Delaware Anime Con Policies

Claymont Community Center Policies:

• Respect Facility Rules: Follow all posted signs and local regulations.

•  Alcohol/Drug/Weapon Free Zone: Use of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco products and any weapons is prohibited on Claymont Center property, both indoors & outdoors.

•  Be Considerate: Treat the space and others with respect. Avoid disruptive behavior, loud music beyond limits, or offensive language. Follow common sense safety protocols.

• No Vandalism or Graffiti: Damage to property, including spray painting or defacing signs, is strictly prohibited.

•  Supervise Children: Ensure children are always supervised and not allowed to roam unsupervised, especially  near roads, water, or equipment.

• Pets Policies: Pets are not allowed within the community center; but service animals may enter.

• No Unauthorized Vendors or Sales: Only pre-approved commercial activity is allowed.

• Respect Noise Levels: Adhere to designated quiet hours and avoid amplified sound unless previously authorized.

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General Policies

• A Delaware Anime Con membership wristband is issued to a single individual. The sharing of wristbands is not permitted. Any wristband found being used by an individual other than the person to whom it was issued may be revoked.

• Please have your convention wristband visible at all times. If you are at any time asked to present your badge by a DAC Staff Member or a Claymont Community Center Staff Member, please do so.

• Any attendees under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

• Also, please remember that the Community Center, hotels, and local businesses are not dedicated completely to Delaware Anime Con throughout the weekend. Please be considerate and respectful of non-convention individuals at all times, as you represent more than just yourself, but the entire fandom community.

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Disruptive Behavior

While we want everyone to have fun at the convention, disruptive behavior interferes with the enjoyment of our fellow members, and is not permitted. Examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to: running; yelling or using disruptive noise makers; rough-housing; profanity; public intoxication; blocking traffic flow; or any other behavior which is deemed disruptive, dangerous, or that common sense dictates you should not do.

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Some behaviors such as theft, vandalism, assault, or any other action deemed highly disruptive or illegal may be grounds for immediate removal from convention spaces, revocation of a member’s membership and badge, and/or notification of the proper authorities.

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Harassment Policy

Delaware Anime Con is dedicated to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming experience for everyone in both our in-person and online spaces.  In-person spaces include all convention center and other meeting rooms where our annual event takes place. Our online spaces include Discord, Zoom, Twitch, YouTube, other video conferencing interfaces, associated chat/messaging areas, social media accounts, etc., related to Delaware Anime Con.

Harassment of any kind, including, but not limited to: verbal or physical assault, deliberate intimidation, stalking, or unwelcome physical or online attention, will not be tolerated. If someone tells you “no” or to leave them alone, your business with them is done. If you continue to attempt to have contact with that person, you may be removed from the premises or from our online spaces.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

• Offensive comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, body size, age, race, or religion, or other lifestyle choices and practices.

• Deliberate misgendering or use of ‘dead’ or rejected names.

• Gratuitous or off-topic sexual images or behavior in inappropriate spaces.

• Simulated or actual physical contact (e.g., textual descriptions like “*hug*” or “*backrub*”) without consent or after a request to stop.

• Threats of violence, including encouraging a person to commit suicide or to engage in self-harm.

• Deliberate intimidation.

• Stalking or following.

• Taking video recordings or screenshots without prior consent and for purposes of harassment.

• Unwelcome sexual attention.

• Continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease.

• Deliberate “outing” of any aspect of a person’s identity without their consent.

• Sharing of non-harassing private communication without consent.

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 Delaware Anime Con reserves the right not to act on complaints regarding:

• Reasonable communication of boundaries, such as “leave me alone,” “go away,” or “I’m not discussing this with you.”

• Communicating in a ‘tone’ you don’t find congenial.

• Criticizing racist, sexist, cissexist, or otherwise oppressive behavior or assumptions.

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Delaware Anime Con is not responsible for solving disagreements and interpersonal problems between individual members outside of the convention.

Our harassment policy applies to everyone – including but not limited to Delaware Anime Con fans/attendees, staff, volunteers, contractors, guests, panelists, vendors, and artists. 

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Reporting: 

• At Con/In Person

  • If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please notify a member of Delaware Anime Con Staff immediately so that they may address it. Members of Delaware Anime Con Staff can be identified by their  Staff badges. If you feel our staff has not been able to meet your needs, or if you have further concerns, please ask tos speak with our Convention Chair. 

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• Online

  • If a participant of Delaware Anime Con's online spaces is harassing you, you notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact us at delawareanimecon at gmail dot com. 

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• Consequences

  • Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

  • If a participant engages in harassing behavior,  Delaware Anime Con Staff may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from all Delaware Anime Con online and/or in-person spaces and other measures as seen fit by the convention chairperson and Senior Staff

Cosplay and Props Rules

• Cosplay Rules

• This is a family friendly event; no nudity or overly revealing cosplays.

• Footwear is required at all times. No skates, roller blades, wheelies, or stilts.

• Cosplay masks should be easily removable upon request of event staff.

• Props and Weapons: Authentic weaponry, swords, knives, or any other metal objects with an edge are prohibited. Guns/firearms, or any item that shoots a projectile are prohibited. Plastic, cardboard, papier-mâché, and other safe props will be allowed at staff discretion.

• Mock or play fighting is not allowed.

• Event staff reserves the right to remove any attendees who do not follow the above rules or are creating a disturbance or hazard for other attendees. Be courteous and respectful to others, use common sense, and have fun!

• Reminder: The venue consists of hallways and classrooms and may not be suitable for “larger than life” costumes.