CHILD POLICY

Children ages 5 and under are free with a paying adult, and do not require badges.  Children ages 6 and up require badges.  Children 13 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.  Parents and Guardians will be held liable for the behavior of children in their care.

LOST BADGES

Lost badges are subject to a replacement fee. Attendees who lose their badge should go to the Registration Desk.  Animanga reserves the right to refuse replacement badge sales.

CONVENTION SPACE

Fairplex has multiple buildings. Animanga 2019 is held in Hall 4. Stage seating is first come, first served, with the exception of Premium and Press Priority seats. No flash photography permitted during stage performances. Pets are not allowed inside the venue without prior permission. Service animals are welcome everywhere as required by law.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Everyone who attends Animanga 2019 should be able to feel comfortable and safe. Intentionally touching anyone without their consent can be considered assault and may result in police involvement. “Glomping” and “Free Hugs” are still physical contact and you need to ask first. Don’t touch someone who appears to be either transgender or cross-dressing to find out if their body parts are real. Harassment can include unwanted talking, touching, and photographing, as well as hanging around someone who asked you to leave. Anyone who is threatened or harassed or sees others in trouble should approach con staff for help.

The following activities are prohibited:

·         Conduct and behavior that is threatening, belligerent, hostile, disorderly, obscene, lewd, unsafe, illegal, and disruptive or interferes with or endangers the operations, staff, or patrons.  Such conduct may include, but not limited to, fighting, line jumping, pushing, using profanity or abusive language, spitting, running, shouting, littering, horseplay, throwing of any type of debris or object, and/or using threatening remarks, symbols or gestures. When necessary, law enforcement may become involved

·         Standing or walking in large groups that block the movement of patrons or cause inconvenience to others.

·         Blocking any building, booth, concession stand, performance, ticket window, stage, doorway, walkway, or fire exit.

·         Bicycle riding, skateboarding, rollerblading, Moped riding, Segway riding, hoverboarding or skating of any kind on Fairplex grounds.

·         Sitting on or placing feet on table tops.

·         Interfering with the conduct of business by concessionaires, Artist Alley participants or exhibitors.

·         Soliciting contributions or signatures, leafleting, picketing or displaying signs, posters or banners except in designated areas assigned by Fairplex by permit upon proper application, subject to Fairplex rules for non-commercial expressive activity.

·         Any activity that could result in physical harm to person or property.

·         Guests, attendees, vendors and staff are required to comply with all local, state and federal laws, as well as individual venue policies, rules and instructions posted or otherwise listed.

Violation of this Code of Conduct will constitute cause for removal of the violator from the grounds without refund.

PUBLIC SAFETY

In the interest of public safety:

·         No Alcoholic beverages, marijuana, narcotics or any illegal substances may be brought onto Fairplex grounds.   Fairplex reserves the right to deny admission to and remove any person who appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of narcotics or any illegal substances.

·         No person shall bring into or possess within Fairplex grounds any firearm or weapons of any nature (or objects that appear to be weapons), including, but not limited to, knives, chains, ammunition, impact weapons, chemical agents (eg: mace and pepper spray) or electronic control devices (eg: Tasers, stun guns). For more information, please see the Weapons Policy.

·         Smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or other products that produce a vapor or smoke are allowed only in designated smoking areas.

·         No selfie sticks, monopods, tripods, or similar devices may be used on Fairplex grounds, including those purchased at the event.

·         No pets or other animals are permitted on Fairplex grounds with the exception of approved guide dogs, signal dogs and service animals.

·         Proper attire must be worn on Fairplex grounds at all times, including shirts and appropriate footwear.  Clothing or visible tattoos with offensive or obscene language or graphics are prohibited on Fairplex grounds. Wearing clothing, visible tattoos or other attire bearing the name, insignia, colors, or other indicia of affiliation of a criminal street gang is prohibited on Fairplex grounds. We reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing clothing, attire, or displaying tattoos that we consider inappropriate and the person refuses all reasonable options.

·         No attached wagon trains are permissible on Fairplex property.  Patrons are allowed to bring single wagons.

·         Coolers/ice chests cannot exceed 12” x 18”.

·         Glass, metal or hard plastic containers (excluding small baby food jars) may not be brought onto Fairplex grounds.

·         No noisemakers including thunder sticks, musical instruments, whistles, air horns and boom boxes.

All persons, bags, parcels, clothing and other items may be subject to screening/security checks at Fairplex entrances and also within the grounds. Fairplex reserves the right not to allow any bag, parcel or other item to be brought into the grounds, and to deal with any unattended object in such a way as we consider appropriate

VENDORS

Only Exhibitors and Artist Alley participants who have contracted with Animanga may conduct sales in convention space. Sales in the parking lots or from private hotels rooms not allowed. Banned items for sale such as swords, knives, and metal props must be wrapped and sealed by vendor and removed immediately to the buyer’s car or hotel room. Panhandling is against local bylaws and will not be allowed in convention space. Animanga is not responsible for mediating disputes between vendors and those unsatisfied with their purchases

PHOTOGRAPHY

By attending Animanga 2019, be aware that you, and any names or logos of your company, group, or other organization may appear in photographs taken by Press, Media, Staff or Industry personnel, and those photographs may be used for marketing or promotions. Any photographer wanting posed or casual pictures of individual attendees must ask permission first. Photographers may not set up lights, backdrops or other equipment in convention space without prior permission. Photography is not allowed anywhere that it blocks the flow of traffic or creates a crowding hazard.

COSPLAY GUIDELINES

Costumes worn at Animanga 2019 must conform to the following rules or the wearer may be asked to cover up or leave the convention. All con goers, whether in costume or street clothes must have opaque fabric covering the areas of the body that would be covered by jockey shorts or bra & panties. Nudity is not allowed, and opaque bodysuits that simulate nudity are not allowed if they are too accurate. Costume elements that may be disturbing or offensive to others are not allowed. Fetish costume elements such as chains or handcuffs that may cause a safety hazard to the wearer or others must be removed. Footwear with soles must be worn in convention space. “Invisible” shoes are acceptable for cosplay. Anyone in a costume that is bulky, restricts vision or movement, or presents other safety issues should travel with an escort to prevent problems in high-traffic areas. If no escort is available, you may be asked to remove and safely carry the portions of your costume causing concern

WEAPONS AND LARGE PROPS

All weapons or large props must be checked and authorized staff. Upon approval, the weapon(s) will be bonded and your convention badge marked accordingly. Live firearms, weapons prohibited by law, replicas of contemporary firearms, projectile weapons, and props made of metal are all banned at Animanga 2019. All weapons must be holstered, sheathed, or slung except while posing for photos. All props must be carried safely and under your control. Horseplay, careless or unsafe use of props, drawing of weapons, or the use of props to threaten persons or disrupt the peace of the convention will not be tolerated. Public Safety and con staff have the right to inspect any prop or weapon on request and take action where necessary. The complete list of rules is available on the website or at the Weapons Check area.

AUTOGRAPH GUIDELINES

All Guests have the choice to charge for signing autographs. Please check with staff before getting into any guest’s lineup. Prices and policies for autographs are decided by each guest. Guests may refuse to sign any item, at any time. Attendees, Press, and other convention participants may not go behind the autograph tables unless the Guest has explicitly given consent to do so.