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CosplaY RUNWAY & CONTEST
terms & Conditions

YOU MUST READ AND AGREE TO FOLLOWING THE COSPLAY RUNWAY & CONTEST TERMS & CONDITIONS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE EVENT.

Your HealtH

If you’re sick…
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Culpeper County Library complies with all state and local requirements, including, masking, social distancing, limiting attendance, postponing an event and/or canceling an event, if required.

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Keep Others Healthy
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By entering, you agree to abide by any current health and safety requirements for entry into this event.

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Take a break
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If you’re cosplaying, don’t forget to take breaks to rest and stay hydrated. It’s easy to get worn down quickly, especially in a heavy costume!

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Personal Hygiene
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It can get hot and sweaty in a bulky costume with all the people in the building during the event. Take appropriate measures to limit any odors.

Safety & Etiquette

General Rule of Thumb
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Attendees and participants are expected to adhere to Culpeper County Library’s Code of Conduct. 

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Keep it classy
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Remember this is an all ages family-friendly event. Please wear appropriate, PG rated costume attire. Use common sense. Be considerate of other attendees. Be aware of your surroundings and potential audience.

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Keep it Smart
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If you’re cosplaying, remember that you’re representing a character loved and looked up to by fans. Don’t do or say anything that might tarnish the image of that character.

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Props/Weapons & Cosplay Players

If your costume includes a weapon or prop, we encourage Cosplay players to keep their props on their person at all times. Be aware of your surroundings before brandishing or posing with your weapon or prop. Toy or prop guns must have a bright orange, obvious tip to show they are non-working guns. Fake swords must be dull and blunt or soft (foam). In other words, be conscious of the prop you have and the props people want to see or accidentally may touch. Real weapons are not permitted.

 

PROPS/WEAPONS & SPECTATORS

Never pick up or handle props without permission.

RESPECT

Harassment of any kind is not be tolerated.

 

With that said:

1.   Photos - Always ask permission before taking photos or videos of other cosplayers and respect their right to say no.

2.   Ask First - Cosplay is never consent. Always ask first to hug or pose with someone, and never touch them without their permission.

3.   Respect the Artist and Artistry - Don’t monopolize the guest artists’  time, and remember that other people want to speak to them, too.

4.   Respect the Attendee - Solicitation of funds to take a photo with an attendee is strictly forbidden. This is a free and open event to the public to attend.

FROM THE STAFF

Respect the library, its staff, its volunteers, and its general policies and behavior guidelines.

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You are not permitted to:
  • Run

  • Sit in the aisles or on displays/shelves

  • Scream

  • Climb

  • Skateboard, scooter, roller-blades/skates/heel wheelies, hoverboard, etc.

  • Steal, destroy, or access unauthorized areas of library property.

  • Sell, trade, or barter on Library property or Southgate Shopping Center. In addition, there is no solicitation of tips, fees, signatures petitions, or donation requests for any reason except the Friends of the Library.​

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Respect other attendees

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This includes but is not limited to: 
  • personal space boundaries

  • touching others without permission - this includes our judges

  • asking before taking somebody’s photograph

  • being courteous about occupying others’ time

  • Destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of other attendees’ personal property.

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All “Rules of the Library” may be found at the entrance to Culpeper County Library.

IF you see something, say something

We believe that all people are free to use the Culpeper County Library and enjoy CulpeperCon as a safe environment free from harassment. 

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If you see something suspicious, if you are threatened or harassed by other attendees, or witness anyone engaging in dangerous activities or activities that violate Library policies, find a library staff member to report it. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the Library.  Library staff members will be at each staff desk and identifiable by their badges.

Above all, the rule of CulpeperCon is to enjoy yourself, learn something new, and experience what Culpeper County Library can do for you.

Register now for the CulpeperCon Cosplay Contest and showcase your creative costume creations!

By clicking below you agree to the terms and conditions above. ​

Contestants & Spectators must register prior to the event!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, March 21

Saturday, March 22

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

9:00 am – 9:00 pm

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