CODE OF CONDUCT | Tsumi Con

TsumiCon reserves the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time in their sole discretion and without prior notice.

CODE OF CONDUCT

You must comply with this Code of Conduct in order to attend TsumiCon. Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in forfeiture of your badge, your expulsion from TsumiCon and/or termination of your position with TsumiCon. Where the Code of Conduct refers to “Tsumi Con’s Written Consent”, such written consent may be in the form of a separate written vendor/sponsorship agreement, artist agreement, facility rental agreement, or other form of written agreement or permit. The Alexis Park Resort and all other places where any event programming is scheduled are “Event Facilities”.

Badges

Please be prepared to show proof of age and identification at registration and when entering certain programs at TsumiCon. We will only accept the following forms of identification: government-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards, passports, or military identification. We will not accept expired forms.

Please wear your badge at all times during the event. Terms and conditions printed on the badges apply to you and you must conduct yourself accordingly.

Prohibited Actions and Activities

The following, as such violations are determined in TsumiCon’s sole discretion, are not permitted at the event or its surrounding areas, including the parking lots, hotels, and structures:

Failure to be appropriately clothed, as determined by the sole discretion of TsumiCon. Please follow local laws, rules, and regulations when selecting your costume.
Assaulting, threatening, behaving inappropriately to another person, discriminating conduct of any nature whatsoever, making racial, religious, ethnic, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, or other slurs, bullying, and/or expressing any act of hatred towards another.
Exhibiting lewd or offensive behavior, such as profanity, obscene language or conduct, exposing nipples or genitals.
Photographs or video recordings may not be taken in restrooms, dressing rooms, or from an angle intended to expose or reveal a participant’s undergarments or any part of the body intentionally covered by a costume.
Conducting commercial or business transactions without TsumiCon’s prior written consent, including without limitation, selling food or beverages from unauthorized carts, stands, or ice chests inside or outside the event venue and hotel; solicitation of money, contributions, or donations; distribution of commercial advertising or promotional material of any kind, such as signs, flyers, cards, or offers of discounts on rides, or other products or services; or offering samples of items which are sold, available for sale, or available in exchange for a donation or contribution.
Displaying unlawful conduct or failure to comply with the policies, rules, or instructions of TsumiCon, event staff, the Alexis Park Resort, or law enforcement officers.

Smoking / Vaping

No smoking or vaping is permitted inside the hotel, unless there is a place specifically designated by the hotel that permits either.

Other Activities

Possessing any open can, bottle, or other receptacle containing alcoholic beverages, except in areas specifically designated for the consumption of alcohol and in compliance with TsumiCon’s Alcohol Policy, are prohibited.
Possessing any illegal substance is prohibited. TsumiCon DOES NOT tolerate illegal substances in or around the event.
We do not allow any action that impedes the flow of traffic, creates a potential or actual hazardous condition, or is deemed to interfere with TsumiCon. Individuals may be asked to move or discontinue their actions. By way of example, an individual may be asked to relocate or terminate an activity in order to disperse a crowd which impedes traffic flow.
Any noise or music that is disruptive to other attendees or the operation of TsumiCon is not allowed.
No soliciting.
Riding Hoverboards / Skateboards / Non-ADA Scooters / Segways - If you have one of these, please check it in at Bag Check OR keep it inside your bag within the event facilities.
We do not allow usage of Roller Skates / Roller Blades at the convention.

Prohibited Items

Stilts
Weapons (Please see our “Prop / Weapon Policy” for more info.)
Drones / UAV’s
Illegal Substances
Stickers / Adhesive Graphics (Please keep them in your bags/pockets and off the walls/floors of the event facilities.)
Signs/Flags, if they are attached to a pole of any length and are used to solicit or incite any response. All other signs/flags are permitted.
Non-Service Live Animals
Helium and Mylar Balloons
Lasers or Similar Items
Coolers
Oversized Backpacks / Bags: No bags over the airplane carry-on size are permitted. As a point of reference, the size limit for a standard airplane carry-on is 22 x 14 x 9 inches. All bags, regardless of size, are subject to inspection at any time.
Motorized Vehicles (such as go-karts or battery-operated vehicles)
Wheeled Carts / Wagons
Confetti / Loose Glitter (Glitter used on your costumes is OK.)
Flammable Liquids
Open-Flame Use