BABSCon 2016 Code of Conduct

Thank you for joining us for BABSCon 2016! To ensure everyone has a wonderful time this weekend, please honor the following rules:

A) General Rules

1. Please be respectful to Attendees, Guests of Honor, Our Host Hotel, and Convention Staff by avoiding disorderly conduct, illegal or prohibited activities, and the use of profanity.
2. Appropriate clothing, as defined in our dress code, must be worn while in public areas.
3. Smoking of tobacco, use of e-cigarettes and other vapor producing devices are allowed only in designated areas. Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited, along with partaking of drugs and marijuana (including medical) anywhere on the Hyatt Regency SFO grounds.
4. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
5. While the majority of our events and panels are suitable for all ages, access to some events and panels may be restricted due to content or other considerations. All attendees present at a limited access event or panel must meet admittance requirements.

B) Dress Code

1. Shoes, or other adequate footwear, must be worn in public areas.
2. Clothing and tattoos must be appropriate for a family environment. Prohibited items include, but not limited to: blood, gore, profanity, pornographic material, and clothing which publicly exposes, or provides the illusion of, genitalia, buttocks, or breasts. Non-thong swim and dance wear are acceptable.
3. Real weapons and whips are forbidden. Prop weapons must be safe (e.g. unloaded, or without an edge or point if a blade) and peacebonded at FLARE's office.
4. Care should be used with props and accessories so they do not pose a safety issue or interfere with other Attendees' enjoyment of the convention. Swinging, throwing, shooting, or waving props and accessories is prohibited.
5. It is highly recommended Attendees wearing costumes with limited visibility or mobility have a handler to assist them.
6. Special events and panels may have additional dress guidelines.

C) Prohibited Activities

1. Harassment. BABSCon has a zero tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, to anyone. This includes, but not limited to: non-consensual physical contact or attention, photography or video recording without express permission, stalking, and offensive verbal comments or threats.
2. Distribution of printed or recorded material.
3. Photography, video or audio recording in locations where it is forbidden or for commercial purposes.
4. Conducting press activities, including interviews, without authorization and a valid Press badge clearly visible.
5. Selling or display of goods or services outside of a purchased and assigned vendor's table in accordance to the Vendor Relation's Agreement and Policy.
6. Actions which pose a hazard to oneself, others, or the orderly operation of the convention.

D) Convention Rights

1. Badges remain the property of BABSCon and Harmonious Elements, Inc., and are provided to Attendees as proof-of-payment to the event. Badges are non-transferable and must be used by the same individual during its valid period. Modified, tampered, or copied badges are revoked and void.
2. By obtaining a BABSCon badge you agree to abide by the BABSCon Code of Conduct. The BABSCon Code of Conduct is subject to change without notice.
3. A valid BABSCon badge is required for events and panels requiring a separate admission charge or reservation.
4. Badges must be clearly visible while in the convention space and must be shown to BABSCon staff upon request.
5. BABSCon and Harmonious Elements, Inc. reserves the right to deny admittance to the convention, or revoke an Attendee's badge, without refund or compensation at any time for any reason.
6. BABSCon, or approved affiliates, may take photographs, video and audio recordings of Attendees, events, panels, and public areas for private and commercial use without compensation.
7. Buyers assume responsibility for all goods and services purchased. Transactions are between individual vendors and Attendees only. BABSCon and Harmonious Elements, Inc. make no warranties or guarantees concerning goods or services provided by individual vendors.
8. Should circumstances require: panels, events, activities, and Vendor Hall access may be canceled, rescheduled, relocated, or number of Attendees present restricted; Guest of Honor availability and appearance during the convention changed or canceled; and other modifications to the event without prior notification or compensation.
9. Failure to follow or abide by these rules may result in having the offender's badge revoked and taken, security or police action, and/or the offender being permanently banned from future events.

If you have any questions, please ask at any Info Desk location. Violation reports can be made to any member of BABSCon or FLARE staff.