LegendsCon II Event Policies

Policies for LegendsCon II

Mission Statement: We at Legends Consortium LLC have created an event known as LegendsCon that brings fans together in an environment where we can celebrate our love of Legends. We host this unofficial, community-organized event, which is not sponsored by or affiliated with Lucasfilm Ltd, We have however been in communication with Lucasfilm Fan Relations and have agreed to adhere to their guidelines for fan events. All profits made from a Legends Consortium LLC event are donated to charity in order to better the world with our love of legends.

Core Values of Legends Consortium LLC: We at Legends Consortium LLC have three core values: honesty, integrity, and empathy. We expect all attendees of any Legends Consortium event to treat one another with respect regardless of personal disposition. This is a community-driven event, and preserving every individual’s dignity and safety is a topmost priority of Legends Consortium LLC. Violators of these core values or the following policies shall be removed from the event without preamble should their conduct be interpreted by a representative of the venue or any Legends Consortium’s volunteer staff as severe enough for dismissal. No refund for admission shall be issued to any person who is escorted from the premises.

UTA SEF Operational Guidelines For College Park Center and Texas Hall: The Operational Guidelines for the College Park Center can be found here: https://www.utacollegepark.com/_doc/SEF%20Operational%20Guidelines%20Rev0322.pdf

Please note that all College Park Center Policies ultimately supersede policies set forth by Legends Consortium LLC.

Further Policies all attendees must adhere to at LegendsCon II:

Registration:

All attendees of any Legends Consortium event must present at least one genuine, picture-laden state or federal form of identification; passports are permissible, as well as any forms of identification the venue Legends Consortium LLC is operating within accepts.

Attendees will not be permitted entrance to any Legends Consortium LLC event without an admission ticket recognized by Legends Consortium LLC. Your Legends Consortium convention badge must be worn and visible at all times while attending Legends Consortium events.

Personal Property and Injury:

Legends Consortium LLC is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen property or any injuries sustained at any Legends Consortium LLC events (i.e. LegendsCon II).

Harassment:

Legends Consortium LLC takes harassment very seriously. Defined as unwelcome conduct that is based on disability, genetic information, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or age, harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances by any Legends Consortium staff, volunteer or attendee of any Legends Consortium LLC events, nor will any form of discrimination or retaliation be tolerated. Harassment, retaliation, and discrimination is strictly prohibited for any reason; any individuals who commit any act regarded as harassment, retaliation, or discrimination shall be:

1. Dismissed from further participation from a staff/volunteer role with Legends Consortium LLC and/or escorted from the premise of any Legends Consortium event by the venue’s security detail.

2. Prosecuted to the full extent of the law if the act is deemed unlawful by federal or state laws; harassment is generally defined as unlawful when a person feels they must endure offensive conduct to continue to volunteer within the organization or when a person experiences conduct by another that is severe and/or pervasive enough to create an environment that a reasonable person would consider hostile, violent, abusive, or intimidating.

If you feel that you are being harassed at a Legends Consortium event, please report this to a volunteer or staff member immediately.

If you cannot find one of these people nearby to assist you, please go to one of the convention-run tables near the entrance of the exhibition floor.

Cosplay:

We look forward to all the amazing cosplay designers and artists sharing their talents at LegendsCon II. To ensure the safety of all performers and guests of the event, all costumed performers need to know what is expected regarding costumes and conduct:

A. Costumes: All Cosplay costumes should be made from appropriate materials. Costumes that feature blades, spikes, or other protruding accessories that are not removable must be made of plastic or foam. NO STEEL!

B. Weapons/Blasters: ”Nerf” or equivalent material is acceptable for mounted or handheld projectile weapons (see list of restricted weapons below).

C. Vision: If your vision is obscured or your movement is limited, we request that you have a handler to help you navigate the convention center and avoid using escalators.

D. Size: If your cosplay has long robes/capes/tentacles/etc., Legends Consortium asks that they do not drag behind you, as it may create a tripping hazard to yourself or other guests, unless a handler is present.

E. Lights and sound: If your cosplay has lights or sound, we request they be kept at a minimum on the convention floor so all our guests can enjoy the atmosphere and conversations. No strobe modules that generate strobe-light effects of any kind will be permitted at LegendsCon II.

F. No nudity: This rule extends to indecent exposure. Legends Consortium staff reserve the right to determine what is considered appropriate for the convention’s audience.

G. Proper Footwear: Proper footwear must be worn at all times. There are options for indiscreet footwear if you are cosplaying as a character that is barefooted.

H. No Real-Life Hate Symbols: Legends Consortium has a zero-tolerance policy for real-life hate symbols. These are not permitted at the event in any manner. Legends Consortium staff reserve the right to determine what is considered appropriate for the convention’s audience and the removal of such symbols from the premises may be requested.

Photography/Video:

While attending Legends Consortium LLC events, all guests consent to being part of the convention and can expect to be photographed or video recorded while on the convention floor or in any of the other public rooms designated as part of LegendsCon II. Legends Consortium LLC encourages all of our guests to take all the pictures and videos they like but ask that they DO NOT stream any live video from the convention floor during any panels or live performances. Legends Consortium LLC also encourages attendees to be appropriate and mindful of others while taking photographs; pathways Should not be blocked, and general movement should not be impeded, especially in high traffic areas. Legends Consortium LLC staff may request that you move if you are impeding the flow of traffic. It is always the best policy to ask someone before you photograph or record them. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated as stated further above.

Weapons:

All weapons shall be non-functioning props and shall be inspected prior to their carriers entering any Legends Consortium LLC event.

The venue hosting a Legends Consortium LLC event and Legends Consortium LLC representatives reserve the right to deny access to anyone in possession of what is deemed or interpreted as unauthorized property or personal possessions on their person(s). All prop, faux, or replicas of weapons that are permitted on the grounds of a Legends Consortium event shall have an orange ‘cap’ affixed to the prop or any other safety measures deemed appropriate by the venue hosting the Legends Consortium event or by any representative of Legends Consortium LLC.

If safety measure(s) deemed necessary by the venue or a Legends Consortium representative are removed from the faux weapon on the venue’s grounds, attendees recognize that their ‘weapon(s)’ may be confiscated by the venue’s staff or any Legends Consortium representative. Failure to submit the ‘weapon(s)’ shall result in the attendee being escorted from the premises. No refund for admission shall be issued to any attendee who is dismissed or escorted from the premises.

NO REAL WEAPONS! NO EXCEPTIONS!

1. Restricted Items

A. Guns/firearms. No real, serviceable, firearms are permitted at any time and should not be used in cosplay in any capacity. All weapons that resemble guns (blasters, slug throwers, sidearms, etc.) will have an easily visible safety orange tip. “NERF” or equivalent is acceptable.

B. Steel weapons (knives/swords/axes, etc.), including “live steel” weapons. ”Live steel” refers to the edge of any bladed weapon as being sharpened. “NERF”, foam, plastic or cardboard swords/handheld blades/axes, etc., are permissible, but must be “peace tied” with an approved method or in a likewise secured scabbard. All blades must be “dead” or blunt with NO sharp edges or points.

C. Bow and arrows. Bows may be strung with soft elastic or “bungee” type cords incapable of throwing a projectile. Arrows will have no hard points (foam points are acceptable) and if on the bow must be incapable of being fired or permanently affixed to the bow string. Slingshots must likewise have a soft elastic or bungee cord sling and incapable of throwing a projectile. “NERF" or equivalent is acceptable.

D. Pole-arms, and spears. All spears or pole-arms that feature a blade must be “dead” or blunt with NO sharp edges or points (foam tips or blades are acceptable). No steel is permitted.

E. Blunt weapons. This list includes bats, clubs, sticks, etc. “NERF”, foam, plastic and/or cardboard is acceptable.

F. Explosives

G. Whips

2. Fire

There is a strict NO FIRE rule for all areas of Legends Consortium LLC events or anywhere on the venue property. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!! Any person(s) failing to comply with these rules will be removed without refund. Legends Consortium understands that many of the weapons of our favorite universe are based on real world firearms, swords, and other materials, so ALL weapons made from these types of materials will be subject to special inspection. NO EXCEPTIONS!!Those weapons or props found to not comply will be denied entry to the show.

3. Dueling

Safety is our primary concern, so we ask that guests do not engage in any “dueling” at Legends Consortium LLC events.

Grounds for Ejection:

The following instances are grounds for ejection from any Legends Consortium events, without refund:

• Rowdiness, violence or aggressive behavior

• Harassment of any guest, attendee, vendor, volunteer or staff member

• Bringing a real weapon

• Use or possession of illegal narcotics

• Use of counterfeit currency

• Vandalism, destruction or theft of property, including vandalism and destruction of event space(s)

• Demonstrating overt signs of intoxication

• Engaging in conduct that may cause harm to yourself or others

• Non-compliance with a staff member’s request

• Smoking and use of tobacco products, including use of e-cigarettes, outside of designated public areas

• Failure to comply with any other convention policy as stated above

Accessibility Policy:

Legends Consortium LLC aims to create an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for everyone, regardless of ability, and plans all of our events to be as physically inclusive as possible. We consider this inclusivity to be a part of our core value of empathy.

Legends Consortium LLC will provide accessibility bracelets to attendees with disabilities and up to one companion per person. Both the attendee and the companion must have a Legends Consortium LLC event badge. Bracelets are for individuals with mobility, vision, hearing, age-related, or other difficulties and may be used to avoid waiting in lines and have access to designated seating for panels (if desired by the attendee). Service animals who are trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, through a specific action, are welcome at the convention. All other animals, including therapy or anxiety pets, are not permitted.

If you have any questions or require any additional accommodations that are not listed above, please email as at

LegendsConsortium_Helpdesk@outlook.com and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Public Health Policy:

We will be following state health guidelines that are in place at the time of the convention. If you are feeling ill or have been around anyone with an illness, we ask that you refrain from coming to the convention. If you are not able to attend the event due to illness, please contact us to discuss a transfer of ticket or refund which will be determined on a case-by-case basis. We are strongly encouraging mask-wearing for all attendees, guests, and staff while indoors.

By attending this event you assume the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and other publicly transmissible diseases.

Privacy Policy:

Legends Consortium LLC does not share your emails or information with any third parties. Legends Consortium uses your email and information internally to share information with you about our events. We use third party tools such as Mailchimp (to send out emails). Our website may use cookies and Google Analytics to analyze our design and effectiveness of content. Notwithstanding anything in this policy, Legends Consortium LLC may use or share any information obtained or that you have submitted in the following scenarios:

1. Response to any known subpoenas, court orders, or legal process directed at Legends Consortium LLC, or to establish, protect, or exercise Legends Consortium LLC legal rights or defend against any legal claims or demands;

2. Information used if it is necessary in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, fraud, or situations involving potential threats of violence or to the safety of any person related to or present at Legends Consortium events; and

3. Information used if it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding situations that involve abuse of the services infrastructure or the Internet in general in examples like voluminous spamming, denial of service attacks, or attempts to compromise the security of the Website infrastructure or the services.

Additional Convention Policies:

By attending the convention, you agree to be bound by the terms of the present policies. This policy was last modified on March 14, 2024. Legends Consortium does reserve the right, at any time and without prior notice, to modify or replace any of the policies outlined above. Any changes to the policies will be viewable at the Legends Consortium website. Legends Consortium maintains that it will be your responsibility to check the policy periodically for any updates or changes. Your attendance constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you have any questions about these policies, please email us at LegendsConsortium_Helpdesk@outlook.com.