Nan Desu Kan

Here's our crack at the yearly rules. Bear with us and read through them, even if you think you know them already. These exist for the protection of you and everyone else at the convention.

Health

• Hygiene is a way of life here. Please brush your teeth, bathe, and use plenty of deodorant daily.
• Food, sleep, and water! Your body and brain require all of these things to function properly, so please stay well-fed, rested, and hydrated. Otherwise you might be meeting our friendly EMS crew—possibly looking up at them from the floor.

Alcohol, etc.

• If you're 21 or older and wish to imbibe, please come to Ops to pick up a wristband. Be prepared to present your photo ID. You won't be able to purchase alcohol at the hotel bar without a wristband.
• If you're of age, please drink less alcohol and more slowly than usual. Thanks to the altitude, you'll be a very cheap date.
• Colorado has stiff penalties for drinking underage and providing alcohol to minors; so please don't put yourself in jeopardy!
• We don't need drugs here at all—they could kill you and the con.

Happiness

• Be courteous to NDK staff. Many of them work all year long (for free!) to make this convention happen. They work out of love for anime and a wish to share wonderful things with the community. Without them, where would we all be?
• Be patient. Good things come in time. You may end up in a line; make the most of it. Meet new people. You have something in common with them: you're stuck in a line for something you both like!
• Calm does wonders for any situation. Take a deep breath and ask the staff for help if you need it; that's what we're here for!
• Talk to us about your ideas and we may change or at least let you know the reason for the way things are.

Hallway Costumes

• There will be no metal weapons of any sort, and no realistic guns. Any weapons purchased from the dealers' room must be taken immediately to your room.
• No pointy bits! If a costume would get you in trouble if you wore it on a public street, it's not allowed in our hallways. If you question the appropriateness of your costume, check with Ops first just to make sure. If your costume is inappropriate, we'll ask you to change.
• All convention attendees must wear shoes for safety reasons.
• No signs are allowed at the convention under any circumstances. If you are carrying or wearing a sign, you will be asked to put it in your car or room for the entirety of the convention.
• Appreciate people's hard work on their costumes- many are very creative and take a lot of talent and time to achieve.
• Know how much space you are taking up so you don't accidentally whack people with your wings and props as you pass through the halls- be mindful of any trailing fabric too!

Camera Stuff

• Cameras and video cameras are welcome. Please be aware that you could be captured on film at the con, including by the con itself, as there are various photographers about. By purchasing a ticket to Nan Desu Kan, you agree to be filmed or photographed by the convention. We discourage flash photography since an excess of it causes people to become blind, and it may be banned completely during certain panels at guest request or during the cosplay. Cameras and video cameras are also not allowed in the video screening rooms, dealers room, and the art and model show.
• Video cameras are mounted in the Dealers room to tape activities in the room. By entering the room you agree to your image being captured on film.
• The best place to take cosplay photos is outside of the hotel. If you have a large gathering for costume photos, step outside and get a better backdrop for your picture. This will also give you extra time for some close ups too!

Hallway Traffic

• Wow! There are so many people here! Be aware of what and who is around you, and keep to the right in the halls so on-coming traffic can have the other lane. Remember to stop in a non-traffic area if you need to use your cell phone, talk or do any non-traffic activities.
• If you are stuck in a line, please stay close to the wall so two lanes of traffic can still pass. It might hurt if someone tripped over you!

Autograph Sessions

• We're still small enough we can afford to just line up for autographs and not have to do things like lotteries for who gets and autograph. However, you can help us to make sure that stays the case by following these rules!
• Please do not hug, grapple, grip, glomp, paw, try to kiss, or otherwise maul the guests, or you may be removed from the convention altogether.
• No bootleg items are allowed in the autograph lines. Ask us if you're not sure, but if you don't' have a copyright somewhere on your item, it might not be legit.
• Please bring only one item per guest to sign, and do not request sketches of guests with lines for their autograph. We want everyone in line to get a chance at an autograph.
• The line for autographs will be capped and autographs will be stopped at the end of the scheduled autograph time. Thus, if there are 50 people still in line at 5 minutes before the end of the session, we will not allow anyone else to join the line. We allow limited autograph times to save our guests from tendonitis, and the signing sessions must stop at the time scheduled for them to end.
• There is no guarantee for autographs. This is just a nice extra thing that guests may choose to do, and that the convention makes space and time for. Check the autograph schedule to see who is signing together; we always schedule our guests in groups.

The Hotel

• Respect all hotel staff.
• Keep clear of areas marked "Staff Only" or "Employees Only." Use regular doors for entrances and exits. If the hotel kicks you out for being in a restricted area, you are banished from the con.
• Pick up and dispose of your trash. By keeping the halls and rooms clean you can help us maintain a good impression on the hotel so they let us come back every year.
• If you have a hotel room, please respect the others around you and keep it down. If a loud room is disturbing you, please notify the con staff first- we are a little faster.

Nasty Ugly Business (Don't make us do this, please!)

• Some things will get you immediately evicted from the con- including violations of state and federal law, and most evictions of this kind are permanent. NDK is a safe zone for happy, healthy, and friendly anime life, and we want to keep it the same.
• NDK has a two strikes, you're out policy for lesser problems. This includes but is not limited to- chasing the guests around, harassing the con staff, or anything else that is either borderline dangerous or disturbing. If your badge gets punched for any violation, be on your best behavior; on a second punch, you will be banished from the con!

Parental Notes

NDK is more geared to people over age 13 than under. You have and maintain complete responsibility for, liability for, and control over your children's actions and what they see in this environment. Late showings may be less suitable for underage patrons, and parental discretion is thoroughly expected- if you choose not to exercise it, it is completely your decision and responsibility. We try to keep all daytime shows acceptable for people under the age of 13 to see in this country. Music Videos in particular are an exception to the PG13 rule and may have some explicit lyrics or flashes of cartoon nudity. Please be aware of this before allowing or accompanying your underage children into this particular event.

The convention allows children age 13 and older to be in the general attendee areas unaccompanied during the daytime hours of the convention. Children found alone under 13 years of age will be requested to point out their parent or guardian. If they are unable to do so fairly quickly, they will be taken to Con Ops and the Police may be brought in. We're sure you don't want to spend your weekend speaking with the police, so please keep children not able to make adult-level decisions with you at all times. The convention has no child care personnel, nor does it take any responsibility for such duties. If you lose your child, please come to Con Ops so we can inform our security personnel and call Police if they cannot be located immediately.