​Guiding Principle:​

At FLAG Con, we believe great games begin with great community. We welcome and celebrate attendees of all identities and backgrounds–-except those rooted in hate or exclusion. Together, we build a culture grounded in respect, curiosity, and care-–for one another and for the games we love.

All attendees, exhibitors, vendors, guests and volunteers at FLAG Con are required to comply with state and federal laws, venue policies, and the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe and fun environment for everybody. If you have a question about a certain policy or guideline, be sure to read through all of our policies, but if that still doesn’t answer your question, email flagconithaca@gmail.com.

 

Everyone should observe common sense rules for behavior, personal interaction, courtesy, and respect. Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. FLAG Con reserves the right to revoke, without refund, the badge of any participant not in compliance with this policy.

What to do:

 

Our event is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, religion (or lack thereof), or preferred gaming style. Please use the pronouns on participants’ badges. We do not tolerate harassment, intimidation, or abuse of conference participants or venue staff in any form. Please take care of yourselves and each other. If you need help seek out a FLAG Con volunteer. 

 

Photography Policy

 

By entering FLAG Con convention space, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur in public and program spaces. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please communicate directly and politely with anyone taking pictures. 

 

Cameras and recording devices are permitted in program and panel rooms but cannot be used to reproduce the presentation and must not interfere with other fans’ enjoyment of the presentation. Any recording of panels or programs is allowed only for personal use and not for broadcast in any form.

 

What to do if you witness or experience a Code of Conduct violation:

 

Please reach out to a FLAG Con volunteer, ideally at the time of the incident and in person. If you are more comfortable reporting privately, you may also email us at flagconithaca@gmail.com

 

What not to do:

Harassment

Harassment is any unwanted contact, which includes (but is not limited to): physical or verbal threats; unwelcome attention; stalking; unwanted photography or recording; offensive behavior; use of physical force; behavior that creates a disturbance or is dangerous; using sexually explicit or offensive language or conduct; excessive profanity; obscene gestures; use of racial, religious, sexual, political, gender, ability, ethnic slurs, or any other targeted comments which are intended to cause personal offense to another FLAG Con participant, either in-person at the event or through social media channels.

 

If a person tells you “no,” desist immediately.

Animals

Service animals are allowed in the venue. Service animals are defined as animals that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

 

Please note that emotional support animals and pets are not permitted inside the venue, in accordance with ADA regulations.

Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and illegal substances

Use good judgement as regards alcohol and other substances. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages outside of authorized areas is prohibited. 

 

Smoking, including the use of electronic smoking devices, is not allowed inside any of the convention facilities, including public areas and participating hotels. Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices is allowed outside in designated smoking areas. Cigarette butt litter is a hazard to the environment. Please do your part to keep Ithaca “gorges”  and dispose of your trash in the proper receptacles.

 

Illegal substances at FLAG Con will not be tolerated. 

 

Costumes and weapons 

Uniforms of current active service members are not allowed as costumes. These include uniforms for the police, active military, security guards, deputies, fire marshals, paramedics, etc.

 

No real weapons or functional props are allowed at FLAG Con. All weapon replicas must be cleared by convention security and peace bonded to indicate that the items are safe and have been inspected. Once we have zip-tied your item, you are not permitted to remove it. Security will have zip ties on hand at the show. Visit the registration table to peace-bond your item.