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CONVENTION RULES

Effective 09/12/2011

NOTE: For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, please follow these rules while attending Ancient City Con.  If you see anyone breaking any of these rules, please report them immediately to one of our staff members. Violators may be asked to leave without refund of admission, and in some cases, be banned from future conventions.

ALCOHOL & DRUGS

Any person of disorderly conduct deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or impaired by drugs will be asked to leave the convention without refund of their admission and will be banned from future conventions. Local law enforcement will be notified if deemed necessary by the discretion of any Ancient City Con Staff or members of the Hyatt Regency Hotel Staff.

ATTIRE

Footwear and shirts are required throughout the hotel and the convention area. If you plan on wearing a costume or bringing a prop, please also read the Costuming & Prop Policy. We require that all attendees wear proper clothing including shirts and shoes. This includes the patio areas near the convention area. Indecent exposure is grounds for immediate expulsion from the convention. Ancient City Con convention staff may, at their sole discretion, ask you to change your attire if you are not complying with this policy. All costumes, outfits and props will be subject to approval at convention Registration. All props and weapons must be marked for approval in order to carry them at the hotel during the convention. While in the hotel and convention areas, please be reasonable and use common sense in your dress & attire.

ATTITUDE

Any behavior that is deemed by convention Staff members to be abusive, disruptive, harassment, offensive, threatening, or violent will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave the convention and hotel if you fail to cease such behavior.

BADGES

Your convention badge must be visible on your person at all times. All game masters are required to check for player’s badges before beginning their game sessions. If you are found without a badge on your person, you will be asked to purchase another badge or leave the convention areas.

CHEATING

Cheating is absolutely unacceptable! Anyone caught cheating will be removed from the convention without refund and will be banned from future conventions.

HOTEL ROOMS

Hotel room limits are usually 2 per each bed in the room. You must ask permission from the hotel for additional occupants and pay the appropriate fees. You must adhere to the all of the hotel’s policies and procedures regarding room rental including taxes, room incidentals, and any damage or theft. The renter is responsible for all damage and clean-up costs that may occur in their room. Remember that hotel personnel may spot check your room at any time. Please refrain from using hotel towels when removing cosmetics.

FLYERS & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Ancient City Con does allow the distribution of flyers and any other promotional materials through the convention’s “Free Stuff” table. Materials may be mailed to the convention even if a representative of the organization is not present. Materials deemed inappropriate by Ancient City Con Staff will be disposed of at their discretion.

GAMBLING

Gambling is prohibited at the convention. This includes but is not limited to: all games of chance played for money, “buy in” tournaments for a cash pot, ticket raffles, and random contests that give away cash only prizes. Anyone found gambling will be removed from the hotel and the local law enforcement will be called.

LIABILITY

Ancient City Con, its staff and its affiliates are not responsible for any personal or property loss, damage, theft, injury, acts of God or death that occurs during the convention. Attendees are wholly responsible for their individual actions and any repercussions that may result in civil or medical emergencies will be handled by the appropriate public agencies. Dealers & Creator’s Alley registrants are required to provide their own liability insurance. In some cases certain event organizers will be required to provide proof of liability coverage.


LOST & FOUND

Any lost items or unattended parcels will be taken to our Lost & Found department at registration. Questions regarding lost or misplaced items should be directed to staff members at Registration. No items will be kept after the convention is over unless prior arrangements for pickup have been made.

MINORS

An adult, who must also be a paid convention attendee, must accompany all children age 12 and under. Children age 5 and under are admitted to the convention for Free with a paid adult admission.

NOISE LEVEL

Please be considerate of your fellow convention goers and the regular hotel patrons by not being too loud during the various convention activities.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Many people are “camera shy”. Please be considerate of others before taking a snapshot by asking first. It’s always a good idea to get the photo subject’s permission as well if your intention is to later post that picture to a website or social networking site.


SOLICITATION

Only pre-registered Dealers, Creator’s Alley Members, and the Ancient City Con Registration table is allowed to sell items or merchandise at the convention. Attendees are not allowed to sell to other attendees or convention guests any items they bring into the convention. Selling or trading items with Ancient City Con Dealers only is permitted at the sole discretion of the Dealer. Solicitors will be removed from the convention without refund.

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Pre registration ends on 07/06/2012. All dealer space registrations, creator’s alley registration, guest bookings, program ads, game master registrations, panel registrations,  MUST be received before this date.

SALES

Ancient City Con reserves the right to refuse sale of admission, advertising, creator’s alley and dealer space at the sole discretion of its staff members for any reason.


SHOPLIFTING & THEFT

Anyone caught shoplifting or stealing will be removed from the convention without refund. Local law enforcement may also be called. Please notify convention Staff if you suspect someone of this activity.

SMOKING

Smoking is prohibited inside the hotel.  Please step outside and use the hotel’s designated smoking areas.


STAFF

Ancient City Con Staff & Volunteers are present to help assist you at the convention. Each convention area will have a member of Staff present to assist with attendees. Look for the black badges indicating Staff members and their names.

TRASH

If you see any trash, please pick it up and dispose of it in a waste container. Help us keep the convention and hotel areas clean so that it will be available for future conventions to come. Try to leave an area you have used in better condition than you found it as someone else will probably be using it after you. If an area is trashed or vandalized please notify an Ancient City Con Staff member.


WEAPONS

Real weapons are prohibited in the hotel and convention areas. All weapons should be props in design (see costume rules). All metal weapons (blunt or sharp) are prohibited. “Peace Bonded” weapons are not allowed.  Props or toys that resemble real life firearms must have orange tape completely covering the end of the barrel. Purchased weapons from dealers must remain in their boxes while at the hotel and convention areas.


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