Rules of Conduct
Rules of Conduct
The following rules of conduct must be followed by all NC Comicon Attendees in order to provide a safe, secure, and pleasant environment for all.
The following rules of conduct must be followed by all NC Comicon Attendees in order to provide a safe, secure, and pleasant environment for all.
These activities are not allowed during the NC Comicon convention:
Individuals whose actions violate these rules will be asked to stop such actions. NCComicon reserves the right to require anyone violating these rules of conduct to leave the event. NCComicon staff or security may withdraw permission for a person to re-enter the event if that person continues to violate these rules. Any violation of the rules of conduct which involve activities prohibited by law will result in notification of the proper authorities. What is illegal outside the convention is still illegal inside the convention.
Zero Tolerance Harassment
NC Comicon is proud to be an inclusive event for everyone regardless of gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category. We do not tolerate harassment of guests, attendees, staff, volunteers, security, or the general public in any form. NC Comicon takes violations of this policy seriously and will respond appropriately. Please be kind to one another in this awesome nerdy space! If you witness or are victim to any violation of this policy during the convention, please find a staff member immediately and seek help. We want to ensure your time with us is fun, respectful and safe.
Badges
Wristbands must be worn and be VISIBLE at all times. Individuals without wristbands will not be granted access to convention space. A fee will be charged for replacing a lost band.
Costumes
NC Comicon is just as excited as you are about dressing up as characters we all love. This convention is a family-friendly event. Please keep this in mind when choosing costumes and allow common sense and good taste when making decisions for your cosplay.
Please leave all of these things to your amazing cosplay photoshoots off location. NC Comicon reserves the right to deem a costume unacceptable or request the wearer to make modifications as necessary.
Cosplay Props & Weapons Policy
No real weapons are allowed for your cosplays.
This includes firearms, knives, curios, relic antique firearms, any form of ammunition, any items designed or manufactured with the intent to cause death or serious bodily injury, even if any such weapons are inoperable or unusable. Items that may otherwise be legal for you to own or carry are not welcome at any event as part of a cosplay prop or if they violate this prop/replica weapons policy.
The following items are not permitted:
Fake/prop weapons must be checked for safety first, prior to entering the convention. If you bring a new weapon to the convention each day, please make sure to get it cleared before entering the event. Please ensure there is no ammunition, even if fake, in your prop weapons or you will be asked to leave. NC Comicon reserves the right to inspect and approve or reject any prop weapon brought into the convention area.
Pet Policy
As per the Durham Convention Center Policies: For the safety and comfort of all visitors, animals are not permitted inside the building. Guide, signal, or service dogs, as defined by law, are allowed. All sanitary needs are the responsibility of the handler.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to the Durham Convention Center is available through the Marriott City Center Hotel entrance. Wheelchair rental is not available.