1. Attendees are at their own risk with respect to the dangers incidental to Anime Boston, including personal injury. Acceptance of your membership constitutes consent to the use of the wearer's image or likeness in any recording, transmission, or reproduction of Anime Boston and consent to ejection without refund for inappropriate behavior or failure to comply with the Anime Boston Rules of Conduct.
2. Please be kind and courteous to your fellow attendees, guests, dealers, and staff at all times. Disruptive behavior that disturbs others is not allowed. This includes running, screaming, yelling, playing loud music (see the new Personal Radio Policy for more information), horseplay, unsolicited physical contact, or any other such behavior as deemed disruptive by convention staff.
3. Please treat the convention facilities with respect. The Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel are wonderful convention facilities and we would like to keep them that way. Anyone who defaces or damages hotel, convention center, or Anime Boston property will be responsible for repair or replacement.
4. Please keep the hallways, aisles, and doorways clear. While it's wonderful to stand and talk with friends, please do so in a manner that does not obstruct the flow of traffic.
5. Smoking, drugs and alcohol are prohibited in the convention and in the general areas of the hotel. See our Drug and Alcohol Policy for more information.
6. Rollerblades, skates, skateboards, scooters, "wheelies" and bicycles are prohibited in the convention center and in the hotel.
7. Offensive and/or revealing attire is prohibited. We kindly ask that people refrain from wearing clothing (including costumes) that would be inappropriate in public. Shoes are required at all times. Shirts are required in the Prudential Mall, Sheraton Hotel lobby, and all areas where food is served.
8. Anime Boston prohibits signs or other materials that can be interpreted as solicitation or panhandling. This includes signs such as "Hugs for a Quarter", "Free Glomps", or "Donate to a Poor Catgirl". As a result, all signs will be confiscated and may be destroyed by Anime Boston staff. Exceptions may be made if it can be proved that a sign is part of a costume, such as a screen capture from the show with the text on the sign. (Photoshop edits do not count.)
9. The New England Anime Society, Inc., Anime Boston, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, the Hynes Convention Center, and the Sheraton Boston Hotel are not liable for any missing belongings. Please keep a close eye on your items. If you should lose something please contact Hynes or Sheraton security.
10. Do not leave your bags unattended! Any bag left unattended will be turned over to the appropriate authorities. This may include the Hynes Convention Center, the Sheraton Boston Hotel, the Boston Police, the Boston Fire Department and/or the Massachusetts State Police.
11. Due to the relatively close quarters of the Dealers' Room, Anime Boston encourages people to leave bags and backpacks in their hotel room or car. In the interest of safety, any bookbags, briefcases, suitcases, cosplay accessories, or other items deemed unwieldy by the security staff may be temporary held by security.
12. Remember that the Sheraton is a hotel. As such it is customary to tip the employees if they perform a service for you. See our Tipping Guide for more information. However, please remember that tipping is based upon good service. If a hotel employee is rude or antagonistic towards you, please inform convention operations.
13. Function rooms have a limited amount of space and it may become necessary to wait in line prior to entry into some events or areas. Please be patient and understanding with us. We will do our best to accommodate as many people as we can as quickly as possible. Do not line up more than two hours before an event (30 minutes for autograph sessions).
14. Disabled persons, staff, on-duty volunteers, convention guests of honor, and dealers are not required to stand in line for entry into any Event Room. If you have any questions, please contact convention security.
15. Shoplifting is a crime. It is not tolerated and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Shoplifters will have their badge revoked without refund, be removed from the convention and may possibly be banned to attend Anime Boston in the future.
16. Anime Boston staff reserve the right to revoke your convention membership and eject anyone at anytime from the convention without a refund.
17. Please follow the directions of the Anime Boston staff and security. Anyone who refuses to comply with any reasonable requests asked by any member of Anime Boston staff/security or Hynes/Sheraton staff/security will be subject to removal.
18. If you have any problems, questions, or concerns, please contact an Anime Boston staff member. They will be happy to assist you.

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