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\n <\/div>\n These rules are not exhaustive and may be updated at any time.<\/span><\/h4>\nThe below contents have been updated on 2022-04-25<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Note: The below policies were written to apply to our physical, in-person events. In the case of an online event, anything below that could still apply does.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
If our rules have been updated, a current copy can be found at Registration or by referencing this page. If you have any questions about these rules, please direct them to information services or any\u00a0<\/span>Whinny City Pony Con<\/span>\u00a0staff member. Remember, we are here to have a safe and fun experience for all.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anti-Harassment Policy<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Summary: Whinny City Pony Con is dedicated to providing a harassment-free convention experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe do not tolerate harassment of convention participants in any form. Unless a panel or event is both after 8 pm and is also specified as being either 18+ or 21+, sexual language or imagery is not allowed. Convention participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the convention organizers.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
View the full text of the policy and how to report violations here.<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\nHealth & Safety Policies<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nSummary: Based on the current and expected conditions in the U.S. and in the Chicagoland area, everyone attending the convention will be required to provide either (1) proof of vaccination or (2) a current negative test result when picking up their badge. While we do not currently plan to require attendees to wear masks in all convention spaces, masks will be required for (1) the vendor hall, (2) children\u2019s events, and (3) autograph sessions.<\/p>\n
View the full Health & Safety Policy here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nGeneral Rules<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\u2013 Please respect the convention staff, security, and hotel employees. We are here to make sure everyone is safe and has a good experience.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No obscene or profane behavior in any public area. This means no PDA or violence.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No sleeping in public areas.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No smoking or vaping of any kind in the hotel.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Possession or use of any illegal substance is prohibited. Violations will result in police intervention.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Do not damage or steal any convention or hotel property. You will be held financially responsible.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Do not drop things from the balconies.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Solicitation of any goods or services is not allowed unless you are a registered vendor. This includes charging for photoshoots.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Cosplay is Not Consent. Be respectful when interacting with cosplayers (and everyone else too). No touching. If you would like to take a cosplayer\u2019s picture please ask first. Most cosplayers are happy to have a picture taken when asked, but please be considerate of their time and personal space.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Pets are not allowed in the convention area, with the exception of service animals. If you have special needs and need a service animal, please consult with our staff.<\/p>\n
\u2013 All attendees are to wear their attendance badge visibly at all times.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Whinny City Pony Con staff members reserve the right to ask any and all attendees for picture ID verification. Failure to provide picture ID verification will result in the revocation of the attendee\u2019s badge.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Whinny City Pony Con reserves the right to revoke any and all attendee and\/or staff badges at any time for noncompliance with convention regulations.<\/p>\n
Minors \/ Children Rules<\/span><\/h3>\n\u2013 Lost children will be directed to the information desk until picked up by their parent or legal guardian.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We do not offer childcare services. Anyone aged 12 or under must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please do not leave them unattended, even in children\u2019s programming areas.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Curfew laws still apply to persons under the age of 17, unless escorted by a parent or legal guardian or unless they are a registered guest of the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg. Curfew in the city of Schaumburg is Midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 pm on Sunday \u2013 Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Parents or legal guardians will be held responsible for any damages done to the hotel or convention property by their children.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Persons under the age of 21 who are found to be in possession of alcohol may be removed from the hotel per the hotel staff\u2019s discretion.<\/p>\n
Cosplay Policies<\/span><\/h3>\nWhinny City Pony Con<\/span>\u00a0welcomes all cosplayers! It\u2019s always fun to dress up and show off a cool costume. Just make sure to follow these cosplay guidelines. If you are concerned that you may be in violation of one of the following policies, please visit Operations to have your costume checked by the Cosplay Department. All costumes must conform to the policies below.<\/p>\n\u2013 No live steel.<\/p>\n
\u2013 All costumes must comply with local laws.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No bare feet.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No sharp protrusions (i.e. sharp spikes).<\/p>\n
\u2013 Please keep your costume from obstructing views during panels and events, or bumping into people or things due to size, visibility, or maneuverability.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No firearms.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Realistic-looking replica firearms are not allowed, including those marked with an orange tip. Any firearm props must look harmless to the average viewer (essentially, they should not look realistic or threatening).<\/p>\n
\u2013 All costumes are to be G-rated. Swimsuit areas are to be well covered. No offensive words or symbols. No cosplay that represents any hateful or discriminating organizations (i.e. Nazi, KKK) will be allowed in any convention space. If any of these images or costumes are brought to the convention, the cosplayer will be immediately removed and will be banned from the convention. Cosplay items that are deemed to be vulgar are not permitted.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No projectiles should be used on hotel property.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No laser pointers or high-intensity lights that can hurt the eyes.<\/p>\n
Event Policies<\/span><\/h3>\nThere are a lot of cool and exciting events to enjoy and sights to see at\u00a0Whinny City Pony Con<\/span>. As always, it\u2019s important to have fun and be safe while at these events, whether it\u2019s a panel, a dance, or otherwise. Please keep these rules in mind.<\/p>\n\u2013 Please be courteous of other attendees at events.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No pushing, shoving, or being aggressive.<\/p>\n
\u2013 No moshing or violent behavior at the dance.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Please be respectful and courteous at panels. Engaging with the panelists is definitely encouraged, but make sure that the panelists are able to talk.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Do not cut in line or save spots for events.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Please do not fight in any of the event areas. This includes, but is not limited to, fighting with weapons, such as foam fighting or boffer, and empty-handed combat such as martial arts, stage fighting, or general play fighting.<\/p>\n
We hope you have a great time at Whinny City Pony Con 2022!<\/h2>\n
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Note: The below policies were written to apply to our physical, in-person events. In the case of an online event, anything below that could still apply does.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If our rules have been updated, a current copy can be found at Registration or by referencing this page. If you have any questions about these rules, please direct them to information services or any\u00a0<\/span>Whinny City Pony Con<\/span>\u00a0staff member. Remember, we are here to have a safe and fun experience for all.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Summary: Whinny City Pony Con is dedicated to providing a harassment-free convention experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We do not tolerate harassment of convention participants in any form. Unless a panel or event is both after 8 pm and is also specified as being either 18+ or 21+, sexual language or imagery is not allowed. Convention participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the convention organizers.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Summary: Based on the current and expected conditions in the U.S. and in the Chicagoland area, everyone attending the convention will be required to provide either (1) proof of vaccination or (2) a current negative test result when picking up their badge. While we do not currently plan to require attendees to wear masks in all convention spaces, masks will be required for (1) the vendor hall, (2) children\u2019s events, and (3) autograph sessions.<\/p>\n \u2013 Please respect the convention staff, security, and hotel employees. We are here to make sure everyone is safe and has a good experience.<\/p>\n \u2013 No obscene or profane behavior in any public area. This means no PDA or violence.<\/p>\n \u2013 No sleeping in public areas.<\/p>\n \u2013 No smoking or vaping of any kind in the hotel.<\/p>\n \u2013 Possession or use of any illegal substance is prohibited. Violations will result in police intervention.<\/p>\n \u2013 Do not damage or steal any convention or hotel property. You will be held financially responsible.<\/p>\n \u2013 Do not drop things from the balconies.<\/p>\n \u2013 Solicitation of any goods or services is not allowed unless you are a registered vendor. This includes charging for photoshoots.<\/p>\n \u2013 Cosplay is Not Consent. Be respectful when interacting with cosplayers (and everyone else too). No touching. If you would like to take a cosplayer\u2019s picture please ask first. Most cosplayers are happy to have a picture taken when asked, but please be considerate of their time and personal space.<\/p>\n \u2013 Pets are not allowed in the convention area, with the exception of service animals. If you have special needs and need a service animal, please consult with our staff.<\/p>\n \u2013 All attendees are to wear their attendance badge visibly at all times.<\/p>\n \u2013 Whinny City Pony Con staff members reserve the right to ask any and all attendees for picture ID verification. Failure to provide picture ID verification will result in the revocation of the attendee\u2019s badge.<\/p>\n \u2013 Whinny City Pony Con reserves the right to revoke any and all attendee and\/or staff badges at any time for noncompliance with convention regulations.<\/p>\n \u2013 Lost children will be directed to the information desk until picked up by their parent or legal guardian.<\/p>\n \u2013 We do not offer childcare services. Anyone aged 12 or under must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please do not leave them unattended, even in children\u2019s programming areas.<\/p>\n \u2013 Curfew laws still apply to persons under the age of 17, unless escorted by a parent or legal guardian or unless they are a registered guest of the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg. Curfew in the city of Schaumburg is Midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 pm on Sunday \u2013 Thursday.<\/p>\n \u2013 Parents or legal guardians will be held responsible for any damages done to the hotel or convention property by their children.<\/p>\n \u2013 Persons under the age of 21 who are found to be in possession of alcohol may be removed from the hotel per the hotel staff\u2019s discretion.<\/p>\n Whinny City Pony Con<\/span>\u00a0welcomes all cosplayers! It\u2019s always fun to dress up and show off a cool costume. Just make sure to follow these cosplay guidelines. If you are concerned that you may be in violation of one of the following policies, please visit Operations to have your costume checked by the Cosplay Department. All costumes must conform to the policies below.<\/p>\n \u2013 No live steel.<\/p>\n \u2013 All costumes must comply with local laws.<\/p>\n \u2013 No bare feet.<\/p>\n \u2013 No sharp protrusions (i.e. sharp spikes).<\/p>\n \u2013 Please keep your costume from obstructing views during panels and events, or bumping into people or things due to size, visibility, or maneuverability.<\/p>\n \u2013 No firearms.<\/p>\n \u2013 Realistic-looking replica firearms are not allowed, including those marked with an orange tip. Any firearm props must look harmless to the average viewer (essentially, they should not look realistic or threatening).<\/p>\n \u2013 All costumes are to be G-rated. Swimsuit areas are to be well covered. No offensive words or symbols. No cosplay that represents any hateful or discriminating organizations (i.e. Nazi, KKK) will be allowed in any convention space. If any of these images or costumes are brought to the convention, the cosplayer will be immediately removed and will be banned from the convention. Cosplay items that are deemed to be vulgar are not permitted.<\/p>\n \u2013 No projectiles should be used on hotel property.<\/p>\n \u2013 No laser pointers or high-intensity lights that can hurt the eyes.<\/p>\n There are a lot of cool and exciting events to enjoy and sights to see at\u00a0Whinny City Pony Con<\/span>. As always, it\u2019s important to have fun and be safe while at these events, whether it\u2019s a panel, a dance, or otherwise. Please keep these rules in mind.<\/p>\n \u2013 Please be courteous of other attendees at events.<\/p>\n \u2013 No pushing, shoving, or being aggressive.<\/p>\n \u2013 No moshing or violent behavior at the dance.<\/p>\n \u2013 Please be respectful and courteous at panels. Engaging with the panelists is definitely encouraged, but make sure that the panelists are able to talk.<\/p>\n \u2013 Do not cut in line or save spots for events.<\/p>\n \u2013 Please do not fight in any of the event areas. This includes, but is not limited to, fighting with weapons, such as foam fighting or boffer, and empty-handed combat such as martial arts, stage fighting, or general play fighting.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4887,"parent":362,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-332","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAnti-Harassment Policy<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
View the full text of the policy and how to report violations here.<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
Health & Safety Policies<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
View the full Health & Safety Policy here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
General Rules<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Minors \/ Children Rules<\/span><\/h3>\n
Cosplay Policies<\/span><\/h3>\n
Event Policies<\/span><\/h3>\n
We hope you have a great time at Whinny City Pony Con 2022!<\/h2>\n