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. Partial nudity is permitted (striptease, striptease acts, bare breasts with or without nipple covers, private parts covered).
2. No scenes of a sexual nature (simulated orgasms or sexual acts).
3. Groups must consist of a maximum of 6 members.
4. Minors must be supervised by the group leader or an adult.
5. Performances addressing sensitive subjects (TW: gender-based and sexual violence, physical and psychological violence, drug use, as well as practices such as BDSM and other kinks) may be accepted subject to conditions.*
Cosplayers must provide appropriate warnings, answer the organiser’s questions regarding the mature nature of their performance, and ensure that their performance does not condone reprehensible behaviour.
6. It is recommended that you be ready at the Stage at least 5 minutes before the start of the event, adhering as closely as possible to your scheduled slot to facilitate the organisation of the event. However, other talks or panel discussions may be taking place at that time. You are therefore asked to observe a respectful silence, out of consideration for the speakers and spectators present.

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 10.