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Contents:
Attendees' Code of Conduct
General Terms and Conditions
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Attendees' Code of Conduct
We ask you to observe the following rules during the event (Amaranth 2011), for everyone’s safety and enjoyment:
1. Attendees are reminded that not all people wish for their photos to be taken. Should you wish to take a photo of someone, please ask for permission first.
2. Please be kind and courteous to your fellow attendees, guests, and staff at all times. Disruptive behavior that disturbs others is not allowed. This includes running, screaming, yelling, horseplay, unsolicited physical contact, or any other such behavior as deemed disruptive by venue staff.
3. No sexual, racial, political harassment or harassment of any other kind is permitted. Amaranth encourages its members to have fun, but not at the expense of other members.
4. Heckling during the event is NOT acceptable. Those found heckling will be dealt with as deemed appropriate. Offensive and/or revealing attire is prohibited.
5. Offensive and/or revealing attire is prohibited. Casual attire and denim are prohibited. Amaranth strongly encourages attendees to wear attire of a formal or semi-formal/cocktail nature even when cosplaying.
6. In courtesy to other guests, please ensure that your mobile phones are turned into the silent mode as not to disturb the event.
7. Please treat the venue facilities with respect. Do not damage or deface the facilities or their property in any way.
8. Smoking only in designated areas. The rule of no smoking inside any buildings or within 10 metres of an open doorway or air intake applies in any other case.
9. Each attendee must retain possession of his or her own ticket for the duration of the event and may not loan or give their ticket to anyone else except as directed by Amaranth staff.
10. Roller blades, skates, skateboards, scooters, and bicycles are prohibited in the venue center.
11. Due to concerns regarding space and safety, large props will not be permitted within the venue. This includes (but is not restricted to): large wings, swords, staffs etc. For further information please refer to the Dress Code.
12. If you are wearing body makeup, please ensure that it does not readily rub off on seats, others’ clothes, etc.
13. Do not leave your bags unattended! Any bag left unattended will be turned over to the appropriate authorities. This may include the members of Amaranth staff, security staff of Colonial Hotel, or the Melbourne Police Department.
14. Large bags or backpacks are discouraged. Large bags or backpacks must be placed in the cloakroom or equivalent. In the interest of safety, any book bags, briefcases, suitcases, cosplay accessories, or other items deemed unwieldy by the security staff may be temporary confiscated by security.
15. Due to the identification processes required prior to entering the venue, it may be necessary to wait in line prior to gaining entry. Please be patient and understanding with us. We will do our best to accommodate everyone as quickly as possible.
16. Disabled persons, staff, on-duty volunteers, and venue guests of honor are not required to stand in line for entry. If you have any questions, please contact venue security.
17. Please follow the directions of the venue staff and venue security. They are there to make your experience more enjoyable, not to hinder or hurt you. Anyone who refuses to obey either venue staff or venue security will be subject to removal from the venue.
18. ID must be presented if purchasing alcohol. Standard alcohol service rules apply and individuals found purchasing alcohol for minors will be penalised accordingly.
19. Attendees under the influence of alcohol must still abide by the code-of-conduct and maintain a respectable behaviour. Security and staff have the right to eject attendees from the venue if behaviour is deemed inappropriate.
18. If you have any problems, questions, or concerns, please contact an Amaranth staff member. They will be happy to assist you.
Terms and Conditions
1. Attendees are reminded that participation of the event constitutes as compliance with the Attendees Code of Conduct, and the Dress Code set for this event. Inappropriate behavior or breaches to these rules may result in immediate ejection from the venue without refund.
2. All attendees must be aged 15 or above at the time of the event.
3. Attendees under age 18 at time of the event must be approved by a valid parent/caretaker in their registration.
4. Attendees 18 and over must present government-issued photo ID; school IDs are acceptable for attendees under 18. All identifications presented must clearly display a date of birth.
5. Staff reserve the right to check ID for anyone they suspect breaching the age restrictions of the event.
5. Any person found attempting to forge a ticket or presenting forged ID, will be removed from the venue and may be banned from future Manifest events.
6. No refund and/or exchange is provided for ticket except as required by law, or as specified in the Amaranth Refund and Exchange Policy. All refunds and/or exchanges must be authorised only by the registration coordinator. If a refund is made, Amaranth, to the extent permitted by law, will charge a fee of $10 for each ticket purchased.
7. The right is reserved to add, withdraw, re‐schedule or substitute various advertised programs and/or prices, venues, seating arrangements and audience capacity.
8. The right of admission is reserved and is subject to Amaranth's and Colonial Hotel's terms and conditions of entry. Late arrival may result in non‐admittance.
9. Amaranth holds no responsibility in regards to attendees arriving and leaving the venue. Attendees are expected to make their own arrangements to and from the venue, and arrange for their own accommodations if required.
10. By attending a Manifest event, you agree to possibly being filmed or photographed and that resulting footage to be used in future promotional activities related to Manifest.
11. Cameras, audio and video recorders are permitted, however Amaranth claims all rights pertaining to commercial use of all audio and video recordings, as well as photography. Meaning that when Amaranth uses audio, video and photography it has the right once given permission to have the media. It is for when Amaranth uses these in relation to promotional material and the like. Credit for any media must be given in the proper means for each media type by Amaranth. Amaranth does not have the right to take / steal the media without the consent of the copyright owner(s). Furthermore, rights to the media with exception of the commercial use for Melbourne Anime Festival Incorporated (Manifest) are with the copyright owner.
12. It may be a condition of entry to individual events that a search of persons and/or their possessions will be required at the time of the entry to the venue.
13. Entry may be refused if tickets are damaged or defaced in any way or are not purchased from Melbourne Anime Festival Incoporated (Manifest).
14. Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale at a premium (including via online auction sites) or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes (including competitions and trade promotions) or to enhance the demand for other goods or services, either by the original purchaser or any subsequent bearer unless written consent from the registration coordinator. If a ticket or tickets are sold or used in breach of this condition, the ticket may be cancelled without a refund and the bearer of the ticket may be refused admission.
15. No replacement will be provided for lost tickets.
16. Because Amaranth has a limited amount of places, even if you register on time, you may not be guaranteed a seat due to the event being sold out.
17. Attendees agree to provide complete and accurate registration information.
18. NO WEAPONS are to be brought to, worn or carried at any time during Amaranth. This includes but is not limited to real or replica firearms, knives, metal swords, water pistols, ammunition, shotguns, hand guns, BB guns, pellet guns, cap guns, air‐soft weapons, paintball guns, tazers, explosives, rocket launchers, daggers, sword canes, switchblades, bali‐song (butterfly) knives, axes, hatches, pole arms, clubs, metal bats and paddles, bows, crossbows, arrows, Nerf guns, live martial arts weaponry and swords (unless written consent by the committee of management is given), brass knuckles, pepper spray, military weaponry, mace, medieval metal weaponry, projectile weaponry, capsicum spray, spray paint, toy or real working weapons that are loaded, or in usable condition, laser pointers, laseraiming devices, or similar devices, pyrotechnics, flash powder, itching powder and/or any other device that is designed to harm or kill animals and/or humans.
19. All Cosplay props MUST pass the Weapons & Props Policy.
20. No flash powder, lasers, explosions, pyrotechnics or open flames of any kind will be permitted.
21. Amaranth is a strictly drug free event. No illegal drugs are to be brought, sold, on‐sold or consumed on site. All persons found in the possession of drugs (or under its influence) will be immediately expelled from the premises and relevant authorities may be notified.
22. Alcohol may be purchased by overage individuals on site upon presentation of ID. Minors are required to leave the premises by no later than 9.30pm. Alcohol may only be purchased on site and may not be bought in. Security or staff from the Colonial Hotel or Amaranth hold the right to eject individuals if behavior is deemed inappropriate.
23. Attendees are not allowed to sleep on the site. Any attendee found sleeping on site will be asked to leave the venue.
24. Attendees carrying and requiring the use of medication on the night must report to the venue manager at the beginning of the event.
25. Amaranth and Colonial Hotel are not liable for any missing or damaged belongings. Please keep a close eye on your items. If you should lose something please contact venue security.
26. By attending a Manifest event, you agree to possibly being filmed or photographed and that resulting footage to be used in future promotional activities related to Manifest.
27. No damaging or defacing of the venue. This includes leaving any marks; e.g. during bathroom usage; where costumes, makeup, and/or hair products such as colour dye may need to be altered or reapplied.
28. If you are wearing body makeup, please ensure that it does not readily rub off on seats, others’ clothes, etc
29. No smoking inside any buildings or within 10 metres of an open doorway or air intake.
30. No sexual, racial, political harassment or harassment of any other kind of another person at Manifest is permitted.
31. Manifest organisers reserve the right to EJECT individuals from the event itself (either temporarily or permanently) should they feel any of the above rules have been violated. In extreme cases, Melbourne Anime Festival Inc. reserves the right to BAN an individual from future Manifest Conventions and events. If an ejection happens, the ticket of the individual is required to be surrendered to the registration coordinator prior to leaving the venue.
32. These policies may be modified at any time, as determined necessary by Manifest 2011.