Code of Conduct
Our convention runs on respect, consent, and shared love for the fandom. Read this before you grab your badge.
Our Four Pillars
Every policy below grows from these core values.
Respect every fandom
Anime, gaming, cosplay, tabletop, comics — every corner of geek culture is welcome here. Gatekeeping, dismissive comments, or mocking someone's interests has no place at our events.
Consent is non-negotiable
Always ask before taking a photo, offering a hug, or touching a prop. A costume is not consent. "No" is a complete sentence, and we expect everyone to honor it the first time.
Zero tolerance for harassment
\\Slurs, stalking, doxxing, unwanted advances, hate speech, or harassment of any kind — including based on race, gender, sexuality, disability, body, or religion — will result in immediate removal.
Look out for each other
Our events welcome families, teens, and adults. Keep language, costumes, props, and conduct appropriate for a mixed-age, all-fandom space.
Keep it safe for all ages
If you see something, say something. Staff are easy to spot and always available. We'd rather hear a hundred small concerns than miss the one that mattered.
Who this applies to
Everyone in the room, no exceptions.
Attendees
✦ Treat fellow fans, vendors, and staff with kindness.
✦ Treat fellow fans, vendors, and staff with kindness.
✦ Treat fellow fans, vendors, and staff with kindness.
✦ Keep weapons and props within our prop policy.
Vendors & Artists
✦ Only sell original or properly licensed work.
✦ Keep your booth tidy, safe, and welcoming.
✦ No bootlegs, AI-traced art, or stolen designs.
✦ Be courteous to neighboring tables.
Attendees
✦ Your costume is your art — and your boundary.
✦ Use the designated photo zones for shoots.
✦ Be mindful of sightlines, walkways, and exits.
✦ Carry the prop tag issued at check-in.
Staff & Volunteers
✦ Wear your credentials visibly at all times.
✦ Respond to every concern, no matter how small.
✦ Document incidents using the incident log.
✦ Lead with empathy. Escalate without ego.
Hard Limits
What we won't tolerate.
Violations result in immediate removal from the event without refund, a ban from future Otaku Events, and when warranted a report to venue security or local authorities.
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Harassment, threats, or intimidation of any kind
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Slurs, hate speech, or targeted jokes
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Touching anyone — or their costume — without consent
Recording private conversations or harassment for clout
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Bringing real or realistic functioning weapons
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Substances or behavior that endanger others