Rules

The following rules apply to all of our events:

Obey all federal, state, and local laws and policies.
For serious and life-threatening medical and safety issues, please dial 911.
Leave No Trace. Do not leave trash on the ground. Respect the park.
Be nice, and if you can’t be nice, at least be neutral.
No smoking.
Guests under 13 require a parent or guardian present at all times.
Guests under 18 require parental consent to attend.
Some content may be offensive. All attendees agree to our Content Warning Disclaimer, which can be found below this section.
No real weapons are allowed in the event. Prop weapons must be checked at the information booth. Some prop weapons may be denied entry.
Poi and flow toys are allowed and encouraged!
You must be a licensed and insured performer with prior consent from AITP to perform any flow art that utilizes props which are set on fire.
Cosplay is NOT consent! Do not take photos of anyone without permission. Do not touch anyone without permission.
See something, say something. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, reach out to a staff member, or a greeter at the information booth. We are all here to support each other and build a safe environment!
Practice good hygiene.
Anime in the Park staff reserves the right to eject anyone from the event at any time for any reason.
Do not enter any areas that are roped off with caution tape.
Have fun and cultivate happiness!

Kendall Indian Hammocks Park Rules

No styrofoam

Content Warning Disclaimer

By attending our Events, You may encounter Content that may be considered offensive, indecent or objectionable; this Content may or may not be identified as having explicit language or other attributes. Nevertheless, You agree to participate at your sole risk, and Anime in the Park has no liability to you for any Content. Descriptions of the Events are available, but Anime in the Park does not guarantee their accuracy.

NetsuCon Principles

Anime in the Park is guided by the NetsuCon Principles, which act as the foundation for how we run our events. If you follow the principles, you won’t even need to worry about the rules, as you will be acting in accordance with what we expect from attendees.

Transparency

We want to be very clear about the rules and expectations. This is a two-way street. We respect your values, and we expect you to respect ours. Please know what you’re getting into before attending our events. We do our best to keep it PG-rated, but offer no guarantees. After all, this is a public park, and people are crazy. What we can guarantee is that we are taking every effort from heart, soul and mind to build safe and fun environments where we can let loose and enjoy life.

Conflict Resolution

This serves as our anti-harassment policy.

Please note that serious offenses such as assault and theft will be handled by police immediately.

Reporting

You have the right to report anyone that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Find anyone with a Volunteer badge and they will get you to the right place.

Examples of reportable behavior include, but are not limited to:

Taking photos without consent
Placing hands on someone without permission
Following someone too closely
Overstaying welcomes, and generally being a creep
Illegal activities

Please note that anyone found to have purposely made false accusations against someone will be ejected from the event, and may be banned from all future events. This rule only applies if you are maliciously using our process as a means to bully, harass, intimidate or humiliate someone, or as a joke. This is a serious infraction that undermines victims. We will not tolerate this behavior.

There may also be “Quasimodo” situations, where the accused is simply social incoherent. We will use our best judgement in determining the potential threat of the individual. These conversations can be useful learning moments for some.

Reporters will be given a status update of any decisions made.

Our Process

Anime in the Park has developed a 3-stage system for handling accusations of harassment, bullying, or stalking.

Level 1 – Conversation
Level 2 – Ejection
Level 3 – Police Matter

Level 1 – Conversation

If someone complains to a staff member that you made them feel uncomfortable, or they believe you are harassing or stalking them, a staff member will approach you and inform you of this. Anime in the Park aims to break social barriers and keep it real. We will tell you exactly how you made someone feel. The accuser may choose to reveal their identity or remain anonymous.

Level 2 – Ejection

This is a “two strikes and you’re out” system. Please be mindful of your actions and mannerisms if we have a conversation about your behavior. If we have to remind you a second time, you will be ejected from the event without a refund, and may be banned from all future events.

Level 3 – Police Matter

Anyone who returns from an ejection will be met by police.

Community Safety

All attendees are expected to look out for each other and keep each other safe. Be honest, direct, and vigilant. If you do not feel comfortable approaching a situation, ask for help. If you can’t find anyone wearing a Volunteer badge, reach out to someone nearby. Sometimes situations can be diffused easily, simply by the presence of a 3rd party. If you need anyone to intervene immediately, ask. We are a community and should support each other. If you are not comfortable confronting a situation, find someone who can help.

Enthusiasm 🔥	Camaraderie 🌎	Self-Awareness 🧊
Creativity 🔥	Inclusion 🌎	Civility 🧊
Self-Expression 🔥	Representation 🌎	Respect 🧊
Spontaneity 🔥	Transparency 🌎	Health & Hygiene 🧊