Rules and Code of Conduct for all World Fandom Events including GameFest. Purchase of a World Fandom membership constitutes the acceptance of these rules. It also constitutes a grant to World Fandom and its legal representatives the irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use and publish photographs or video images of me, or in which I may be included, for any purpose authorized by World Fandom, including but not limited to: website use and advertising use.
1.No harassment – Have fun without encroaching on the fun of others. World Fandom is dedicated to providing a harassment-free convention experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Respect the personal space, privacy, opinions, and feelings of your fellow members. Violations to this rule will be taken very seriously and often involve the police if we, or the victim, feel assault or other crime has occurred.
2.Obey hotel rules – Follow all hotel rules and the direction of hotel staff.
3.Keep walkways clear – For fire codes and everyone’s happiness, you must keep the walkways clear. Please step to the side to an alcove or sitting area for conversations and photography.
4.Wear your official badge – Your badge must be worn at all times at a location that is easily visible. You must show your badge to any World Fandom staff member who requests to see it. Your badge represents your personal membership to World Fandom. Do not share your badge with others. The convention badges may be revoked at any time by a World Fandom Director for any rules violation without a refund. Do not create, use or distribute counterfeit badges. You will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and banned from World Fandom membership permanently. It is also likely we will share your name and description with other conventions.
5.No signs on walls – Do not put up signs, fliers, posters, etc… on the hotel walls or elevators. They will be removed and if the wall is damaged in the process we will track you down for damages. There are flier tables in registration and throughout the convention on which you can leave advertising materials.
6.No sleeping in public – Sleeping is not allowed in the hotel lobby and function space.
7.Obey posted rules – Some events will have additional rules specific to the event. Some events are restricted to age 17+. Bags may not be allowed in some events. Photography and videography may be disallowed at certain events due to legal or contractual reasons.
8.No throwing – Do not throw anything, especially off a balcony or roof. We have zero tolerance for this. You will be turned over to police, removed from the hotel, and quite possibly face legal prosecution. We’ve had too many problems with this in the past, don’t test this rule.
9.Dress Code – As a family friendly event it is important to ensure that a certain level of modesty is maintained. Please dress as you would in any general public area or school.
10.Service Animal Policy – Please note that pets are not allowed in any of the convention areas for the health and safety of both the animals and all attendees. Please contact World Fandom management regarding registered service animals.
11.All sales per contract – You must have a signed and executed World Fandom Vendor Contract and follow the rules within, in order to sell products or services at World Fandom.
12.Disruptive Behavior – We reserve the right to remove anyone from the convention for distruptive behavior with no refund. Should the behavior be bad enough, it is possible the hotel will have you removed from their premises.
Please remember that hotel service personnel (e.g. Valet, Concierge, and Housekeeping) derive a portion of their wages through tips. It is customary to tip $1-$5 depending on the service received. Con-goers tend to overwork and under-tip the hotel staff, please fix this! Can you blame them for being flustered on Sunday after you’ve stiffed them all weekend? [Hotel Tipping Guide]