Code of Conduct

Con-Jikan’s Code of Conduct is intended to help everyone involved with the convention attend a smoothly-running, safe, and fun event. These rules apply to all Con-goers: Attendees, Exhibitors, Guests, Staff and Volunteers, and any others at Con-Jikan.

*Our Code is subject to change any time (and for any reason). The most recently updated version will be found at http://con-jikan.com/ *

Reporting Problems

In Emergencies, call 911 first!

If you witness anything suspicious, dangerous, or otherwise in violation of our Code of Conduct, or have a concern of safety and security, please report it! We can’t fix a problem we don’t know about. When reporting to us, the more we know, the better we can handle what’s going on.

Flag down a member of Con-Jikan Staff, Security, or the nearest Volunteer, to assist you, or find someone who can assist you, with the situation.

Our Information Desk, in the corner of the Convention’s Lobby area, will always have someone waiting to listen to and file reports of any problems that arise during the convention.

If you can’t find someone nearby, can’t make it to the Information Desk, or feel uncomfortable approaching someone face-to-face, use these resources to contact us:

Phone: (505) 625-7667

Email: volunteers@con-jikan.com

What If I Have a Problem With a Staff Member or Volunteer?

Don’t be afraid of reporting it to us! We may all work together, but that doesn’t mean we’ll allow crew to get away with breaking the Code, or taking away your enjoyment of the event. You come first!

We suggest finding an alternate member of Security or Staff, filing a complaint at the Convention’s Information Desk, or using the provided Contact to let us know about the crew member who is causing a problem for you.

Convention Rules

1. Badges must be worn, visible, and presentable at all times. Staff or Volunteers may request to see it if needed.

2. Those under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult Attendee, 18 or older, at the convention and when picking up a badge.

3. If it’s illegal outside, keep it out of our convention. Con-Jikan prohibits the following:

• Alcohol, underage drinking, and intoxication in convention areas.
• Drugs and drug-induced behavior in convention areas.
• Smoking and Vaping. The hotel can provide information about outdoor smoking areas. Please refrain from using the bathrooms to smoke or being too close to entry points.
• Firearms, real weapons, and hazardous cosplay props. All cosplay weapons must comply with cosplay rules and stay peace-bonded through the convention.
• Theft of physical and intellectual property. Most Exhibitors do conventions for fun, not profit. If you witness or are victim of Theft, report it ASAP.
• Bootlegs. If you suspect an Exhibitor of selling unlicensed, knock-off merchandise, bring it to our attention.
• Sales, outside of being a Registered Exhibitor. If you see someone setting up shop where they’re not supposed to, alert Staff.
• Excessive noise. This includes screaming, overly loud music, or noisemakers in convention areas.
• Explicit content in costume, clothing, props, signs, or other materials in plain view

4. We welcome trained Service Animals, but pets and animals are otherwise not allowed in the convention area, for reasons of safety.

5. For the safety of Con-Jikan, refrain from dangerous or harmful activity. Only use designated public walkways, elevators, and stairs. Keep walkways clear and don’t block the thoroughfare on purpose. Don’t leave your belongings unattended. Any items found may be dropped off at our Information Desk or brought to the attention of Security, Staff, or Volunteers.

6. Attendees are responsible for their actions at the convention. Con-Jikan shares no responsibility with any parties that may be hosted in hotel rooms during the convention. We do encourage you to be careful, whether hosting or attending an event outside Con-Jikan’s official events.

Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy

Harassment is any unwanted behavior that creates an atmosphere of annoyance, discomfort, worry, or distress for an individual. Discrimination is any bias, stereotyping, or prejudice against others for a particular reason. Harassment and Discrimination are defined by the victim, not by the offender. You might not think your behavior is bad, but to the other person, it may have ruined or threatened to ruin an otherwise fun weekend at the convention.

Con-Jikan welcomes everyone, regardless of age, race or ethinicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, etc. We expect our attendees to respect the open and safe environment and take a firm stance against harassment.

Whether aimed at a specific person or not, harassment includes:

• Catcalling, whistling, unwanted flirtation or sexual advances
• Disrespectful or Offensive Comments, Conversation, and Language, epecially concerning an individual or group’s appearance, age, race, gender, identity, orientation, disability, etc.
• Disrupting events through behavior or speech
• Hate Speech
• Inappropriate and unwanted physical contact
• Intimidation and threats
• Repeated or continual unwanted text, email, phone calls, or social media contact
• Stalking, both in person and online
• Unwanted photography or recording
• Vandalism of property with disrespectful images or speech
• Verbal Abuse
• Violence of any form

Security and/or Staff will work with the Victim of an incident, but otherwise violation of our Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy is grounds for immediate, non-refunded expulsion from the convention, possible ban from future events, and possible Police involvement.

If you witness or have been subjected to harassment or discrimination, notify Con-Jikan Staff immediately.

Consequences

Violations of our rules, depending on the severity of the infraction, are grounds for:

• A verbal warning (only once, for minor offenses)
• A non-refunded removal of badge and eviction from the convention
• A ban from future events hosted by Con-Jikan
• Police involvement and/or legal action

Cosplay and Clothing Guide

Con-Jikan loves Cosplay, but some characters or outfits can present problems.

• Costumes and clothing must cover what a swimsuit would (groin, buttocks, nipples, and most of the breast). Coverage over these areas may not be sheer, transparent, painted on, or reveal details we and others would rather not see.
• Footwear must cover the bottom of the feet.
• Body paint or glitter must be sealed properly.
• Masks and face coverings may not be worn at registration or hotel lobbies.
• No live-steel, real weapons, realistic-looking guns, or potentially hazardous props are allowed. Cosplay weapons must not be fully working, or must not be used outside of the Cosplay Contest. All prop weapons must be checked by Staff and peace-bonded throughout the convention.
• Cosplay and clothing must not contain overtly explicit content, vulgar or hateful speech (in any language), or represent groups or organizations that encourage hate or violence.

Con-Jikan reserves the right to deem a cosplay or prop unacceptable for the convention and to ask an Attendee to remove said costume or prop. Non-compliance can result in a non-refunded badge removal.

Photography

By attending Con-Jikan, you give your consent to being filmed or photographed by the Staff, Volunteers, or convention-approved media personnel during the event. This consent grants Con-Jikan the right, in perpetuity, to reproduce, alter, display, distribute, and publish the photographs and video content from the convention, without Attendee approval or compensation, for use in highlights, marketing endeavors, and other media throughout the world, online, in broadcast, or through other transmissions.

Don’t forget to ask!

We encourage our Attendees to take photos and video during the convention, to share and show off the experience and remember it in the future! We know that it’s inevitable you’ll capture people in the background while filming. However, not everyone is comfortable with showing up in your social media posts or may not want to be saved to your camera as the main subject.

Whether in cosplay or out of it, don’t intentionally take photos or video of someone without permission. Without consent, you could risk being evicted for harassment!

If you have been photographed or recorded intentionally, without your consent, or have witnessed this happening to someone else, please notify the Staff!

Ribbons

Ribbons are a highlight of Con-Jikan where the Attendees are rewarded for interacting with what we have to offer. You might get one from a panel, meeting a Guest, or with a purchase from the Exhibitor’s Hall! (There may even be some special ones hidden for your discovery.)

While it’s tempting to try to catch ’em all, as you’re “Ribbon Hunting” we do request you to follow these simple rules:

• Be nice to Ribbon Distributors, Staff and Volunteers, and your fellow Attendees. Not everywhere will have ribbons. And not everyone will know where to find them.
• Don’t hound the Ribbon Distributors. They are Exhibitors, Guests, or Staff. They may be too busy to get to that request for a ribbon right now, but when they’re available they’re happy to award your earned ribbons.
• Ribbons have requirements! Some are limited only to a sale at an Exhibitor’s Table, or only to someone in Cosplay, or maybe you just need to play that round of Cosplay Chess. Ribbon Distributors will tell you how to win theirs.
• Don’t haggle with distributors or ask for multiple ribbons. Most won’t trade their ribbons for a different one, and ribbons usually cannot be bought. If you want to trade or buy a ribbon, do it amongst your friends.
• Clean up after your ribbons! When you take off the sticker covers, please throw them away!