Cosplay rules

The Y/CON is a friendly, welcoming event where all types of fans come together. We are lucky to have talented cosplayers, let’s make sure they have a good convention too!

GOOD BEHAVIOUR:

A few basic rules:
•Be respectful and polite
•Ask permission before taking a photo
•No wandering hands, no touching! Cosplay is not consent! Finally, of course, no form of discrimination or harassment is tolerated; the same goes for any form of aggression, physical or verbal

The organisers, staff and venue personnel reserve the right to escort you immediately to the exit if your behaviour is deemed unacceptable or inappropriate (no refunds will be given).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Nudity is permitted (striptease, breasts with or without pasties/nipples tassels, intimate parts covered).
2. No scenes of a sexual nature (simulation of orgasm or sexual act).
3. Groups must consist of a maximum of 6 members.
4. Minors must be under the supervision of an adult.
5. Performances dealing with sensitive topics (gender-based and sexual violence, physical and psychological violence, drug use, but also practices like BDSM and other kinks) may be accepted if they comply with the other points of the regulations, in particular points 1 and 2.
   Cosplayers must provide the appropriate trigger warnings (TW), answer the organisers’ questions regarding the maturity of their performance, and ensure that it does not condone reprehensible behaviour.
6. It is recommended that you be ready near the stage at least 5 minutes before the start of the event, respecting your assigned order as much as possible to facilitate its organisation. However, other conferences or panel discussions will be taking place at that time. Therefore, you are asked to observe respectful silence for the speakers and the audience.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATIONS:

1. A media outlet is required to participate in the Cosplay Show. Your media (audio or video) must be in .mp3 (audio) or .mp4, .AVI (video) format. The duration must not exceed 2 minutes (solo, duo, and group) and must have been pre-edited. Media exceeding this length will not be accepted.
2. For on-site registration, media must be provided on a USB drive. No YouTube, Drive, or other links will be accepted.
3. No media is permitted for the Catwalk. A playlist curated by the technical team will be played.
4. Performances will be divided into 2 categories:
   – a first section for “General Audience” (reminder: the convention is accessible to those 14 years and older);
   – a second section for “Mature Audiences“.
   In the form, you must indicate which section is most appropriate for your performance. The organisers may contact you to obtain further details and finalise the performance order.
5. The performance order will be available upon request at the Espace Animation, please go there in the morning to obtain your number.

COSPLAY CLOAKROOM:

A free cloakroom is available for cosplayers located on the mezzanine next to the toilets. You can change there but do not leave any of your belongings. Please use the paid cloakroom near the entrance for this.

CONSIGNMENT:

Some items are not allowed during the convention. However, if you come with one of these items, you will be able to leave it in the cloakroom.
Suitcases, other wheeled luggage and bulky bags must be left in the cloakroom.

Visitors pay a deposit fee of:
– 2 € per person per day for bag and coat.
– 5 € per person per day for suitcases (or other wheeled luggage)

Suitcases are allowed and you can drop off/pick up your belongings several times a day.

Payment by cash only.

The list below is as complete as possible, but is not exhaustive, and the security guards on site are the only ones to decide which items are allowed to enter the festival and which are not.

Are prohibited: all weapons of all categories and all their reproductions, which includes :

Weapons and replica weapons

•Katana, sabres, swords and their replicas
•Any explosive material or reproduction of explosive material
•Airsoft type weapons
•Bokken and any other blunt object (baseball bat…)
•Nerf guns with metal parts (if made entirely of plastic, Nerf guns are allowed provided they are not accompanied by darts)
•Pocket knives, Swiss Army knives and other cutting accessories Objects made of metal or with metal parts are forbidden, except for certain jewellery, clasps, corset or bra stays and belt buckles.

CAUTION: Replica weapons of the fantasy type that bear no resemblance to a real weapon and are made only of non-hazardous materials (foam, light wood, cardboard, etc.) are permitted. For wooden weapons, if their weight is too heavy, they may be banned because they are blunt.

Furthermore, if you decide to wear a military, police, GIGN or other intervention brigade type uniform,please add an atypical element to the traditional uniform so that there is no confusion, from near or far. Otherwise, we may refuse you access to the Y/CON Garden Party.