HEROESCON CODE OF CONDUCT
The HEROES CONVENTION is dedicated to providing a fun, safe, harassment-free convention for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion.
WE WILL NOT TOLERATE HARASSMENT OF ANYONE IN ANY FORM AT ANY TIME.
Any convention participant violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the Heroes Convention, without a refund, at the discretion of the convention organizers.
EVERYONE IS SUBJECT TO OUR ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY.
This includes: Artists, Attendees, Exhibitors, Guests, Press, Sponsors, Staff, and Volunteers.
If you are being harassed, have witnessed someone else being harassed, or have any other safety concerns, please contact a member of the Heroes Convention staff or a Heroes “Sidekick” (Convention Volunteer). The Information Booth, located at the main entrance of the convention floor, is ready to assist you or can quickly put you in contact with someone who can help. Notifying a staff member in a timely manner is the best way to ensure that harassments are addressed quickly and efficiently. We are happy to contact our security or local law-enforcement, and we can provide escort to a safe place, or otherwise assist anyone experiencing harassment to ensure that everyone feels safe for the duration of the convention.
ALL persons are subject to this anti-harassment policy and are expected to follow these rules for the duration of the Heroes Convention as well as at all related Heroes Convention events. This policy includes the Convention Center as a whole, and extends to all after-hours events at our host hotels and any other associated venues.
We are VERY PROUD of our Family-Friendly convention.
It is our policy that Artists and Exhibitors should not display images or material that surpasses a PG-13 rating at their booths or artist table. We also discourage over-sexualized or excessively gory clothing/uniforms/costumes at our convention.
It is our wish that EVERYONE should feel comfortable at our show, and in an effort to make that possible, there are gender-neutral bathrooms available in the Professional Registration Office (Room 101) on the main concourse located on the College Street side of the Charlotte Convention Center.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding of the aforementioned policies. We are committed to maintaining a Family-Friendly COMIC-BOOK SHOW where EVERYONE feels safe and welcome for many years to come.
THANK YOU!
WE ARE A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED AT THE HEROES CONVENTION
Offensive Language and Hate Symbols:
We prohibit the use of profanity, demeaning or derogatory language, sexual epithets, racist hand gestures or signals, gang symbols, etc.
Cosplay costumes should not exceed a PG-13 rating, including, but not exclusive to:
• No excessive gore or violence.
• No nudity - All costumes and cosplays must adhere to the official convention rules as well as NC state ordinances on indecent exposure.
• No Fire, flame, smoke, fog, dry ice, wind machines, lasers, pressurized gasses or liquids.
• Messy substances. (ie: slime, glitter, silly string, etc)
• Pointing prop weapons at other attendees or guests will not be tolerated.
• All prop weapons must be approved and tagged by the Charlotte Convention Center, and must comply with the Charlotte Convention Center and the Heroes Convention Weapons Policy. No Exceptions.
CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER
WEAPON RESTRICTIONS:
The Charlotte Convention Center prohibits the possession, sale and/or distribution of any item that may be considered a “dangerous weapon” on its premises. “Dangerous Weapons” are defined as any object or device designed or intended to be used to inflict serious injury upon persons or property; including, but not limited to: firearms, knives of any kind or type, razors and razor blades, metallic knuckles, clubs, blackjacks and nightsticks, dynamite cartridges, bombs, grenades, mines and any other type of explosive, as well as loaded canes.
(City Code 1961 § 13-38.1; Ord. No. 545, § 1, 8-11-80)
In compliance with the aforementioned regulations, the following items are no longer permitted for sale, or in the possession of persons, on the premises of the Charlotte Convention Center during the hours of the Heroes Convention:
• Metal Swords (unsharpened or otherwise)
• Knives (unsharpened or otherwise)
• Throwing Stars (unsharpened or otherwise)
• Darts (unsharpened or otherwise)
• Nunchaku, Blackjacks, Nightsticks, and Batons
• Brass Knuckles
• Sais, Kamas, Hatchets, Tomahawks, Axes, Stylized Blades
(ex: Wolverine-style Claws)
• Fireworks (of any kind)
• Air-soft or any projectile-based gun or firearm
ACCEPTABLE PROP WEAPONS:
Wooden and plastic replica items are permitted by the Charlotte Convention Center, but must be approved and tagged upon entering the premises.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ALSO PROHIBITED INSIDE THE CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER:
• Manual/electric riding toys
• Skateboards, hoverboards
• Rollerskates, in-line skates, wheelies
HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES:
The Heroes Convention will observe all state and local health and safety guidelines.
We also reserve the right to enforce additional precautions, as necessary, at the time of the show to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance.
This may include, but is not limited to: mask mandates and additional recommended safety measures.
We ask that all attendees be mindful of social distancing, hand washing/sanitizing, and other practical health and safety measures during the event.
We will post any updates in our policies to our website and social media accounts.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the next Heroes Convention, June 16-18, 2023.
ADA Accessibility
https://www.charlottemeetings.com/charlotte-convention-center/helpful-info
Information for Patrons with Disabilities
The Charlotte Convention Center is committed to making your visit enjoyable. At any time during your visit, please feel free to ask for assistance or guidance from our event staff.
Parking
Parking is available at prevailing rates in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Parking deck adjacent to the Charlotte Convention Center. Parking for guests with disabilities is also available here, but they must display proper state identification.
Drop off / Pick up
Drivers may drop off and pick up passengers with mobility issues at the South College Street or Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard entrances of the building.
Entrance / Elevators
The center has accessible entrances from South College Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Brooklyn Village Avenue at the pedestrian bridge entry. We also have accessible entrances at the Caldwell/Ballroom Lobby Entry on Caldwell Street for Crown Ballroom events.
Concessions
Concession stands and food carts are located throughout the center. Upon request, food service hosts will read menus located at each concession outlet.
Restrooms / Water Fountains
Accessible restrooms and water fountains are available throughout the center.
First Aid / Emergency Situations
Licensed first aid technicians/EMTs are on staff for most exhibit hall events, and other events expected to exceed 2,000 people. If you need first aid assistance, please contact the nearest security guard or police officer. In the event of an emergency, please follow the directions of emergency personnel and staff.
Service Animals
Only service animals are allowed inside our venues.
Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability. Public entities must allow miniature horses to accompany people with disabilities where “reasonable.” Four factors may be used to determine what is reasonable:
• The miniature horse is housebroken.
• The miniature horse is under the owner’s control.
• The facility can accommodate the miniature horse’s type, size, and weight.
• The miniature horse does not compromises legitimate, necessary safety requirements.
Emotional support, therapy, comfort or companion animals are not considered service animals under the ADA.
These terms are used to describe animals that provide comfort just by being with a person. Because they have not been trained to perform a specific job or task, they do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Shelton Drum
Owner: Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find & Heroes Convention [email protected]
Karla M. Southern
Heroes Event, Media & Creative Coordinator
[email protected]
Seth Peagler
Heroes Operations Manager
[email protected]
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