May 14, 2023 · Urbex code of ethics

“Urban Exploration: A Thrilling Adventure That Should Stay Private”

Urban Exploration or UE is a thrilling and adventurous activity where people explore abandoned buildings, tunnels, rooftops, and other off-limit areas within the city. However, as much as it can be exciting to share your explorations with others, sharing locations publicly is not only dangerous but also illegal.

Firstly, exploring abandoned structures is considered trespassing. Trespassing laws vary depending on the state and country you are in and could result in hefty fines or even jail time. Therefore it’s crucial to keep these locations private among your trusted exploration group.

Secondly, some of these structures may have hazardous materials or conditions that pose a threat to anyone who enters them without proper safety gear or knowledge. By sharing their location publicly online, you are putting unsuspecting individuals at risk of harm.

Thirdly, when you share an urban exploration location publicly on social media platforms such as Facebook groups and Instagram posts, it attracts unwanted attention from vandals who often destroy historical artifacts for fun. Not only does this ruin the location for future explorers but also attracts authorities’ attention which will lead to more security measures being implemented.

Finally, if you share your exploration locations publicly online without permission from property owners or managers; they may take legal action against both yourself and anyone else who accessed the building through your post.

In conclusion, while Urban Exploration can be exciting and rewarding experience; we remind everyone involved in this hobby to respect the law by keeping information about our explorations confidential. Sharing these locations openly online puts yourself at risk of prosecution along with any other individuals entering those sites through your posts. Remember: “Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints.”

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