Virtaamo

General terms of use for Virtaamo's community facilities 

• The principles for safer and bolder space are followed in all facilities. The principles are listed on a board in Café Tuirakas.  

• The final user of the facilities every day must exit the facilities immediately when their reservation ends, at 21.00 at the latest. 

• The user must be at least an 18-year-old person with legal capacity or a party with legal capacity. 

• Users under the age of 18 must have an adult present at all times. 

• The user of the facilities must name a responsible person who is in charge of the upkeep, security, and cleanness of the facilities during use. The responsible person makes sure that the facility is clean for the next users. The facilities must be left in the same condition as they were at the beginning of the reservation. Furniture must be placed in their original places if they have been moved during the reservation. 

• All waste must be carried to the waste collection shed behind the building before the reservation ends. The keys to the waste shed are found in the facility. The key must be returned before the reservation ends. 

• The user must remove all their food items from the fridge immediately after the reservation ends. 

• The user must place all dirty dishes in the dish washer and turn the machine on at least one hour before the reservation ends (the washing programme lasts 65 minutes). 

• The responsible person is liable for damages if the use of the facility causes economic consequences to the owner (such as damage or significant messes). The cleaning fee is 50€. 

• The user will be charged a fine, the amount of damages, if the use causes security fees or property or other facility keys are lost.  

• It is not permitted to let outsiders into the facilities. Doors must not be left open during the use or after. 

• It is prohibited to smoke or drink in all facilities and nearby areas. The use of intoxicants is absolutely prohibited in the facilities. 

• It is not permitted to organize commercial activities or events in the facilities (for example, charging for entry or sales). 

• It is not permitted to organize public political or religious events in the facilities. 

• The user must consider the maximum capacity of the facilities. The maximum capacity must not be exceeded. Maximum capacity is not the same as maximum number of seats. Pyörre, max 50 persons, seats for 37. Aalto: max 60 persons, seats for 23(+4 if requested beforehand) + seats on the windowsill for about 7 persons. 

• The user may only use the facility they have reserved. 

• Burning candles or lighting open flames is absolutely prohibited. 

• The facilities cannot be reserved on behalf of another party or person. 

• The user is responsible for plans and authority notifications as obligated by the Rescue Act. 

Aalto: max 60 persons, seats for 23 (+4 if requested + seats on windowsills for about 7 persons). Multi-purpose facility with a video projector. 

Pyörre: max 50 persons, seats for 37. Includes a community kitchen and a TV. The community kitchen includes regular kitchen equipment. If you need more equipment, we recommend using single-use cutlery.  

Other 

• The facilities are soundproofed well. 

• If you need continual closet space for your group, there are shared closets for the users of the Aalto facility. Ask about the storage space by calling the reservation number. The contact information is listed on this page. 

• The hallway signs include braille. 

• Mobility-impaired parking is located next to the building. 

• The facilities include accessible toilets. 

• The community kitchen in Pyörre enables making coffee, cooking, and encounters. The kitchen is partially accessible, making it possible for mobility impaired people to participate with an assistant or with a group.  

• Both facilities include induction loops (please note that presentation technology is not fully installed yet but will be installed during the Fall – the induction loop will also be adopted during the installation.) 

• Service Coordinator Jari Valta guides users with the facilities and reservations until March 2026. 

• You may purchase catering for your meeting for your reservation from Café Tuirakas.

The following events cannot be organized in the facilities: 

• Public political or religious events 

• Commercial events 

  Smoking or using intoxicants in the facilities or the nearby areas is strictly prohibited. 

  The users commit to following the shared terms of use. 

The facility users are committed to following the following principles: 

• The activities of the community facilities promote equality and non-discrimination among people. 

• Community facilities are our shared facilities, we will keep them safe and comfortable for all. 

• We greet and listen to each other. We talk to each other in a friendly and fair way. 

• We encounter each other respectfully, without prejudice. We respect the diversity and self-determination of people. 

• We always boldly intervene in bullying, inappropriate treatment, discrimination, and racism. 

• The community facilities and all events in them are fully intoxicant-free. 

• All people are welcome in the community facility. Everyone must be allowed peace in the facilities. 

• We help each other and make sure that no one is left alone against their will.