No Stress Policy

WHEREAS, the undersigned parties desire to establish clear terms and conditions governing social engagements, commitments, and mutual expectations in personal relationships; and

WHEREAS, the Party of the First Part (hereinafter "Suhail") recognizes the inherent unpredictability of life circumstances and the fundamental right of all individuals to autonomy over their time and energy; and

WHEREAS, all parties acknowledge that mental health, personal well-being, and individual comfort supersede any social obligation or commitment;

NOW, THEREFORE, the following terms and conditions shall govern all social engagements, plans, commitments, and arrangements:

§ 1. ABSOLUTE CANCELLATION RIGHTS

Any party to a social engagement (hereinafter "the Canceling Party") shall have the unilateral, unrestricted, and absolute right to cancel, postpone, or withdraw from any commitment, arrangement, or plan at any time, including but not limited to:

  1. At any point prior to the scheduled commencement of said engagement;
  2. At the exact moment of the scheduled commencement;
  3. After the scheduled commencement time has passed;
  4. During the engagement itself, should circumstances warrant.

§ 2. NO-FAULT CANCELLATION DOCTRINE

The exercise of cancellation rights pursuant to Section 1 shall be governed by the following principles:

  1. No Justification Required: The Canceling Party shall not be required to provide any reason, explanation, or justification for such cancellation;
  2. Minimal Explanation Sufficiency: Where explanation is voluntarily provided, any reason including but not limited to "I want to stay home," "I don't feel like it," or "I changed my mind" shall be deemed sufficient and complete;
  3. Good Faith Presumption: All cancellations shall be presumed to be made in good faith, regardless of timing or frequency.

§ 3. RELATIONSHIP IMMUNITY CLAUSE

The exercise of cancellation rights shall have no adverse impact whatsoever on the underlying friendship, relationship, or social bond between the parties. Specifically:

  1. No cancellation shall be construed as a reflection of the Canceling Party's regard for the other party;
  2. The frequency of cancellations shall not be considered indicative of commitment level or friendship quality;
  3. All parties expressly waive any right to take offense, harbor resentment, or allow cancellations to negatively impact their relationship.

§ 4. EVIDENTIARY EXCLUSION PROVISION

In perpetuity, no cancellation made pursuant to this Policy may be:

  1. Cited as evidence in any future disagreement, argument, or discussion;
  2. Used to support claims regarding reliability, commitment, or character;
  3. Referenced as precedent for any behavioral pattern analysis;
  4. Employed as leverage in any negotiation or conflict resolution.

§ 5. MUTUAL APPLICATION

This Policy shall apply equally and reciprocally to all parties. Each party acknowledges and agrees that they both enjoy and grant these same cancellation rights to all other parties.

§ 6. BROAD CONSTRUCTION

This Policy shall be construed broadly to favor the protection of individual autonomy, mental health, and stress reduction. Any ambiguity shall be resolved in favor of maximum flexibility and minimum obligation.

§ 7. DEFAULT APPLICABILITY

This Policy shall serve as the default governing framework for all social engagements, commitments, and arrangements, UNLESS expressly modified or superseded by explicit alternative terms communicated at the time of plan creation. Such alternative terms must be:

  1. Clearly stated and unambiguous;
  2. Mutually acknowledged by all parties;
  3. Documented in some form (verbal acknowledgment sufficient);
  4. Reasonable in scope and not punitive in nature.

In the absence of such explicit alternative arrangements, this Policy shall be presumed to govern all social interactions and commitments.

§ 8. SEVERABILITY

Should any provision of this Policy be deemed unenforceable in the court of public opinion, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

§ 9. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SCOPE

This Policy shall be effective immediately upon any party's awareness of its existence and shall govern all future social engagements. Retroactive application to past cancellations is hereby declared and any grievances regarding historical cancellations are deemed null and void.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Policy has been established on this 17th day of March, 2019, and shall remain in effect in perpetuity, subject only to universal peace, understanding, and the elimination of social anxiety from human experience.

Suhail Ghafoor
Chief Executive of Personal Time Management
Founder and Sole Proprietor of This Policy

March 17, 2019