ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

CFCC is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and rewarding atmosphere. CFCC is meant to be an inclusive space for fans, with a zero-tolerance policy against harassment, groping, stalking, and inappropriate photography. Gender-based harassment is unacceptable at CFCC. 

Harassment includes, but is not limited to, verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion; deliberate intimidation; stalking; following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention. Harassment of any kind is unwelcome at CFCC and will not be tolerated.

COSPLAY & COSTUME WEAPONS POLICY

Any weapon that could seriously hurt somebody is not allowed at CFCC. Specifically, but not limited to:

• Functional firearms – that includes paintball, airsoft, bb guns, cap guns, any gun that shoots a real projectile or causes a real explosion.

• Realistic firearms – any gun that could be confused for a real gun.  If it looks like a real gun, it is not allowed. Realistic prop guns with brightly-colored caps are not allowed.

• Prop weapons made of a hard material such as metal, wood, or glass

• Functional projectile weapons – any weapon (crossbow, slingshot, etc) that discharges a projectile

• Metal-bladed weapons

• Whips

• Explosives

• Blunt weapons like bats, clubs, or hockey sticks

• Loud props such as whistles, horns, etc.

Prop weapons are allowed, as long as they meet the following criteria; That they are composed of cardboard, foam, something light. Prop firearms are allowed only if they cannot be mistaken for real weapons. Prop bows will be allowed providing all arrows have soft tips and will not be shot.

Prop weapons will be allowed at the discretion of staff and uniformed security personnel. Safety is paramount, we will always err on the side of caution. There will be no place to store prohibited weapons on-site. If you have a weapon that is prohibited, you will be escorted from the building and not allowed back in with the weapon.

Hateful symbols aren’t welcome at CFCC. Historical costumes can be great, but reminders of unspeakable atrocities are not appropriate, ever. This includes any sort of “ironic” or satirical costumes that re-appropriate Nazi paraphernalia or gear. 

ACCESSIBILITY AND COMPANION WRISTBAND POLICY

Central Florida Comic Con is dedicated to treating all attendees with respect and dignity. Accessibility wristbands are available to attendees with disabilities and one companion. [Both the attendee and the companion must have a badge or wristband to attend the event. The wristband does not serve as a replacement for a Central Florida Comic Con wristband or badge.] Wristbands are for individuals with mobility, vision, hearing, or other difficulties. Accessibility wristbands do not provide early access to the exhibit hall, nor does it guarantee seating at panels or events, nor priority access to autograph lines, or photo ops.

To receive an accessibility and companion wristband, please request one at registration when you pick up your badge or at registration if you had your badge mailed to you.

Panel Rooms

Panel rooms will have designated accessible seating in various parts of the room. Please note that this seating is limited and is available on a first come first served basis. Seating may not be available if you arrive at a panel after it has begun. While the seats are made available, you are not required to sit in those seats if you do not wish to do so. If you need assistance finding accessible seating, please ask a Volunteer or Staff member. 

Most panel rooms at the event are not cleared, however, some spaces may be cleared after certain events. Clearing will be noted on the schedule and/or  will be communicated verbally by Volunteers or Staff in the room. If rooms have been cleared, lines for the next event will be formed outside of the room. Please ask a Volunteer or Staff member about where the accessibility line has formed. If you have trouble standing in line for long periods of time, please speak to a Volunteer or Staff member about having your companion wait in line for both of you.

Note: While staff will always do their best to make accommodations, once “General Loading” begins, accessibility seating cannot be guaranteed. Qualification for services does not guarantee the availability of seating. 

Celebrity Autographs

Those with Accessibility wristbands are permitted to use the VIP line, but they are not permitted to jump in front of any VIP attendee. If you’re someone who has ADA-related difficulties standing in lines for long periods or have trouble navigating lines, please speak to a Volunteer or Staff member about your companion holding your place in line. If you have ADA-related difficulties standing in line for long periods of time and do not have a companion with you, please speak to a Staff member and they will assist you. NOTE: Priority line access is reserved for individuals who purchased a VIP Badge.

For information on accessibility of the RP Funding Center, please click here.