling out my session request form. Hurrying through my questions won't help you see me faster but it is likely to require a longer consultation. A longer consult will cost you more.

A consultation about your session is mandatory. If I have never seen you before expect to pay for our initial talk. The donation you sent to request a session will be applied to your call (excess is not refunded, however). Existing clients are offered discounted consultations when making updates to their personal profile or scene requests. Please note that a consultation does not guarantee a session will occur. It is to determine if we both would like to session with one another.

I'm not available outside my posted hours. Whether it's for a session or to read or answer emails. The only time I make myself available outside my hours is for sincere players in vastly different timezones that have made arrangements with me. If this is not you please do not expect any phone calls or replies to your emails during that time.

I don't leave voicemail messages. This is to protect both your and my privacy.

I currently do not offer texting. If you have my phone number it’s my business line. This line is not text capable. If you send a text to this number it disappears into a void.

Do not act rude, pushy, or entitled. It really should go without saying, but people actually behave this way. A lack of manners is more shocking to me than any kink you may have. Mutual respect is essential for us to have a good time.

NON-U.S. CITIZENS: You must have current references that meet my standards*. Details are below. If you do not I will not be able to see you for an in-person session.

U.S. CITIZENS: You can either have me vet you with current references that meet my standards* or by my personally verifying you. Details are below. I'm a security minded person and thus my standards have been thoughtfully considered and created with both my safety and yours in mind.

Vetting is not something that can happen the day of your appointment. This is the primary reason why I don't offer same-day scenes. Everyone must be vetted for safety purposes. This process has taken as short as one day to as long as a week. It depends on whether you have references or not, and if your references are available to respond to me.

Vetting needs to be completed at least 24 hours before our appointment. I don't plan scenes until you're vetted and waiting until the last minute to get word from your references is something that has proven costly for me.

Your references are solely your responsibility. I will not do research or chase people down for you. This is not my job. Please have them in order when you request a session. Please note: If I contact a Domme on your behalf and she does not reply to me this is not reason to request a refund of your deposit. Ensure the Domme is professional and trustworthy before you ask her to vouch for you.

New clients using references must provide at least two (2). They should be from active professionals that you have seen within the last 2 years.

In some cases I may ask for a third reference. Such as heavy corporal or edge play scenes which require a greater level of risk and trust.

*My standards for references: All references must meet the following criteria:

1. Are established, reputable, and trustworthy professionals. No amateurs and hobbyists.

2. Have their own personal website with a custom domain, e.g. MistressTissa.com. This means that free social media profiles or advertisement platforms, such as Twitter/X, FetLife, or Tryst, do not qualify as a "website".

3. If they're using a free email address, such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Protonmail, instead of one with their personal domain (name@mistresstissa.com), I must be able to verify it actually belongs to them.

4. At least one of your references has to have vetted you.

If the Domme doesn't meet these criteria I can't accept them as a professional reference, so please verify that you ones you would like to use meet them.

ALL references WILL BE checked. Please make sure you have your facts straight, such as when you saw them and what name they know you by because I won't be wasting my time going back and forth trying to figure this out for you. Lying about them isn't a good idea because once I find out you will IMMEDIATELY be banned from any session with me for LIFE. Just be honest; it's easy.

I HIGHLY recommend you ask a Domme if she'll provide a reference for you before you attempt to use her as one. Some Dommes do not provide references. Some do not provide references to certain people. Ask her first to ensure you're prepared and won't be let down. Also, be sure she will be available to provide one in a timely fashion. (I have had some Dommes take a week to get back to me.)

If I am unable to complete the vetting process by my deadline I will not be able to conduct the scene with you. If you have questions or concerns about timelines be sure to ask when you request a scene. My inability to complete this process due to no fault of my own is not grounds to request refunds on tribute paid. You can absolutely transfer your deposit to a new date after the vetting process is complete. Again: please get your references in order, so I can focus on the scene with you and not this stuff.

If you have old, retired, or no references, we can discuss the options. While I will make an earnest effort to figure something reasonable out, please understand this is an issue of mutual safety and what is satisfactory is ultimately my call. Be aware that whatever method is chosen, expect that you will not maintain total anonymity if you wish to be invited for a session with me.

A 50% deposit is required from everyone the first time you session with me. This is applied toward the total tribute and is not an additional cost. Having references does not justify an exemption. Some people with good references have proven to be inconsiderate and unreliable.

Deposits are required on any subsequent sessions in the following cases:

• Scenes 4 hours or more

• Scenes at another location

• Scenes requiring special supplies

• Additional parties

• Clients I have not seen in over 2 years

Deposits can be sent electronically or by mail. Instructions will be provided at the time when tribute is due. Note that if you mail it I will not work on any aspect of the session until it is received.

I do not accept gift cards for deposits. If you are unable to send an electronic payment due to privacy concerns you can mail a money order instead. Gift cards that you used to gain access to my session form are not applied to any aspect of the tribute.

Please pay your deposit within 24 hours. Once we agree upon a date it will be reserved for you during this time. If I do not receive it this may mean I will not be able to see you at our scheduled time, and I may change your deposit and session requirements going forward.

Deposits, while transferable, are non-refundable*. I allow deposit transfers when I am given adequate notice:

• 24 hours or more before the session time (48 hours for sessions 4 hours or more, with additional parties, or at another location other than my personal dungeon)

• If the vetting process is not completed 24 hours before our session

• Illness (at least a 4-hour notice)

I have the right to request a larger deposit. Some examples of when I might do this: requests for more complicated sessions (e.g. additional parties, other locations), a history of flakiness, having cancelled a session less than 24-hours in advance in the past, having to do an excessive amount of work to vet you, and sessions which involve my needing to get materials or make special preparations.

Deposits have expiration dates. When you cancel 24 or more hours from our session you have 2 weeks to reschedule. If you sent a deposit for a session but have not yet scheduled it you have 2 months to do this. If you do not it covers the time I've taken to vet you, any work I've done or materials I've acquired for our scene, and attempts to get you scheduled.

The reason for your cancellation is likely to be irrelevant. "Mistress, I'm afraid I won't be able to make it today as a giant rabbit cut my head off with a rather large sword," causes me the same losses as "Mistress, I done forgot."

Cancellation timelines**:

• 24 hours or more from our session: No cancellation fee. Must be rescheduled within 1 month or you will lose your deposit.

• Less than 24 hours but more than 4 hours from our session ("same day"): Cancellation fee, which is loss of deposit; or, if one was not paid, 50% of the tribute will be due. Must be rescheduled within 2 weeks or balance of tribute is due.

• Less than 4 hours from our session ("last minute"): Full tribute due. Any deposit paid is included in the full tribute.

• **If the session is either (a) somewhere else, (b) involves additional parties, or (c) exceeds 4 hours, add an additional 24 hours to the above timelines.

Cancelling a session twice in a row will require immediate payment of the scene in full. I may or may not allow you to book another session, but if I do expect to pay for it in advance.

If I have to cancel and reschedule and it is less than a 4-hour notice for scenes in my dungeon or a 48-hour notice for scenes that are away or are with additional parties, I will add additional time onto our rescheduled session commensurate with the length of the session as my apology to you. I allow myself the same amount of time to reschedule as you: one month. My needing to reschedule our session doesn't not warrant a refund. The only exception is for people who are not local, which I define as more than 3 hours (~150 miles) from Philadelphia.

If I cancel our session due to your own actions you are not eligible for any refund. This includes pushing on my boundaries, threats, lying, privacy violations, or other high-risk behavior. Do not ask for a refund. You have just rendered our contract null and void.

I conduct sessions in accordance with the days and times indicated on my SCHEDULE page. Holidays may or may not be available. Please always check my schedule before requesting ANY scene. If you have very limited availability (i.e. you're only in town for the weekend) and my schedule says I'm unavailable, feel free to ask if an accommodation is possible. Sometimes I can move people around or I have a cancellation and it may not yet be reflected on my schedule.

Requests to session outside of my availability may be arranged but tribute will be doubled for the time that falls outside those hours. For example: a two-hour session starting one hour before I "open" will mean that one hour will have double tribute and one hour at normal tribute. I may be able to make an exception for people who wish to book a longer session and need it to end by 5pm, such as an 8-hour beginning at 9am.

I do not accept same-day requests. "Same-day" is defined as the 24-hour period before the time you're requesting. Your first scene with me must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, availability permitting.

Sessions in Temenos are private. You will see no one but me -- unless I have your consent for additional parties.

I must be able to see you for webcam sessions. I don't perform "shows" for people on cam. It's an interactive experience and thus I expect to be able to see the person I'm playing with. There are absolutely no exceptions to this.

No photos or recording of any kind without explicit permission. This doesn't just go for me taking photos or recording you, it goes for you taking photos or recording me, too. This means: in-person sessions, phone, or webcam. Nonconsensual recording in private settings is against the law. This includes inside my house, my dungeon, on webcam.

Sessions conducted elsewhere are offered on at my discretion and are available only to those who have already established a trusting relationship with me OR who have excellent, current references. You are responsible for all costs involved. If it's somewhere I'm already going to be, such as a play party, then you are not. Scenes conducted at play parties must be paid in-full and in advance.

I will not conduct sessions in your home. I can only imagine what delights I might encounter.

Arrive precisely at the time your session is scheduled. If our appointment is 2pm, that is the time I'm expecting you. If you arrive early I will not be able to let you in.

Late arrivals may result in a reduction of the session time but with no reduction in tribute. Please notify me if you're going to be late.

I generally don't take wardrobe requests. I don't like someone telling me how I should dress myself. However, I'm okay if you indicate you have a fetish for something such as latex or thigh-high boots. Another exception is if you buy something for me from Offerings page or Wishlist. you are likely to receive the honor of my wearing your gift during our session.

You receive the scene for which you tribute. If you tribute for a 2-hour scene, we will have a 2-hour scene. Your time does not begin when you walk in the door it begins when we enter my dungeon.

Sessions include some amount of complementary pre- and post-session time. This time is used to prepare for and "come down" from the session. Specialty scenes receive 15 minutes. Everything else receives 30 minutes.

Everyone receives basic prep time and basic aftercare. While the time I allot is adequate for most people, I realize that some people may need more. If you are one of those people you must let me know when scheduling your session. Please do not expect that you will have an infinite pool of time available to you. And while I never let people leave if it seems dangerous for them to do so, I, unfortunately, have had some exploit my generosity. To accommodate your needs, we can either cut the scene shorter or you can tribute for additional time at my social rate. I expect you to be responsible for yourself here and communicate and plan appropriately -- this includes those of you who are using rideshare. Gifted time is a privilege not a right and it will be revoked and taken out of your scene time if necessary.

Shower facilities are available to all guests. They are provided with your comfort in mind and are modern, clean, and private. Toiletries and fresh towels are included. If you would like to bring your own, such as soap or a toothbrush, that's fine.

Please be courteous when using my bathroom. I'm not your maid, my sluts! Showers should be 5 minutes or less and messes, such as water all over the floor, should not be left behind for me to clean up. I appreciate your conscientiousness as my guest. If you show me you cannot handle the responsibilities then you will either be charged to use my facilities or you will lose your privileges.

If you need more time here let me know. Some people love to decompress in a hot and steamy shower after a great scene or like to slowly dress while they enjoy something cold to drink. I welcome this but I need to know so I can plan for it.

I take privacy very seriously and take several measures to secure it.

I do not leave voicemail messages, all correspondence is password protected and only accessed by me, and I do not take photos, video, or refer to you personally on public sites or in forums without your explicit permission. In other words: What happens with me, stays with me...unless you say otherwise.

I do not provide references unless you explicitly release me to do so. This ensures you the highest level of privacy. You must provide a written release for each person you wish for me to provide a reference. If I am contacted by anyone asking for one without first having heard from you, I will be unable to answer.

I will sign an NDA, if you feel more comfortable with one. However, it's really not needed. I don't spank and tell. (And you shouldn't either.)

There are three instances in which I will break confidentiality: 1. If you pose a threat to yourself, 2. If you post a threat to someone else (this includes me), or 3. In some legal cases. For example, if you commit a crime against me this would violate condition number two and your right to confidentiality would be lost. These are standard rules in various professions in which confidentiality is practiced.

I ask that you respect my privacy as I will respect yours. I do not discuss identifying details about you (i.e. your name, phone number, etc) or our session(s) without your consent. I expect you to extend the same courtesy to me as I do to you. Please read more about this here.