Code of Conduct

Introduction

This code of conduct covers all aspects of the “Festival of Friendship” event. In registering to attend an event, you are bound to these terms as per the contract of sale between yourself and “The Festival of Friendship LTD”. “Festival of Friendship” is a trading name of “The Festival of Friendship LTD”. From hence forward, “The Festival of Friendship LTD” will be referred to as “Festival of Friendship” to reflect the event taking place. 

REGISTRATION

  1. All attendees must wear their convention pass at all times. All attendees over the age of 18 must have some sort of identification on their person – ID is recommended for those over 18 who wish to purchase alcohol at the bar, your con pass is not a legal ID! 
  2. Festival of Friendship reserves the right to refuse entry to the event to any person. If you feel that you have been unfairly refused access, you will need to raise a complaint with the chairperson using the contact details listed below or by using the complaint option on our ‘contact us’ page. 
  3. Only registered attendees may enter the venue and convention passes must be worn at all times as to identify you as an attendee. Any tampering with the convention pass (stickers/labels/pen etc) is strictly forbidden.  The outside wallet of the pass may have stickers applied so long as the pass is still clearly viewable underneath. 
  4. There will be no tickets available on the day. Registration is through the website only during the registration window, the closure of which will be announced via our social media channels and on our website. 

GENERAL BEHAVIOUR

  1. Please treat other event attendees, Festival of Friendship Staff, Venue staff and members of the public respectfully.
  2. If you are told to stop or to leave someone alone, you will do so immediately. There is no discussion.
  3. Not everyone wishes to be hugged, tickled, pounced etc. If you are unsure if someone wishes to receive a hug or tickle etc, please ask that person first as some reserve such activities for family and/or close friends/significant other only. 
  4. Cosplay is NOT consent. Please do not take photos of cosplayers or fursuiters whilst they are resting, fixing costumes etc.  
  5. Harassment of attendees, Festival of Friendship staff or venue staff will not be tolerated. Such matters will be handled by our security team with a final decision taken by the chairman and/or Vice chairman. Dependent on the nature of the harassment, we may also involve law enforcement agencies for resolution in line with the victim’s wishes. 
  6. Festival of Friendship cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to any personal items you may bring with you, nor can Festival of Friendship be held responsible for any one person’s conduct at a Festival of Friendship event. Any breaches of this code of conduct witnessed must be reported to a member of the security team.
  7. Filming, photography and/or reporting at the Festival of Friendship venue in any capacity other than for personal use (i.e uploads to Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook and Youtube) will require prior written consent from the Festival of Friendship chairman.
  8. PHOTOGRAPHY IS FORBIDDEN IN CHANGING AREAS. Allow people privacy when changing.
  9. Due to an agreement with our venue the only animals allowed at FoF are Service Animals. Please leave your pets at home!
  10. The use of personal Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (commonly referred to as Drones) is strictly prohibited. Those attempting to fly drones during the event will be asked to put the drone away. Persistent attempts to fly a drone during Festival of Friendship will result in the attendee being asked to leave. 
  11. Items such as water pistols, ‘gunge’ and silly string, as well as body paint that could stain or damage clothing and costumes are not permitted unless at an organised event whereby an activity takes place involving these articles. It will then be expected that those articles are used within that event only and within that events designated space. If in doubt, ask the Festival of Friendship staff members first and always apply common sense. 
  12. All weapons, including look-alikes & replicas, must be inspected by a security staff member and be peace bound to ensure the safety of all attendees. 
  13. Festival of Friendship cannot be held liable for any injury or illness sustained during the course of the event. We will of course do our best to assist with either our trained first aid staff or by calling for medical assistance from healthcare officials. We will handle these on a case by case basis. 

CLOTHING AND DECENCY

  1.  We ask that attendees consider their peers when dressing for the event. Nudity is NOT permitted at any time. As a bare minimum, we ask that the groin and thighs are suitably covered and a vest or T shirt are worn. The bare minimum therefore is shorts that come to half thigh length and a vest, t shirt or tank top that covers the main chest and stomach areas. See through net type vests are permitted, however common sense is advised when it comes to modesty. If in doubt please speak to a member of Con-Ops staff.
  2. Sexual behaviour that goes beyond a standard display of affection is not allowed in public.
  3. Display of adult-themed materials is not permitted in any area of the venue. This includes (but is not limited to): door signs, flyers, business cards, posters, flags, canvases, physical items and drawings on public message boards.
  4. Blatant exposure of Fetish gear is not permitted in public, even if it is part of a costume. If you are unsure please speak with Staff about the matter but the final say is theirs. No discussion on allowance will be made during the event. 

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

  1.  You are expected to drink in a responsible manner, and you will be held liable for your actions if you are intoxicated.  
  2. Anyone found to be intoxicated to the level of incapacity will be escorted off venue and police may be contacted. This may lead to your expulsion from the event once you are deemed sober enough to leave. Furthermore, at the discretion of the Chairman you may be banned permanently from the event.
  3. Smoking and vaping are prohibited within the inside of the venue as per the UK law. As our venue is a school, smoking/vaping is prohibited on grounds – please leave the premises if you wish to smoke or vape.
  4. The possession, sale or consumption of any illegal substance (including, but not limited to, LSD, Cocaine, Marijuana, amphetamines, Ketamine, Ecstasy etc) is strictly forbidden. Anyone found with such substances will be detained, reported to the police and indefinitely banned from the Festival of Friendship event.
  5. Abuse of legal substances will also not be tolerated.
  6. E-cigarettes and ‘vaping’/vapour inhaling is not permitted inside the building.