CornCon does not condone harassment against any participant, for any reason. Harassment includes deliberate intimidation and targeting individuals in a manner that makes them feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or afraid.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. We reserve the right to respond to harassment in the manner we deem appropriate, including but not limited to expulsion without refund and referral to the relevant authorities.
This Code of Conduct applies to everyone participating at CornCon – from Attendees and Sponsors to Speakers, Press, and Volunteers.
Anyone can report harassment. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, go to the registration desk or let a Volunteer (Goon) with a red badge know.
Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security, local law enforcement, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of CornCon.
Event Photography
There will be photography and video recording in public areas at the venue. Attendees and Participant(s) for which they have legal responsibility understand and permit use of any photography by Event agents, Volunteers, Venue Staff, Press, and Sponsors for public display and promotional purposes for this Event and for their legitimate purposes. Photography by other participants in public areas is permitted with no restrictions. Immediately report any behavior that is deemed inappropriate to Event staff and volunteers. Please notify official photographers if you do not want photos of yourself or Participant(s) for which they have legal responsibility.
Liability Release
Attendees (including Speakers, Volunteers, and Sponsors) shall abide by the following requirements.
- In the case that children will be participating in The Children of The CornCon, a Guardian is considered a parent or other legal guardian of the registered minor child(ren), or has obtained permission from their parent/legal guardian to act as guardian for the duration of this program and on their behalf, agreeing that at least one guardian will always accompany minor children.
- Attendees acknowledge and understand that there are risks involved with participating in Event and the risk of injury may be significant.
- Attendees acknowledge and understand that while particular rules, equipment and personal discipline and supervision may reduce the risk of injury, such risk of serious injury does exist.
- Attendees KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS on their own behalf and on behalf of the minor(s) for whom they are responsible and assume full responsibility for said minor(s) participation.
- Attendees understand and recognize that they are responsible for their own well-being and the well-being of any minor under their supervision while participating in Event.
- Attendees, to the best of their knowledge, will not take part in any activity if a physical disability or health-related reason would preclude them or the participant(s) for which they have legal responsibility from participating in said activity.
- Attendees willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, an Attendee observes any unusual significant hazard during their presence or participation, they will remove themselves and any Participant under their supervision from further participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest Event volunteer immediately.
- Attendees, for themselves and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Docent Institute (owner and organizer), their designated agents, volunteers, participants, affiliated organizations, sponsoring agencies, sponsors and advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the Event (“RELEASEES”) from any and all claims whatsoever, including disability and/or death, or loss or damage to a person or property whether now known or arising in the future.
- In the event a claim is brought by Participant or Releasee against the other, the defendant shall be able to recover any and all attorney’s fees if incurred in successfully defending against such claim.