Legal & Policies

Hello UI-Con Attendees! Below are our policies that you must follow while attending our convention and legal information on photography, videography, and data collection.

All props are required to be checked in at the Prop Check-In in the registration/badge pick-up room. Any props seen in convention rooms without the colored tie attached to them will be asked to be checked in or confiscated. 

UI-Con will be following the University’s policy on weapons: Student Discipline - Possession or Storage of Weapons

• We are all here for a safe and fun time for all. We take any harassment seriously. Please do not touch anyone without their consent or take photos of any attendees with them being a focal point (such as asking a cosplayer (a person in a costume)). Cosplay does not imply automatic consent. If you have any questions or concerns please talk to a volunteer. If there is any violations of this or anything that is disruptive, we may take various actions ranging from politely asking you to refrain from that action up to expulsion from the convention and contacting law enforcement.
  
  

• If you see something, say something! Again, we want everyone to be safe. Please let us know about any concerns. If it's a non-emergency, please go to Con Ops on the second floor or ask a volunteer.
  
  

• Shoes must be worn at all times - even if the character you are cosplaying does not.

• Body paint must be dry and sealed - any damage done to the venue itself or the furniture will result in damage expenses. 

• Costumes and Props may not display any vulgar language or images. 

• Metal props with points or blades are not allowed, even if they are blunt. If you choose to bring a sheathed sword with a metal blade, the casing will be closed with zip ties. If the prop is opened under any circumstances, it will be confiscated by convention staff.

• Real firearms are not allowed.

• Life-like gun props are not allowed. This includes airsoft guns or anything painted to look like a real gun. All non-realistic gun-like props must have orange tips.

• Real bows or crossbows are not allowed. If your prop is made to resemble these weapons, it may not have any ammunition or be firable in any way. 

• Please remember that if your costume or prop causes mobility issues, you must have a handler for support.

• We will take photography and videography during UI-CON. Please note that we may use the images on our website and for marketing. If you see yourself on an image and wish to be seen online, please email us at ui.con.questions@gmail.com and we will remove identifying information from the image or video to be the best of our ability.

• We use registration information to assist with age appropriate badging, verifying attendees, demographic statistics, and analysis of when attendees register. After the convention we may de-identify user information to help track future  We do not share or otherwise sell any information on there outside of court ordered requests from

If you have any questions, please view our FAQ or contact con staff at this email ui.con.questions@gmail.com at the earliest opportunity. If you at the convention, please ask a volunteer and they will assist you in resolving your concern

Thank you for reading our Legal & Policies page, and we will see you all at UI-Con in March 2025!