Cosplay Contest

- Cosplay Rules -

1. Shoes are required at all times while in the public areas of the convention center. Even if a cosplay character goes barefoot, the cosplayer must wear shoes.

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2. Costumes and daily wear shall not expose the body in such a way as to be deemed indecent exposure.

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3. All costumes worn within the convention center must fit through a standard doorway. Any attendee wearing a bulky costume, or one with poor visibility, should have a handler available to escort him/her. In addition, please ensure any bulky costume is properly ventilated to prevent heat stroke.

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4. Any metal items used for cosplays are not allowed to have sharp or pointed edges that could potentially cause injury. Real swords, bats, etc. are not allowed.  A safer material substitute is an alternate option.

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5. No costume or prop may generate odor, smoke, or fog.

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6. Cosplay props are to be checked in with security at the registration area before they will be allowed in the convention area.

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7. All props must be non-working and peace bonded. Security will peace-bind any props, and attendees will assume responsibility that they have read this policy and agree to follow the rules as outlined in it.

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8. Any violation of a peace-bind will result in an immediate loss of prop privileges.

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9. No functioning projectile props.

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10. If security deems a prop dangerous or harmful it will not be allowed. This will be decided on a case by case basis.

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11. Attendees will not brandish, point, flail, play-fight, run with, or use their prop in any kind of threatening manner.

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12. Inappropriate conduct with any camera (video or photo) will be grounds for removal of convention privileges, up to and including revocation without a refund.

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13. If you want to take a photo of a cosplayer, it’s proper form to ask first. Most will be happy to oblige and pose fiercely.

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14. These rules may be modified as needed to help protect the safety of all attendees.

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15. Most importantly…
A. Have fun.
B. Don’t be a jerk.