Adelaide Convention Centre
July 23rd - 25th 2010
The aim of AVCon (also known herein as the Convention) is to provide a safe and fun event for people of all ages to enjoy. The Code of Conduct is here so that injury and other unpleasantness may be avoided, and so that everyone enjoys themselves during the Convention.
AVCon is organised by Team AVCon Incorporated. All attendees present at the Convention agree upon entry to comply with this Code of Conduct for the General Public and accept all of its conditions. Please note that failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in ejection from the Convention and associated events, and may result in banning/blacklisting from future Team AVCon Incorporated events.
The rating of the Convention in general is PG. Specific areas and events which may exceed this PG rating will be clearly marked as such. There are some areas designated as M rated. Due to differences in international rating structures and systems, some adult situations may occur in which profanity, nudity or violence may be present. Where ever possible, we have indicated these events on the programming schedule to aid in our patrons viewing choices, but parental guidance is ALWAYS recommended.
Areas or events which are rated over MA15+ will require proof of age to gain entry. Valid identification consists of a valid drivers license, proof of age card, high school student card or passport. Team AVCon is not liable for any attendee who uses false identification.
Team AVCon Incorporated reserves the right to deem a costume as unacceptable and request the wearer to make modifications as necessary. Public exposure of genitalia, buttocks or (female) breasts is not permitted. The Convention is a family friendly event. Please keep this in mind when choosing and creating your costumes, and allow your common sense and good taste to prevail.
Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns. Such people may have a seizure while watching certain monitor images or playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures. Team AVCon Incorporated recommends if you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights, consult your doctor prior to participating in video game events or screening. If you experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, while playing a video game or watching a screening, IMMEDIATELY discontinue the activity and consult your doctor.
Photographs and videotape footage by attendees of AVCon 2010 are generally allowed in all common areas of the Convention. Specific rules and restrictions regarding video, audio, and photography apply to certain other events within the Convention. Pay attention to signs or announcements regarding restrictions when entering a panel or specific event/area. When photographing or videotaping individuals or costumes, use common courtesy and ask before clicking. Respect an attendee's rights if they do not wish to be photographed or videotaped. Photography or videotaping of AVCon 2010 events, staff, or attendees for the purpose of sale, or publication to the press is expressly forbidden unless written permission has been obtained from Team AVCon Incorporated. If images and/or videos are placed onto a personal web page or similar internet archive, please identify all media from AVCon 2010 events as being AVCon 2010 events.
Attendees should also be aware that footage of the Convention and attendees is gathered by staff members, in areas including public areas, events, and panels, and may be used in a highlights tape, for advertising or for other use. Entry into AVCon 2010 constitutes consent to be filmed or photographed by AVCon 2010 staff or approved industry or media during the Convention without compensation to you. Entry into AVCon 2010 constitutes a grant of rights to Team AVCon Incorporated to reproduce, display, distribute, perform, create derivative works from and otherwise use any media derived at the Convention. These rules apply to all Convention attendees.
Inappropriate use of photography or video technology constituting harassment of attendees or a violation of local/state/federal law will result in ejection from the Convention and associated events.
Food items including drinks are not allowed inside screening areas or near electronic equipment such as video game consoles and TVs. Those found to be consuming food items in such areas will be asked to leave the area while eating/drinking, but may return once finished.
Every due care has been taken to ensure the venue is safe. Team AVCon Incorporated, its organising committee, staff and volunteers (including its associates) and the venue/s are not responsible for any loss, damage, theft or injury that occurs during the event. Attendees are responsible for their individual actions and any repercussions that may result. Staff are on hand for assistance in any situation, but any civil or medical emergency is to be handled directly by the relevant authorities.
AVCon defines a minor as anyone age 10 or under. All children age 10 and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Under no circumstances will minors be allowed entry to the Convention unaccompanied. All accompanying parents or designated guardians must purchase and display a valid entry pass for the Convention. Any guardian must be age 18 or over and have written parental permission from the minor's parent or legal guardian.
Passes must be worn at all times. Failure to display a valid pass will result in the attendee either purchasing a replacement pass, or being ejected from the event. Those found entering the event without purchasing a pass will be escorted to the registration desk to purchase a pass, or will be banned from the event for its duration.
Press, Special Guest and Vendor passes may be picked up from registration on the day or prior to the event if previously arranged with Team AVCon Incorporated. Press passes will only be issued to those able to provide evidence of employment within the media.
Any violation of the Code of Conduct which involves activities prohibited by law will result in the notification of the proper authorities, eviction from the event without refund and may result in banning/blacklisting from future Team AVCon Incorporated events.
Dangerous activities will not be tolerated. This includes aggressive actions towards other attendees, fighting, offensive behaviour, indecent exposure, possession of weapons and other obscenities which could result in substantial risk or harm to persons or property. Attendees participating in these activities will be evicted from the venue without right to re-entry or refund. Team AVCon Incorporated accepts no liability for any injuries, damages or loss caused by these activities.
In the case of an emergency evacuation or situation please follow official directives.
Security will be present at AVCon 2010 to ensure the safety of the attendees, staff, volunteers and venue. Security will patrol the event for general offences and possible criminal activity. General offences are handled by Security, who can eject persons from the Convention.
Criminal actions are handled by the Head of Security or the Elect of Team AVCon Incorporated. Certain offences will lead to immediate ejection from the Convention regardless. Removals can be issued for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:
Criminal actions, if they occur, should be reported to Security who will follow through with the appropriate course of action deemed necessary. Security does not have general responsibility for any aspect of the Convention, but can choose to respond to any disruptive action occurring anywhere in the Venue. If Security chooses to remove an individual from the Convention site, Team AVCon Incorporated or Security will immediately revoke the attendee's pass without the right to refund.
Team AVCon defines a weapon as being any item which is large, pointy, sharp or heavy enough to cause possible harm or any item which could cause harm to other attendees or property.
Examples of what is NOT allowed:
Team AVCon encourages attendees that have weapons as part of their cosplay costumes to use cardboard/plastic/rubber/styrofoam "fake weapons" instead of hard, edged, dangerous "real weapons".
Anyone caught with a weapon deemed unsafe will be asked to put it in storage at the event or their own storage (such as inside their car) until needed for the cosplay competition. If they are found later to not have stored the weapon they may be escorted by Security to leave the Convention and have their pass revoked without refund.
All functioning projectile weapons are NOT allowed at all, this includes individuals who possess a weapons permit or concealed weapons permit. Anyone found to possess an illegal or real weapon of any kind will be reported and handed over to the relevant authorities and their Convention pass will be revoked without refund.
Upon entry to the Convention you will be asked to "check-in" your weapons/props whether or not you think they are dangerous. There is a strict NO WEAPON policy; this means all props must be checked into storage. You will be able to access your props for photo shoots and the cosplay competition only.
Weapons should not at anytime be waved around. It can be considered "brandishing" to wave a weapon around in a manner that may be construed as use of the weapon. If your weapon is drawn in a public/function area your pass will be immediately revoked without refund. Keep in mind South Australian Police assume all drawn weapons are functional and Police Officers will act accordingly.
If you are unsure that your weapon is acceptable in public/ function areas, please ask the Security Staff or Registration for an inspection of your item. Please use good judgment when bringing props/weapons to the Convention.