Effective Date: March 31, 2022
UwU Con (Keraunos Collective LLC) reserves the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time at our sole discretion and without prior notice.
The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to assure the safety of all attendees and people involved with UwU Con. Participation in any UwU Con’s and/or affiliate events requires adherence to all of UwU Con’s Code of Conduct, Rules, and Policies. Determination of violations are at the sole discretion of UwU Con. Violation of this Code of Conduct or any Rules and Policies may result in forfeiture of event access badge, permanent removal from event premises, and/or termination of position with UwU Con.
Rules
Please remember to be courteous at all times and abide by facilities, premises, convention center, and hotel rules and policies as well as all federal, state, and local laws.
A valid UwU Con event access badge must be worn on the premises and be visible at all times by all attendees.
Government Issued ID such as driver’s license, identification card, passport or military ID, must be available to show proof of age and identification when entering age restricted events and if asked to provide identification on site.
Assault, discrimination, threatening conduct, racial, religious, ethnic, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or other slurs, bullying, and/or acts of hatred toward others are not allowed.
If an event admission badge or ticket is lost, it will result in having to repurchase event admission badge.
All posted signage must be observed.
Seating is first-come, first-served. Due to fire regulations, standing and sitting in aisles beyond a room’s capacity is not allowed.
Be courteous during video presentations and panels. Keep noise level to a minimum.
UwU Con reserves the right to refuse admission to Panels/Workshops/Viewing rooms to those under 18 during videos and/or panels with adult content.
Projectiles are not allowed in event facilities and premises. All involved parties will be required to pay the cost of any property damages suffered by individuals, dealers or the venue.
Respect all fellow attendees. Cosplayers, including participants of UwU Con’s Cosplay Contests, are representatives of the community and are looked up to. Positive behavior is expected from all attendees. Any kind of harassment towards cosplayers, including but not limited to in-person harassment or harassment on social media, will not be tolerated and will be grounds for dismissal from the convention as well as possible ineligibility to participate in future UwU Con events.
Solicitation and/or conducting commercial or business transactions without prior written consent from UwU Con is not allowed. This includes food or beverage sales inside or outside event venue, solicitation of money, contributions, or donations, distribution of commercial advertising or promotional material of any kind, or offers of product, samples, or services of any kind.
Report any suspicious activities and/or violation of rules, policies, or laws to UwU Con and/or premises staff.
Smoking and vaping is allowed only in facilities’ designated areas.
Possession of open can, bottle, or other receptacle containing alcoholic beverages except in areas specifically designated for consumption of alcohol and in compliance with facilities’ alcohol policies is not allowed. The drinking age in the City of Scottsdale is 21.
Possession and/or use of illegal substances is not allowed and will not be tolerated.
Actions that impede the flow of traffic, create hazards or potentially hazardous conditions, or is deemed to interfere with UwU Con operations may be asked to move or cease activity.
Any noise or disruptions to other attendees or UwU Con operations are not allowed.
The use of hoverboards, skateboards, non-ADA scooter, segways, and other similar items within the facilities is not allowed.
Weapons, drones, illegal substances, stickers, adhesive graphics on event facilities, signs, non-service animals, helium or mylar balloons, lasers or similar items, coolers, oversized bags and backpacks, motorized vehicles, carts or wagons, confetti or glitter, flammable liquids, use of open flames, or any activity prohibited by law or event facilities are not allowed.
Crowd Release/Media Consent/Notice of Filming and Photography
Participants consent to be photographed and/or filmed, and also consent to the release of content by UwU Con. By entering an event or program of UwU Con or affiliated events, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur.
Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with UwU Con and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news, advertising, and any marketing materials.
By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.
You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises. (An abbreviated version of this media consent will be issued on all event badges for UwU Con).
Failure to comply with the policies, rules, or instructions of UwU Con, Event Staff, facility staff, hotel staff or law enforcement will result in forfeiture of UwU Con event badge.
Community Protection Initiative
UwU Con views the safety and security of all of the event’s participants as a top priority. UwU Con recognizes the importance of protecting participants and fans of UwU Con’s events and activities including those online and on social media. UwU Con has a zero tolerance policy with regard to actions or behaviors that threaten the safety of individuals, including but not exclusive to bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, violence, and other inappropriate or harmful actions or behavior. The goals of the initiative include recognizing behaviors and risks, raising awareness, encouraging proper action to protect members of the community from potentially threatening behaviors or actions that could put at risk their physical or psychological well being, and create a safe environment for all participants.
This policy applies to all personnel and parties related to UwU Con, including but not limited to staff, facilities, venues, employees, volunteers, panelists, performers, guests, vendors, Artist Alley, exhibitors, members of press, member of industry, attendees and others.
UwU Con encourages all participants to recognize the difference each individual can make by being aware and create a safe environment for all.
All Employees, Volunteers, Panelists, Vendors, Exhibitors, Members of Artist Alley, Guests, and third parties are required to complete and submit a background questionnaire which is subject to background check and verification. Failure to complete the questionnaire or providing false or misleading information will result in immediate dismissal and could result in ineligibility to participate in UwU Con events in the future. If an individual is found to have previously been engaged in misconduct or released from a paid or volunteer position as a result of misconduct will be deemed ineligible for service or participation at UwU Con.
Employees, Volunteers, Panelists, Vendors, Exhibitors, Members of Artist Alley, Guests, and third parties found to have the following are in ineligibility to participate in UwU Con events:
Any felony convictions involving but not limited to violence, sexual activity, harm to children, drug or alcohol to minors
Lesser criminal convictions involving but not limited to force or threat of force against a person, sexual nature, sex offense, cruelty to animals, harm to a minor, requirement to register as a sex offender
Prior precedents of misconduct or behavior at an UwU Con event or activity that violates the Community Protection Initiative.
UwU Con strictly prohibits abuse, physical force, bullying, harassment, and inappropriate photography at UwU Con events and on social media.
UwU Con strictly prohibits sexual contact or communication with under age-participants. Violations of this policy need to be immediately reported to a superior. Minors are strictly prohibited from participating in adult (18 years of age) content, violations must be immediately reported to supervisor.
UwU Con attendees or participants who feel unsafe or concerned for their safety are encouraged to seek assistance from an UwU Con representative or to proceed to a Westworld Information Desk.
It is important for all members of the community to be aware, recognize, and report any violations of this Community Protection Initiative including child abuse and suspected child abuse. Witnessing such cases or staff who are approached by an attendee or related party who has witnessed an incident must report it to the correct authorities immediately.
Refusal by any individual or company to comply with the Community Protection Initiative and UwU Con Rules and Policies will result in immediate disqualifications to participate in any and all UwU Con events and may be permanently disqualified from working with UwU Con in the future.