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Effective Date: April 28, 2017
Anime Expo® and the SPJA reserve the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time in their sole discretion and without prior notice.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Following this simple Code of Conduct helps ensure a safe convention and that everyone will have fun. Your own good judgment and courtesy towards others are key.
Please watch out for each other, take care of one another, help those who need help, and be careful. Play it clean, sober, and safe! Please don’t leave the Event with strangers, and make sure that your friends know when you leave or if you are going home early.
To participate in and/or attend any SPJA Event (referred to below as the “Event” regardless of whether it’s Anime Expo, Project Anime, or another one of our Events), you must comply with this Code of Conduct in order to attend and/or participate in these Events. SPJA reserves the right to modify and/or update any SPJA policy at any time without prior notice. Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in forfeiture of your Event badge, your expulsion from the Event and/or termination of your position with SPJA. Where the Code of Conduct refers to “SPJA’s written consent”, such written consent may be in the form of a separate written exhibitor/sponsorship agreement, vendor agreement, facility rental agreement, or other form of written agreement or permit. The Los Angeles Event Facilities, event hotels, Microsoft Theater, NOVO theater, and all other places where any Event programming is scheduled are “Event Facilities”.
BADGES
PROHIBITED ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The following, as such violations are determined in SPJA’s sole discretion, are not permitted at the Event or its surrounding areas, including the parking lots, hotels, plazas, and structures:
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Effective Date: April 28, 2017
Anime Expo® and the SPJA reserve the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time in their sole discretion and without prior notice.
COSPLAY GUIDELINES
At Anime Expo (“AX”), we celebrate the creativity of cosplayers and encourage everyone to cosplay whomever they wish–regardless of size, gender, age, religion, shape, color, or even species. Cosplay is all about having fun!
We simply ask that you follow the guidelines below and please keep in mind that AX is an all-ages event.
1.Purpose and Goals
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) recognizes the importance of protecting youth participants in SPJA events and activities, including online activities. SPJA has adopted a zero tolerance policy with regard to actions or behaviors that threaten the safety of young people, including violence, bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other inappropriate or potentially harmful actions or behaviors. SPJA views the safety and security of all participants—especially young people—as a top priority.
All participants at SPJA events and activities (including online activities) are encouraged to report any unsafe or inappropriate behaviors, conditions, or circumstances, including any violation of this Youth Protection Policy or violation of any other policy or rule intended to promote a safe environment.
This Youth Protection Policy has been developed with sensitivity to the unique cultural aspects of SPJA’s mission, events, and other activities.
The goals of this policy include:
2. Scope
This policy applies to all SPJA-managed facilities and venues and to SPJA events and activities (including online activities), as well as to all individuals involved with or participating in SPJA events and activities, including employees, volunteers, panelists, performers, Guests of Honor (GOH), members of a GOH’s or performer’s entourage, Artist Alley participants, exhibitors, vendors, press (including reporters, photographers, and videographers), and others.
SPJA encourages everyone to:
3. Prohibition of Attendance or Participation in an SPJA Event or Activity
SPJA may refuse to admit or may prohibit the participation of any individual who refuses to comply with SPJA policies, including this Youth Protection Policy. Any person who provides inaccurate or misleading information, or who is disqualified from participation pursuant to Section 5 (Disqualifying Criteria) below, will not be allowed to provide services on behalf of SPJA at that year’s events and activities, and may be permanently disqualified from working with SPJA in the future.
Those desiring to provide goods or services at SPJA events must comply with the following requirements, and not be disqualified under Section 5 (Disqualifying Criteria).
a. Employees & Volunteers
b. Panelists, Performers, Guests of Honor, Guest of Honor or Performer Entourages, and Artist Alley Participants
c. Exhibitors, Vendors, and Members of the Press and Industry
4. Code of Conduct
To promote a safe environment and protect the many young participants at SPJA events and activities, SPJA has adopted a Code of Conduct which specifies behavioral expectations for SPJA employees and volunteers.
5. Disqualifying Criteria
a. Employees and Volunteers:
Any SPJA employee, volunteer, or applicant for an employee or volunteer position will be deemed ineligible for service or participation at SPJA if the individual:
b. Panelists, Performers, Guests of Honor, Guest of Honor or Performer Entourages, and Artist Alley Participants:
In addition, and although they are not required to complete background checks, any performer, guest of honor, GOH or performer entourage member, panelist, Artist Alley participant, press, exhibitor, or vendor position will be deemed ineligible for service or participation at SPJA events if the individual:
In addition, reportable convictions or disclosures of registrations, for any of the following criminal offenses or registrations will prompt a determination that an applicant for an employee or volunteer role does not meet SPJA’s criminal background screening criteria:
a. Any reportable felony conviction (crimes punishable by confinement greater than one year) involving violence, sexual activity, or harm to children, including distributing alcohol or drugs to minors:
b. Any reportable lesser criminal conviction involving force or threat of force against a person
c. Any reportable lesser criminal conviction of a sexual nature or classified as a sex offense including but not limited to ‘victimless’ crimes of a sexual nature such as prostitution, pornography, indecent exposure, and crimes in which sexual relations is an element
d. Any reportable lesser criminal conviction involving cruelty to animals
e. Any reportable lesser criminal conviction involving harm to a minor, including distributing alcohol or drugs to minors
f. Any Sex Offender Registrant
g. Any prior allegations of behavior at an SPJA event or activity that is inconsistent with our Youth Protection Policy.
Appeals Process: Any person for whom a background check is required who does not meet SPJA’s background check criteria will be given the opportunity to: (1) withdraw the application, or (2) dispute the accuracy of the background screening report through an appeals process with the third party background checking firm retained by SPJA.
Any decision regarding disqualified person will be documented and kept in an internal database of persons deemed ineligible for employee or volunteer roles at SPJA.
6. Responsibilities & Expectations
a. Youth Participants
b. Lost Child Policy
c. Found Child Policy
d. Safety Concerns and SafeSpace Locations
e. Social Media
f. Photography & Video
g. Costuming & Cosplay
7. Prohibited Activities
a. Abuse and Physical Force
b. Sexual Contact or Communication
c. Bullying and Harassment
d. Inappropriate Photography
8. Reporting
a. Child Abuse Definition
b. Suspected or Actual Child Abuse or Injury
c. Escalation Process
d. Anonymous Report
In consideration of being permitted to participate in this convention, event, or meeting organized by the Society for Promotion of Japanese Animation (“SPJA”) (each referred to as the “Event”), I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions of participation (this “Waiver”):
I SUBMIT THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, OF MY OWN FREE WILL AND FREE OF PRESSURE, DURESS, OR THREAT OF DURESS. I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE FORM CAREFULLY. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ACCEPTING THIS WAIVER, I HAVE GIVEN UP CONSIDERABLE FUTURE LEGAL RIGHTS. MY SIGNATURE IS PROOF OF MY INTENTION TO EXECUTE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE SPJA OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW. I AM OVER 18 YEARS OLD AND I AM MENTALLY COMPETENT.
Effective Date: April 28, 2017
RECORDING POLICY: TAKING PICTURES
Anime Expo® and the SPJA reserve the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time in their sole discretion and without prior notice.
Recordings of You: You are advised and given notice that SPJA permits people and companies to take photographs and make recordings at SPJA Events, and post them on social media and use them for many lawful purposes. By attending the Event, you agree to be photographed or recorded during the Event (in still photographs, audio recordings, video recordings and any other media, now known or hereafter discovered, hereafter “Recordings”), by attendees, vendors, SPJA, and others without compensation. By attending the Event, you grant to SPJA the rights, but not the obligation, to reproduce, display, distribute, perform, create derivative works from, and otherwise use any SPJA Recordings of you in any media and in any manner throughout the world in perpetuity, including on the internet, broadcast, live simulcast, satellite and other transmissions.
Your Recordings of Others: You are generally allowed to make Recordings in all common areas of the Event, with the exception of the Art Show, backstage, and restricted areas. Specific rules and restrictions regarding Recordings apply to specific venues, concerts, and Events, such as when a Guest of Honor prohibits photographs of their performance. If you are unsure, please check for signage, and if you do not see any, be respectful and do not make Recordings.
As a courtesy, and without changing this policy in any way, please obtain permission first to make Recordings of any individuals or costumes. If someone asks or otherwise indicates that they do not wish to be recorded, do not record them. The SPJA will make reasonable efforts to enforce this policy, but given the proliferation of recording devices and the ease with which Event attendees may conceal their recording devices, it is understood and agreed that SPJA shall not be liable for violations.
Recordings of the Event or its employees, staff, or attendees for the purpose of sale to anyone, or for distribution or publication to the press is expressly forbidden unless advance written permission has been obtained from the SPJA, and is permitted under the policy of any venue in which you desire to make a Recording. Except as prohibited above, individuals may make Recordings for private listening/viewing, provided that such Recordings clearly identify the Event, date, and location at which they were Recorded.
All bloggers and members of the press and staff are additionally required to conform to the SPJA’s Press Policy http://www.anime-expo.org/press/ and we encourage attendees to become familiar with those rules. Violation of this Recording Policy may result in forfeiture of your Event badge, your expulsion from the Event and/or termination of your position with SPJA.
Anime Expo is dedicated to serving all of its attendees. Our Event Operations department is ready to offer a hand to visitors with special needs such as:
If you are an attendee with disabilities, Anime Expo wants to make your experience as fun and as entertaining as possible, but there are a few limitations on what can be provided. Please note:
For additional questions or special requests, please contact us at ADA@anime-expo.org
Program Rooms include:
These rooms will be checking badges upon entry. Please ensure that your badge is valid for that day and in clear view of room personnel to assist with line control.
When a room opens for entry we will allow attendees to enter in the following order:
All 18+ Panel Events, Workshops, and Video Screening Rooms will require a wristband from either an Info Services Booth (located in South Hall and West Hall Lobby) along with a valid Badge.
There will be no exceptions to the types of identification. Re-entry into the room will require the wristband. Please refrain from tampering with the provided wristbands in any fashion. If you are over the age of 18 you may not escort another person under the age of 18 into the room. Please do not leave children unaccompanied to attend an 18+ event.
Anime Expo® and the SPJA reserve the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time.
Effective Date: April 28, 2017
Anime Expo® and the SPJA reserve the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time in their sole discretion and without prior notice.
WEAPONS POLICY
Your participation in SPJA Events means that you agree to comply with this Weapons Policy. An “Event” shall mean any event held by The Society for Promotion of Japanese Animation (“SPJA” or “we”), such as Anime Expo®, or Project Anime®.
You further understand and agree that, for your own safety and the safety of everyone at an Event, SPJA has the absolute and immediate discretion and right to inspect your costumes, prop weapons, and any other item you bring to the Event. We may temporarily or permanently remove any attendee in our sole and absolute discretion at any time for violating this Weapons Policy — because your safety, and the safety of every attendee is of the upmost importance.
No Real Weapons Are Allowed at an Event.
This includes firearms, knives, curio, relic, antique firearms, any form of ammunition, any item designed or manufactured with the intent to cause death or serious bodily injury, whether carried openly or concealed, even if any such weapons are inoperable or unusable, and irrespective of whether you are licensed to possess such weapon. Items that may otherwise be legal for you to own or carry are not welcome at any Event if they violate this Weapons policy. The following are examples of weapons that you CANNOT bring to an Event:
FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, HANDGUNS, BLOWGUNS, TAZERS, LASER POINTERS, LASER-AIMING DEVICES OR SIMILAR LASER DEVICES, EXPLOSIVES OR OTHER INCENDIARY DEVICES, KNIVES, LIVE BLADES/SWORDS (INCLUDING KATANA AND OTHER MARTIAL ARTS STYLE SWORDS), DAGGERS, SWORD CANES, SWITCHBLADES, BALI-SONG (BUTTERFLY) KNIVES, AXES, HATCHETS, METAL POLE-ARMS, CLUBS, WOODEN/METAL BATS AND PADDLES, HUNTING BOWS, ARROWS, NUNCHUCKS, BRASS KNUCKLES, WHIPS, PEPPERSPRAY/MACE, POWER TOOLS, STILTS, VUVUZELAS, 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 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OR ANY ITEM THAT APPEARS, IN SPJA’S SOLE DISCRETION, TO BE DANGEROUS OR WHICH WOULD POSE OR PLACE OTHERS AT RISK OF HARM, IMMEDIATE OR OTHERWISE.
Prop Weapons Are Allowed Only If They Are Peace-Bonded by Weapons Check.
Prop weapons are inoperable weapons that support the overall look of your costume or character. For example, plastic Airsoft guns, Nerf guns, water guns, dart guns, disc guns, pellet guns, and cap guns are prop weapons.
Prop weapons must be submitted to “Weapons Check” for Peace Bonding. SPJA has the sole discretion to approve prop weapons. Anime Expo’s Weapons Check booths are located in both the South Hall Lobby and the West Hall Lobby. Other Event Weapons Check booths shall be designated in the programs and on signs.
We may revoke Peace Bonding at any time in our sole discretion. For example, we will revoke approval if you use or brandish the item in an inappropriate fashion (like play-fighting, swinging the weapon around, or if someone is hit intentionally or otherwise). We will also revoke approval if we receive complaints about the way you are using or displaying your prop weapon or futuristic device, or if you tamper with the device that Weapons Check uses to show that your prop weapon has been Peace Bonded.
Peace Bonding Rules
If a prop weapon is, or was, at any time capable of firing anything, it must be rendered permanently inoperable in order to qualify for Peace Bonding. You can do this by, for example, permanently plugging the barrel with glue, caulk, or any non-removable substance. You must be able to prove that the prop weapon is permanently decommissioned upon inspection. Bring tools if necessary.
In addition, to be Peace Bonded, your prop weapon must meet the following criteria:
If your prop weapon is a toy, look-alike, or imitation firearm, then federal regulations (15 CFR § 272.3) require that it either be translucent enough to, permit unmistakable observation of the device’s complete contents, or must have at least one of the following:
Peace-Bonded Weapons at the Event.
You may display your prop weapons only as costume pieces. Do not swing or brandish your prop weapon in any way that could be considered unsafe or threatening.
You may pose with a prop weapon in a brandishing manner, so long as no reasonable person would interpret it as anything but a pose for dramatic effect. Event staff or management may stop your posed brandishing in their sole discretion.
Please put your prop weapons away when leaving the Event site at night so that you don’t get the attention of local law enforcement. SPJA cannot be responsible for any actions taken by local law enforcement agencies – such as detaining and questioning you – if you decide to display or brandish your prop weapons at or outside of the Event.
Martial Arts Performances & Demos
You may display working martial arts weapons during, and 30 minutes before and after, a performance that has been approved by Event management in advance.
Of course, you must use common sense to avoid harming any person or property. You must conceal or wrap the weapons when transporting them to and from the demonstration, and you must remove the weapons immediately after the demonstration. Con staff reserves the right to stop any performance or demonstration in their sole discretion.
Law Enforcement Uniformed Costumes Are Prohibited
COSTUMES THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OR OTHER EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL UNIFORMS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THE EVENT.
It’s just not safe to impersonate local law enforcement, emergency personnel, or first responders. SPJA has the absolute right and sole discretion to decide whether your costume looks too much like one of these uniforms, and to request the removal or modification of that costume. Should you refuse to cooperate, we may expel you from the Event in order to protect the safety and welfare of everyone at the Event.
If You Buy Weapons at the Event
If you buy a prop or other weapons at the Event, you must immediately submit it to Weapons Check or immediately remove it from the Event hall.
Effective Date: April 28, 2017
Anime Expo® and the SPJA reserve the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time in their sole discretion and without prior notice.
SPJA Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important, so The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (“SPJA”) has created this privacy policy to let you know what information we collect when you visit the SPJA site, the Anime Expo®, the Project Anime® site, and the sites for any other Events we may produce (“SPJA Event Sites”), why we collect it, and how it is used. The terms “you,” “your,” and “yours” refer to you, the person utilizing our site and agreeing to this policy. The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to SPJA and events it produces, including but not limited to Anime Expo®, Project Anime® (“SPJA Events”) and to SPJA’s affiliates and subsidiaries (if any).
What Information Is Collected and Why?
“Personally Identifiable Information” means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, a first and last name, home or other physical address, an email address, phone number, and other billing and contact information.
We may collect information, including Personally Identifiable Information, from you, including:
When collection of information is optional, we will indicate that on the relevant collection form.
Is Information Shared or Disclosed?
Except as listed above, Anime Expo does not rent, sell or share personal information it collects about you to or with third parties. Information collected from you is only used to support SPJA, your use of SPJA Event Sites, and to comply with any legal requirements.
SPJA may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (1) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on SPJA or any SPJA Event Sites; (2) protect and defend the rights or property of SPJA; or (3) act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of SPJA, any of the SPJA Events, their services, or the public.
If SPJA should ever merge with or transfer its assets to another company, we may share your Personally Identifiable Information with any non-profit entity with whom we merge or to whom we transfer our assets, and such a successor will have the right to use such information in accordance with the terms of this policy.
How Do We Store and Protect Your Information?
SPJA protects the security of your information while it is being transmitted to us by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. In addition, once we receive payment information, we maintain that information in encrypted form on secure servers. Payments made by those registering to attend SPJA Events may be made to and through third-party service providers such as Eventbrite, whose privacy policies also apply to such payments.
Personally Identifiable Information collected on this site is stored and processed in the United States and in other countries.
We may retain your information as long as permitted or required under applicable laws.
How Do We Deal with Children’s Information?
Children can view the SPJA Event Sites without any Personally Identifiable Information being collected. However, in some areas of the SPJA Event Sites it is necessary to collect Personally Identifiable Information from children. We do not collect more Personally Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13 than is necessary for them to participate in the SPJA Events. We obtain verifiable parental consent for the collection, use or disclosure of such information by requiring purchase of a corresponding ticket by an adult and verifying parental or guardian’s consent when SPJA Event tickets are collected at the event.
We will always honor a parent’s request for: (1) a description of the specific types of personal information collected from their child by SPJA; and (2) removal of the information collected about their child from our database. If you would like to deactivate your child’s account, email privacy@spja.org. Parents may obtain any Personally Identifiable Information collected from their child by emailing privacy@spja.org.
How Do You Consent to This Privacy Policy?
By using this site, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy, and those of our Terms and Conditions at www.anime-expo.org/legal/. In case of a conflict, our Terms and Conditions take precedence.
How May We Update This Policy?
We may occasionally update this policy. When we do, we will also revise the “Effective Date” date above. If we make material changes, we will notify you either by placing a prominent notice on the home page of our site or by directly sending notification to any users who have registered with us. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting the information we collect. Your continued use of this site constitutes your agreement to any policy changes.
What Technical Choices Do You Have About Data Collection?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser in your computer when you visit our site. We use cookies to improve our site and make it easier to use. Cookies permit us to recognize users and avoid repetitive requests for the same information. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies by changing a setting, but the site may no longer function correctly if you do so.
We currently do not participate in or utilize any frameworks that respond to “Do Not Track” signals from you.
How Should You Contact Us?
If you believe that SPJA has not adhered to this Privacy Policy, please contact us by emailing privacy@spja.org or by postal mail:
Legal Department-Privacy
c/o The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
1522 Brookhollow Dr., Suite 1
Santa Ana, CA. 92705
USA
Each Anime Expo® Main Event has its own rules when it comes to appropriate behavior. Please abide by those rules as stated below.
Conditions apply to all parties, including Anime Expo Staff as well as attendees, Press, and Industry, attending events in the LACC West Hall B, Microsoft Theater, or The Novo. Any penalties incurred in the Main Events venue will count towards the convention’s one-strike policy for Main Events.
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo
MAIN EVENTS FAQ
What are the Anime Expo Main Events?
The Anime Expo Main Events include:
What is the difference between “ticketed” and “NON-ticketed” Main Events?
“Ticketed” Main Events include the following events:
“NON-ticketed” Main Events include the following events:
“Ticketed” Main Events require a valid AX 2016 badge and a valid Main Event ticket for entrance to those particular Main Events.
“NON-ticketed” Main Events only require a valid AX 2016 badge for entrance to those particular Main Events.
If we exit the Main Events venue, are we allowed to re-enter?
For LACC West Hall B:
For the “ticketed” Main Events in LACC West Hall B, re-entry is allowed ONLY for restroom access, and you must have the following two (2) items in order to gain re-entry:
For the “NON-ticketed” Main Events in LACC West Hall B, re-entry is allowed ONLY for restroom access, and you must have your valid AX 2016 badge in order to gain re-entry.
For Microsoft Theater:
For The Novo:
MAIN EVENTS POLICIES
All pre-approved AX 2016 Press/Industry badges must remain in the “Press” section during the Main Events.
Anim Expo Concerts
Each concert Guest of Honor has a different set of photography and video recording policies.
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
Anisong World Matsuri: Japan Super Live
This concert will be held in Microsoft Theater, and everyone in attendance will be subjected to mandatory bag checks by Microsoft Theater staff and required to go through metal detectors upon entry.
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
By attending, you agree not to bring any photography or recording devices into the Main Events venue.
Please leave restricted items in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check. Cell phones and cameras should be kept in bags or pockets for the duration of the entire event.
If you are found using your phone to record audio, record video, or take pictures during the event, you will be removed from the event and no refund will be issued for your event ticket or Anime Expo 2016 badge.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Any attendee(s), non-authorized Press, Anime Expo Attendee-Volunteers, or Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers violating the photography and video recording policies or the Additional Policies (see below) will be subjected to immediate deletion of all relevant media stored on the device, one strike on the badge, and, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, ejection from the venue and badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
Anisong World Matsuri: Japan Band Battle
This concert will be held at The Novo, and everyone in attendance will be subjected to mandatory bag checks by Novo staff and required to go through metal detectors upon entry.
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
By attending, you agree not to bring any photography or recording devices into the Main Events venue.
Please leave restricted items in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check. Cell phones should be kept in bags or pockets for the duration of the entire event.
If you are found using your phone to record audio, record video, or take pictures during the event, you will be removed from the event and no refund will be issued for your event ticket or Anime Expo 2016 badge.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Any attendee(s), non-authorized Press, Anime Expo Attendee-Volunteers, or Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers violating the photography and video recording policies or the Additional Policies (see below) will be subjected to immediate deletion of all relevant media stored on the device, one strike on the badge, and, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, ejection from the venue and badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
Love Live! Sunshine!! Special Event: Nice to meet you, we are Aqours!
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
By attending, you agree not to bring any photography or recording devices into the Main Events venue.
Please leave restricted items in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check. Cell phones should be kept in bags or pockets for the duration of the entire event.
If you are found using your phone to record audio, record video, or take pictures during the event, you will be removed from the event and no refund will be issued for your event ticket or Anime Expo 2016 badge.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Any attendee(s), Press, Anime Expo Attendee-Volunteers, or Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers violating the photography and video recording policies or the Additional Policies (see below) will be subjected to immediate deletion of all relevant media stored on the device, one strike on the badge, and, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, ejection from the venue and badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
ONE PUNCH MATSURI at AX
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
By attending, you agree not to bring any photography or recording devices into the Main Events venue.
Please leave restricted items in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check. Cell phones should be kept in bags or pockets for the duration of the entire event.
If you are found using your phone to record audio, record video, or take pictures during the event, you will be removed from the event and no refund will be issued for your event ticket or Anime Expo 2016 badge.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Any attendee(s), Press, Anime Expo Attendee-Volunteers, or Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers violating the photography and video recording policies or the Additional Policies (see below) will be subjected to immediate deletion of all relevant media stored on the device, one strike on the badge, and, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, ejection from the venue and badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
Phantom of the Kill Presents: Dempagumi.inc Live (18+)
This event, due to the nature of some graphic scenes in the screening, is 18+ only. Anyone who plans to attend this event must provide a valid government-issued photo ID with date of birth clearly shown as well as his or her valid Anime Expo 2016 badge and event ticket.
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
By attending, you agree not to bring any photography or recording devices into the Main Events venue.
Please leave restricted items in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check. Cell phones should be kept in bags or pockets for the duration of the entire event.
If you are found using your phone to record audio, record video, or take pictures during the event, you will be removed from the event and no refund will be issued for your event ticket or Anime Expo 2016 badge.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Any attendee(s), non-authorized Press, Anime Expo Attendee-Volunteers, or Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers violating the photography and video recording policies or the Additional Policies (see below) will be subjected to immediate deletion of all relevant media stored on the device, one strike on the badge, and, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, ejection from the venue and badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
Makoto Shinkai’s “your name” World Premiere and Panel
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
By attending, you agree not to bring any photography or recording devices into the Main Events venue.
Please leave restricted items in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check. Cell phones should be kept in bags or pockets for the duration of the entire event.
If you are found using your phone to record audio, record video, or take pictures during the event, you will be removed from the event and no refund will be issued for your event ticket or Anime Expo 2016 badge.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Any attendee(s), Press, Anime Expo Attendee-Volunteers, or Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers violating the photography and video recording policies or the Additional Policies (see below) will be subjected to immediate deletion of all relevant media stored on the device, one strike on the badge, and, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, ejection from the venue and badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
Cowboy Bebop: The Jazz Cat Experience
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
Please leave restricted items in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Any attendee(s), non-authorized Press, Anime Expo Attendee-Volunteers, or Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers violating the photography and video recording policies or the Additional Policies (see below) will be subjected to immediate deletion of all relevant media stored on the device, one strike on the badge, and, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, ejection from the venue and badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
Anime Music Video (AMV) Contest
By attending, you agree not to bring any photography or recording devices into the Main Events venue.
Please leave restricted items in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check. Cell phones should be kept in bags or pockets for the duration of the AMV Contest.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Any attendee(s), non-authorized Press, Anime Expo Attendee-Volunteers, or Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers violating the photography and video recording policies or the Additional Policies (see below) will be subjected to immediate deletion of all relevant media stored on the device, one strike on the badge, and, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, ejection from the venue and badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
Opening (Welcome) Ceremony, Closing Ceremony, Late Comedy Showdown (18+), and SPJA Charity Auction
Photos and videos must be for personal use only, with the exception of Anime Expo Archive Staff-Volunteers and pre-approved Press members.
Please leave restricted items, such as oversized bags and oversized costume props, in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
AX Masquerade
Photos and videos must be for personal use only, with the exception of Anime Expo Archive Staff-Volunteers and pre-approved Press members.
Please leave restricted items, such as oversized bags and oversized costume props, in your car, hotel room, or at Bag Check.
Bag Check is available in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center.
Additional Policies
Due to the high volume of people attending the Main Events, the following should be noted for safety and fire hazard reasons:
Attendees are highly encouraged to utilize Bag Check in Room 501ABC in the West Hall of the Convention Center prior to arriving at the Main Events Hall.
All attendees, Press, Industry, AX Attendee-Volunteers, and AX Staff-Volunteers attending the “ticketed” Main Events must have valid AX 2016 badges and valid Main Event tickets.
All attendees, Press, Industry, AX Attendee-Volunteers, and AX Staff-Volunteers attending the “NON-ticketed” Main Events must have valid AX 2016 badges.
Those found loitering in aisles will face immediate ejection from the venue and receive one strike on the badge or, at the discretion of Anime Expo Staff-Volunteers, badge revocation for the remainder of the convention.
All attendees, Press, Industry, AX Attendee-Volunteers, and AX Staff-Volunteers are subject to the Anime Expo Code of Conduct.
*NOTE: Policies are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Guests of Honor and/or Anime Expo.
Contact Information
For any questions and concerns on the Main Events Policies, please contact mainevents@anime-expo.org.
For Main Events Ticketing inquiries, please contact ticketing@anime-expo.org.
For Anime Expo Registration and badge inquiries, please contact registration@anime-expo.org.
For Press inquiries about the Main Events Policies, please contact mainevents@anime-expo.org.
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