Codes of Conduct

VertiCon is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for all attendees, Guests, volunteers, exhibitors, and staff. By attending the event, you agree to comply with the following Code of Conduct. 

Respect & Courtesy 

• Treat all Guests, attendees, volunteers, exhibitors, and staff with courtesy and respect.  

• Harassment, intimidation, abusive language, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.  

• Follow all instructions provided by event staff and volunteers.  

Personal Boundaries 

• Respect the personal space and boundaries of all Guests.  

• Do not request or initiate hugs, kisses, hand-holding, or other physical contact.  

• Any physical interaction must be initiated or clearly consented to by the Guest.  

• Any inappropriate or non-consensual physical contact may result in immediate removal from the event and may be referred to law enforcement.  

Questions & Interactions 

• Keep all questions respectful and appropriate.  

• Avoid political, religious, or other highly controversial topics unless introduced by the Guest during programming.  

• If a Guest chooses not to answer a question, respect their decision and do not ask again.  

Photography 

• Do not stop or approach Guests for selfies or personal photos anywhere at the event.  

• Personal photos with Guests are only permitted through official paid Photo Op or Selfie experiences.  

• Photography restrictions for individual events must also be followed.  

Gifts 

• Guests are never obligated to accept gifts.  

• Food or beverages may only be offered if commercially packaged and factory sealed.  

• Gifts may not be presented during activities where gifts are prohibited.  

Meet & Greets are intended to be shared experiences where every attendee has an equal opportunity to interact with the Guest. 

Attendees may not: 

• Take photos or video.  

• Use phones or cameras during the session.  

• Request autographs.  

• Present gifts.  

• Request dates, personal contact, or other inappropriate interactions.  

• Monopolize the session with lengthy questions or personal stories.  

• Interrupt other attendees or prevent others from participating.  

To ensure everyone has an opportunity to meet the Guest: 

• Maximum five (5) items per turn.  

• Keep conversations brief while at the signing table.  

• No signatures on body parts or items currently being worn.  

• No signatures on blank paper.  

• No photos or video in the autograph area.  

• Guests may decline to sign or personalize any item at their discretion, particularly items they consider inappropriate or offensive.  

Photo Ops are professionally managed to keep the line moving and ensure a consistent experience. 

• Photos are taken only by the official event photographer.  

• Personal cameras and phones may not be used in the Photo Op area.  

• No photos or video may be taken while waiting in line.  

• No gifts may be presented during Photo Ops.  

• Physical contact is only permitted with the Guest's consent.  

• Each Photo Op ticket includes up to four (4) attendees. Additional attendees (up to eight (8) total) require the purchase of additional Photo Op tickets.  

• No video recording.  

• No flash photography. Non-flash photography is permitted where allowed.  

• Keep questions concise and respectful.  

• Avoid lengthy comments or personal stories.  

• Please minimize conversations and other disruptions while programming is in progress.  

Event staff reserve the right to deny participation in any activity or remove any attendee from the event for behavior that violates this Code of Conduct. Removal may occur without refund and, where appropriate, incidents may be referred to local law enforcement.

VertiCon Connect sessions are designed to provide a fun, respectful, and interactive experience for both Guests and attendees. Please help us create an enjoyable experience for everyone by following these guidelines. 

Attendees may not: 

• Record, livestream, screenshot, photograph, or capture any portion of the session without the express permission of the Organizers.  

• Share meeting links, passwords, or access credentials with others.  

• Request autographs, gifts, or personal contact information from Guests.  

• Request dates, private meetings, or other personal or intimate interactions.  

• Ask political, religious, or other highly controversial questions unless introduced by the Guest.  

• Continue asking a question after a Guest has declined to answer.  

• Monopolize the discussion with lengthy questions or personal stories.  

• Interrupt, talk over, or prevent other attendees from participating.  

• Use inappropriate, offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language or behavior.  

• Display inappropriate, offensive, or distracting backgrounds, usernames, profile images, or on-camera behavior.  

• Disrupt the session through excessive noise, repeated interruptions, or misuse of chat or reaction features.  

• Attempt to privately contact or message Guests during the session unless specifically invited to do so.  

• Recording and screen-recording of any kind are strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Organizers.  

• Guests and attendees are expected to respect the privacy of everyone participating in the session.  

• Moderators may mute microphones, disable cameras or chat privileges, remove attendees from the session, or terminate participation without refund for violations of this Code of Conduct.