Attendee Policy

Heartland Furries reserves the right to modify/amend our Attendance Policies at any time.
Every attendee, volunteer, vendor and staff member at our convention deserves respect and dignity and a feeling of safety. With this in mind, the right to revoke badges on the above basis is not limited to at-con behavior; year-round actions such as affiliation with hate groups, hate speech (as determined by the convention), or harassment of community members are also grounds for badge/wristband revocation before or during the event.
If an action, behavior, or dress causes undue interference with convention operations, causes significant discomfort to other attendees, or adversely affects the conventions reputation with guests/venues/or the public, there are grounds for discipline and/or removal.
Be kind, courteous, and respectful to others.
Do not block doors or pathways; please step to the side if needed.
Fursuiters have limited visibility, please remember to give them the right of way even if they appear to be looking at you.
Obey the Nebraska state and Federal laws.
You must present a government issued photo ID at registration to pick up your convention 18+ wristband.
Convention attendees must wear their official convention badge at all times while in convention areas and it must be shown upon request to convention staff, security, or hotel staff. The badge will contain a badge name of your choosing (subject to staff approval).
18+ convention attendees must wear their official convention wristbands at all times while in convention areas and it must be shown upon request to convention staff, security, or hotel staff.
Altering convention badges/wristbands in such a manner as to permanently obscure any of the identifying elements renders the badge/wristbands unusable.
Physical convention badges/wristbands are non-transferable and only to be used by the person they are issued to. Swapping badges/wristbands with others is grounds for expulsion from the convention for both individuals involved.
All gatherings at which alcohol is served or consumed must verify that every person consuming alcohol at the gathering is 21 years of age or older by checking government-issued photo IDs. Any gathering found serving alcohol to or allowing consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21 will be shut down immediately.
Heartland Howloween and Heartland Furries follows a common ‘zero-tolerance policy’ towards unauthorized drug usage or possession of unauthorized drugs at the venue. Heartland Furries enforces the same policy towards alcohol usage or possession at Heartland Howloween. This same policy applies towards any type of behavior/actions that can be interpreted as lewd or obscene on the convention floor. If you are found in possession of prohibited items (non-peace bonded weapons, unauthorized drugs, alcohol) at Heartland Howloween and/or if you indulge in any objectionable action, your participation in the event will be terminated immediately. Your event ticket(s) will become void from that point on.
Heartland Howloween and Heartland Furries assumes no liability or responsibility if you become ill with “con crud” or the phenomenon of contracting an illness after coming into contact with a large amount of people who do not live with you. This includes the flu, COVID-19, or other seasonal illnesses. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home from this event. You are allowed to wear a medical facemask at any time during this event, this is up to each individual’s comfort.
Smoking/Vaping inside the Heartland Howloween event is not allowed at any time. There is an outdoor smoking area with disposal methods provided.
Heartland Howloween maintains a ‘common sense costume dress code’ where costumes are expected to be rated PG-13 before 8pm. Any props that could be considered weapons must be peace bonded. This means they must be clearly bound inside of their covering/holster with a secured binding or high-visibility tape. No props resembling firearms are permitted unless clearly marked as a prop weapon (orange tip) and peace bonded. Weapon props may only be removed from their covering for photography posing purposes only.
The following are prohibited in any public space/area of the convention:
1. Public displays of affection that are more extreme than hugging, kissing, back-scratching.
2. Excessively loud sound.
3. Disrespect of hotel staff or damage to hotel property.
4. Sleeping.
5. Display of any explicit sexual subject matter.
6. Running, skateboarding, or use of hoverboards or wheeled footwear.
7. Operating drones or radio-controlled flying devices.
8. Throwing objects.
9. Selling goods or services outside of the Heartland Howloween Dealers Den.
Always ask before touching someone, even for a friendly hug. Many attendees wear costumes, but this does not imply consent to be touched.
If you are feeling threatened, harassed, or stalked, clearly tell the person to stop before reporting them to Con Ops.
Remember there are other guests in the hotel who are not here for the con. They deserve the same respect as attendees: do not touch, hug, or take photos of them without their permission.
Any attendees engaging in behavior which endangers life or property will have their badge revoked immediately and may be barred from future events organized by Heartland Furries.
By attending this event you agree to allow Heartland Furries to use your image and likeness for any current or future promotional material. Heartland Furries reserves the right to professionally photograph and publish images of Heartland Howloween for advertising purposes. Casual photography (selfies, friend group photography) is allowed and encouraged!
Heartland Furries has the right to investigate if there has been any violation of the Heartland Howloween ticketing terms and conditions or attendance policies. In case of any conflicts, the decision of Heartland Furries will be deemed final (i.e., the issuer will remain the final arbiter in cases of disputes)

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