Code of Conduct

We believe in:

• Respect for all individuals, regardless of identity or background.

• Openness, kindness, and empathy in our interactions.

• Safety, both physical and emotional, for every person.

• Accountability: We are each responsible for our actions and how they affect others.

To help maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere, we ask everyone to:

• Use inclusive and respectful language.

• Listen when others speak; allow people to share diverse experiences.

• Be mindful of others’ comfort levels, boundaries, and feelings.

• Follow venue rules, staff instructions, and safety protocols.

• Support a welcoming environment by helping where you see issues or distress.

The following behaviors are unacceptable and may result in action, up to removal from the event, without refund:

• Harassment, intimidation, bullying, or discrimination, including by race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, appearance, or other protected characteristic.

• Unwelcome or inappropriate physical contact, hugging, touching, or other forms of contact without consent.

• Verbal abuse: slurs, insults, demeaning comments, or any speech that degrades or marginalizes others.

• Harassing photography or recording: taking photos/videos without consent, especially where privacy is expected.

• Disruption of panels, workshops, events, or programming.

• Abuse of power or authority (staff, exhibitors, vendors) 

  •  e.g. pressuring someone, making lewd comments, or misusing relationships.

• Violation of other policies: props, cosplay, safety.

• Wearing a costume does not give anyone the right to touch, photograph, comment on, or interact with a cosplayer’s body or props without explicit permission.

• This applies widely, regardless of how revealing or modest a costume is.

• Cosplayers should be treated with dignity. 

  • • Admiration, or playful photography must respect boundaries.

• Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

  • • If asked to stop, that request must be immediately honored.

If you see or experience behavior that violates this Code:

• Contact any staff member, volunteer, or security.

  • • Look for badges indicating “Con Staff / Security.”

• Visit the Operations Desk / Help Desk for in-person support.

• Use our online Incident Report Form to submit details. 

  • • You may stay anonymous.

    • We will investigate all reports impartially and take appropriate action.

Actions may include, depending on severity:

• Verbal warning and request to modify behavior.

• Removal of badge or revoking access to certain areas.

• Ejection from the convention, without refund.

• Ban from future events.

• Notification to venue security or law enforcement where appropriate.

• Just Another Con staff and volunteers are responsible for implementing this Code. 

  • • They are trained to respond and enforce the rules.

• All participants are expected to respect enforcement actions.

• Retaliation against anyone who reports misconduct in good faith is prohibited.

• The Code of Conduct will be visible on our website, in the program guide, and at key locations at the venue.