Policies

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The heart of Ōzokucon is to establish an environment that is safe, fun, and an escape for all of our attendees. In order to secure this culture, we must be abundantly clear that there are guidelines, parameters, and expectations for all of our con attendees.

• Con attendees are expected to abide by the governing rules of The Blue Water Convention Center that are in addition to Ōzokucon's own policies

• You are expected to follow all state, local, federal laws. 

• Cosplay is never, under any circumstances, consent. Consent must be clear, communicated, and agreed upon at all times throughout the convention.

• No mock fighting, staged fights, or sword play is allowed inside the convention center.

• No running/sprinting in the Convention Center

• No throwing of objects

• Signs that promote any sort of solicitation are prohibited.

• Con attendees must keep badges present and visible during the duration of attendance at the con

• Bikes, skateboards, roller skates, Heelys ™, or hoverboards are not allowed for use at the convention center. All attendees must wear shoes and clothing at all times.

• Any damage that you, or those you are responsible for (children, service pets, etc.) cause is your responsibility.

• Treat everyone with respect. No hate/racist speech or remarks, derogatory comments, racial slurs, homophobic, transphobic remarks, or comments about disabilities, community, etc. 

• Attendees are requested to have a state or government issued photo ID with them at all times.

• If a replica sword, blade, firearm, etc. is purchased in the vendor's room, it must be boxed or wrapped and stored promptly in a hotel room or a car.

• No laser devices are allowed in the convention center.

• Don’t block any exits, staircases, or doorways and all walkways must stay clear at all times.

• No live steel weapons, nerf guns, airsoft guns, or real guns allowed at the Convention Center. All cosplay props must be checked at security before they are allowed around the convention halls. 

• All alcoholic beverages purchased in the convention center must be consumed in the appropriate location. You are not permitted to walk with an alcoholic beverage around the convention center. 

• No outside alcohol permitted in the convention center.

• All children under 1: must be accompanied by an accompanying adult guardian or parent at all times. 

• All children 13 – 17, that are not accompanied by an accompanying adult guardian or parent, must have parental consent form with them at all times.

• Fireworks, lighter fluid, incendiary devices, smoke machines, or items that create smoke or flashes are not allowed in the convention center.

• If you see something dangerous in progress, say something and call 911 immediately.

• By attending Ōzokucon, you are agreeing to be an ally to your fellow con attendees, meaning you are expected to report unusual behavior, suspicious activity, discriminatory language/acts, threatening advances, or any other situational instances that would cause you to believe a fellow con attendee would be harmed, discouraged, threatened, or hurt

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