Nerdcon Terms and Conditions

By purchasing space at Nerdcon, you agree to the following terms.

1. Vendors cannot move tables out of their positions, but they may make requests as to their placement. There is no guarantee you will receive a table in the space you request or will have access to power outlets. For the safety of the attendees, you may not have cords run across walkways.

2. Exhibitors must comply with all local, state, and federal laws, and will not hold management liable for any breaches, losses, or damage to themselves or their property. All exhibitors agree to hold blameless NERDCON and all affiliated companies of NERDCON staff members and workers against any loss, damage, theft, expenses, claims, or actions arising from any personal or property damage, loss or theft due to said exhibitors participation, in any event, bearing the name NERDCON. Exhibitors are responsible for their security during show hours.

3. Exhibitors are prohibited from selling items in a prize/raffle system.

4. Exhibitors are responsible for their booth staff. The exhibitor is responsible for all actions of his or her booth staff or anyone wearing their company exhibitor badge. Exhibitor booth personnel found in violation of policies will be removed, having their badge confiscated. Exhibitor staff misconduct can lead to the removal of the exhibitor from the exhibit floor without a refund. Exhibitors removed in this way will NOT be allowed to return to future shows with NERDCON.

5. All vendors/exhibitors/artists hereby acknowledge that NERDCON is not responsible for and will NOT provide or maintain insurance coverage for vendors/exhibitors' persons or property, and it is the exhibiting party’s sole responsibility to obtain insurance covering loss.

6. NERDCON in no way endorses any artists, vendors, exhibitors’ merchandise, exhibits, views, beliefs, or actions. All artists, vendors, and exhibitors are deemed to be their own business/entity and in no way reflect the views, beliefs, intentions, and/or direction of NERDCON. Artists, vendors, or exhibitors do not represent NERDCON in any way.

7. All merchandise bought or sold at NERDCON is done strictly between artists/vendors/exhibitors and attendees/buyers. NERDCON is not a party to or responsible in any way for any transactions made between said parties.

8. NO SWORD VENDORS OR WEAPONS VENDORS ALLOWED. THIS INCLUDES SWORDS, KNIVES, OTHER SHARP ITEMS, TASERS, LASERS, ETC… ANYTHING THAT IS A WEAPON. Anyone who attempts to sell weapons at the show will be asked to remove the items from their booth. Repeat offenders will be asked to leave the show, with no refund given.

9. NO VAPE, TOBACCO, CBD, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF SUBSTANCE-RELATED SALES ARE ALLOWED. THIS IS AN ALL-AGES COMIC BOOK / ANIME CONVENTION AND WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE SUBSTANCE USE OF ANY KIND. IF YOU SELL VAPE, TOBACCO, CBD, OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCES AT THE EVENT, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE, WITH NO REFUND GIVEN.

10. No Bootleg DVDs, CDs, or other Bootleg audio / video media. Anyone selling unauthorized merchandise that infringes upon copyrights or licensing agreements will be asked to leave the show. Failure to abide by this rule will result in ejection from the event with no refund given, as well as a ban from any future NERDCON events.

    1. Bootleg posters and prints are prohibited. The sale of artwork and poster art copied from an original or pulled from the internet and printed without the express approval of the artist, publisher, or studio is not allowed. Failure to abide by this rule will result in ejection from the event with no refund given, as well as a ban from any future NERDCON event.

11. No outside food or beverage vendors are allowed. The Convention Center has an exclusive on food sales. This applies to Pocky, Ramune, and other snacks as well. Food will be provided to all vendors and they are allowed to bring their own beverages.

12. Exhibitors are prohibited from selling any items that portray nudity or would otherwise be considered 18+. NERDCON is a family friendly event and all items should be suitable for all ages.

13. Exhibitors may not display foul language or other offensive slogans, memes, innuendo, or materials in their space. Political propaganda that others may find offensive is prohibited. No symbols of hate or implied symbols of hate will be tolerated. Failure to comply is grounds for removal from the show without a refund.

14. No Live Animals. Exhibitors may not engage in the sale of live animals at the event.

15. Nudity is NOT allowed in the convention center under any circumstances.

16. No Bingo, Lottery type gaming (or gambling of any sort) is allowed.

17. No Sales Onsite or Promotion for Online or Offsite Sales of any guns/swords real or replica.

18. State tax is the responsibility of the artist/vendor to collect according to state laws.

19. Abandoned Property: Any property not removed from the Convention Center that has not been claimed within forty-eight (48) hours following the end of the event will be considered abandoned by the Exhibitor. Contact NERDCON for help regarding any lost property.

20. Exhibitors hereby give permission to be photographed and recorded for any future NERDCON use.

21. Exhibitors/Artists are not permitted to solicit or sell in any part of the convention besides directly in front of their immediate booth/table area.

22. NERDCON reserves the right to change, amend, and add to the rules and regulations of the show at any time. If new rules are added that prevent you from selling your core product, you will be notified and refunded in full.

23. NERDCON reserves the right to immediately terminate any vendor that violates these terms, and upon notice the vendor must immediately vacate the premises with all their property.