Safety Rules
CSC and (Insert Event Name Here) explicitly reserve the right to cancel any registration for any reason without being liable for any damages or costs. Possible reasons for cancellation include, but are not limited to the following:
- Being a seller of prohibited items (pseudo-merchandise, bootlegs, adult materials, food, etc.)
- Illegal and/or Inappropriate behavior that does not comply with the theme or spirit of (Insert Event Name Here)
- Non-payment
In the event that the Organizer initiated cancellation prior to the Event, any payment rendered will be refunded minus any third-party fees, where applicable. Cancellations due to inappropriate Guest conduct or violation of the Terms and Conditions may not result in Guest(s) being refunded, depending on the severity of the offense. .
Prop Rules
All weapons and large props must be checked by designated (Insert Event Name Here) Weapons/Props check personnel before any entry into the event is permitted. Upon approval, the weapon(s) will be bonded and marked accordingly.
All weapons prohibited under Canadian law, live firearms, replicas of contemporary firearms, projectile weapons, props and/or weaponry made of metal are all banned from (Insert Event Name Here). The prohibited weapon/prop list is including but not limited to:
- All Metal Weapons
- Firearms, Ammunition, Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Blowguns, Tasers, Laser Pointers, Laser-Aiming Devices or similar Laser Devices
- Explosives, Incendiary Devices, Chemical Weapons, and Pepper Spray / Mace
- Knives, Live Blades/Swords (including Katana and other Martial Arts Style Swords), Daggers, Sword Canes, Switchblades, Bali-Song (Butterfly Knife), Axes, Kunai, Ice Skates, and Hatchets
- Metal Pole Arms, Wooden/Metal Bats, Paddles, Stilts, Golf Clubs, and Vuvuzelas
- Archery and Hunting Bows, Arrows, Nunchucks, Brass Knuckles, and Whips
- Any item designed or manufactured with the intent to cause death or serious bodily injury to any person or property, any item that is illegal in the province of Ontario and/or the country of Canada or any item that appears, in CSC’s sole discretion, to be dangerous or which would pose or place others at risk or harm, immediate or otherwise.
(Note: some venues prohibit other items e.g. glass bottles, food, alcohol, and e-cigarettes. Please check with the venue before bringing such items.)
All weapons must be carefully put away except while posing for pictures. All props must be handled safely and carefully. Any careless, reckless, or unsafe usage of props or weapons that may threaten people’s safety, well-being, or overall peace of the event will not be tolerated and those caught engaging in such behaviors will be removed from the premises and their pass revoked.
Cosplay Rules
CSC and (Insert Event Name Here) love to celebrate the beauty, creativity, and passion of cosplayers and encourage everyone to participate in these activities, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, size, or disability. Cosplay is for everyone!
A friendly reminder that (Insert Event Name Here) is a family-friendly convention, meant for people of all-ages. As such, (Insert Event Name Here) kindly ask those to follow the guidelines below to help keep this event a space for everyone:
- Please keep shoes on at all times. If the character you wish to cosplay is barefoot, try clear shoes or following tutorials online to create “invisible shoes”
- Clothing and cosplay should not expose the body in a manner that would be deemed as indecent exposure by the city of Mississauga or the province of Ontario. All private parts must be covered by opaque, non-transparent/non-translucent material that will not slip or have any gaps.
- Male attendees wearing tight-fitting costumes should wear a dance belt underneath.
- Costumes worn on the convention floor must not obstruct or impede the flow of traffic or entryways. If the costume cannot fit through a standard doorway, it may not be allowed inside the convention area.
- Attendees with bulky costumes, costumes that obscure the vision, or costumes with large extensions such as wings or spikes, should have a designated “handler,” to assist them through the hallways and crowds.
- No costumes may be realistic depictions of law enforcement, current military uniforms, first responders, emergency medical personnel, or any official government agent.
- If your cosplay does have a weapon and/or large prop, please see our Prop/Replica Weapon Rules.