# Action agreement **Please read and agree before engaging in an action with XR!** This agreement is the binding framework for actions by Extinction Rebellion Belgium (XR). We are taking action to make the public as well as the governments of the world aware of the **ecological**, **social** and **political crisis** we are in. We rebel because we and all the living beings we share this planet with are threatened by extinction.The basis of our actions are **our ten principles and values** as well as **our three demands**. Because of the political, economical and social reality we are forced to breach the societal normality through disruptive actions of peaceful civil disobedience and we believe by doing this we can induce the necessary change. We regret having to disturb the public life and the public order. We behave **peacefully and** **respectfully towards** our fellow humans as they are trying to go on with their daily routine.We invite all humans who accept this action consensus to help us **bring about the necessary change together**. We **respect** that there are other movements that differ from us and maybe choose different tactics and ways of communicating during their actions. For the upcoming action, anyone who acknowledges the below bullet points is welcome to participate. * **Peace and respect for all** are central values of our rebellion. Misanthropic and discriminating statements and actions are not welcome. * We are strictly **non-violent** when it comes to our actions, communication with the public, the police and among ourselves. We treat every human with dignity and respect. * We film and take pictures of our actions in order to generate publicity. * **We stand accountable for our actions** and do not hide our faces. When in contact with others, we avoid any verbal or physical altercations. * Our understanding of non-violence includes **not actively resisting measures by the police**. In case of clear-outs and arrests we behave peacefully and refrain from active physical resistance, for example by linking arms with each other. * Our own **safety** and the safety of our fellow humans is our highest priority. We plan actions carefully and pay attention to keeping emergency escape routes accessible. * We constantly **inform ourselves about the potential legal consequences** of our actions and only move into action once we are aware of those consequences. * We do not carry out any actions under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. * In addition to protest and civil disobedience **we create a regenerative culture** that is healthy, adaptable and resilient. We support each other during the creation of this culture in order to overcome our toxic system together. * We **encourage** our fellow humans to become active and contribute towards the necessary change. * We are aware that not every human is privileged to take the legal risks of committing civil disobedience. When we carry out actions of civil disobedience, we do this with the awareness that there are people who cannot take the associated risks. We stand by them with the same solidarity they give us when we are arrested or experience other forms of repression by the state. This **mutual solidarity** is of the utmost obligation to us all. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://ourfuture.extinctionrebellion.be/action-manual/action-agreement.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.