CoastCon Rules

1.  A current CoastCon XXXII badge admits one person, whose name appears on the badge (hereafter referred to as Member), to all basic functions and events at CoastCon XXXII during the regularly scheduled hours of the day(s) for which it was purchased. By accepting and wearing a badge, and in consideration of being admitted to CoastCon XXXII, the Member hereby releases CoastCon Inc, its Staff, Volunteers, and Agents from any liability for loss, damage, or injuries of any kind and agrees to comply with all rules and regulations of CoastCon XXXII.

2. Badges must be worn above the waist, in front; it must be visible at all times during CoastCon functions. Your badge is proof of membership - without it, you will not be allowed in any CoastCon XXXII area nor will you be allowed to vote at the General Membership Meeting. There are no exceptions.

3. Badges are not refundable or exchangeable for any reason except as dictated by the CoastCon Inc by-laws. Membership will not be transferred once a badge has been created. Badge sharing is not allowed. Badges are the property of CoastCon Inc. If a badge is lost, a new badge must be purchased. If the old badge is found the second badge can be returned for a refund if done in a timely manner at the event.

4. There will be a $30.00 charge on all checks returned to CoastCon Inc for any reason.

5. CoastCon Inc, its Staff, Volunteers, and Agents assume no liability for theft, loss, damage to vehicles or their contents while attending at CoastCon XXXII.

6. Any weapons worn or carried into or through any CoastCon XXXII area, including weapons bought in the Merchant's Room, must be peace-bound, so that it may not be drawn. Anyone carrying a weapon that is not peace-bound will be escorted to Gopher Command for that purpose. Weapons that are not peace-bondable cannot be carried at CoastCon XXXII.

7. No smoking will be allowed in any of the CoastCon XXXII areas. No smoking will be allowed near the entrance to the hotel.

8. No cameras, food, or drink will be allowed in the Art Show. If you damage any art, you bought it.

9. Vandalism of the Hotel or CoastCon Inc property and/or theft of any kind WILL BE PROSECUTED to the fullest extent of the law, be it property or trade goods at CoastCon XXXII or any other person or business.

10. CoastCon XXXII is being held in a public place and is a family convention. Dress, speak, and act properly at all times. Be courteous to ALL members and other Hotel guests. Remember nudity is not a costume option; anyone wearing a costume judged by the Governing Committee to be too revealing, will be asked to change.

11. By signing these rules and/or wearing a membership badge, the Member consents to being recorded for exhibition in all medias. Members also hereby authorize and permit CoastCon Inc and its designees to use his/her name, voice, information, and likeness and all reproductions thereof in all media forms for all purposes of CoastCon Inc in perpetuity.

12. Any Member who does not provide CoastCon Inc with valid and legible contact information (i.e. address, e-mail) willingly forfeits all rights of notification dictated by the CoastCon Inc bylaws.

13. CoastCon Inc reserves the right to amend, revise, add to, or subtract from these rules as deemed necessary by situation, or for reasonable cause before CoastCon XXXII. Such changes will be conveyed to CoastCon XXXII Guests in writing at registration. Any changes will be considered as binding as existing rules.