CAPCON BADGE & RULE AGREEMENT

CAPCon encourages a welcoming and affirming atmosphere for common interests within the ageplay and kink communities. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of the ageplay community regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, kink lifestyle, or kink roles.

If you have any questions or concerns about attendee conduct during the convention, please locate and inform a member of the Convention Staff immediately. CAPCon Staff can be identified by black and green badges.

You agree to these terms and conditions by attending the convention and you agree that any violation of the rules of conduct below may result in expulsion from the convention without refund or compensation.

You must follow instructions from convention staff, convention volunteers, security staff, and hotel staff. If you have an issue with a decision or instruction given to you, please first follow the instructions provided, and then find a Senior Staff member (black badge) to escalate your concern.

By purchasing a badge and attending CAPCon, you (the Attendee) agree to the following:

GENERAL RULES & AGREEMENTS

Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a badge to attend CAPCon. Your birthdate must be October 15, 2005 or earlier.

During the process of online registration for CAPCon, you understand that you are required to electronically accept the entirety of the CAPCon Badge and Rules Agreement (this document, the “Agreement”).

Upon the successful approval of your registration, you understand and agree that your transaction, badge, and registration cannot be transferred and are subject to the refund policy outlined in this document.

You understand and agree that you have read these rules and terms and agree to them entirely. You understand that your initial and continued attendance of and participation in the convention is conditional upon your acceptance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement.

You agree to continue to abide by these terms and rules after the convention and understand that your failure to do so may result in you being unable to participate in future events. You also agree that your failure to follow and abide by these terms and conditions will result in consequences potentially including but not limited to: revocation of your ticket without refund, expulsion from the convention without refund, a ban from future events, and communication of your failure to abide by these rules to other event organizers.

You understand that rooms in the Host Hotel are managed by the new CAPCon Hotel System. You understand that the only approved process for reserving rooms in the host hotel will be through the link on the CAPCon website through Accelevents and that attempts to reserve rooms in other ways will result in cancellations. Any attempt to alter the CAPCon’s ticketing system system clock (Accelevents) may result in their badge and/or host hotel room being canceled and possibly being banned from all future conventions.

You understand that CAPCon reserves the right to cancel host hotel reservations under extreme circumstances and that CAPCon will make reasonable efforts to refill your reservation under those conditions.

You agree to provide valid government-issued photo identification that includes your legal name and date of birth for verification during the badge registration process. You agree that you must provide this information before you may receive your reserved room or otherwise enter convention space. You agree that you will provide the above identification upon request by CAPCon Senior Staff during the convention within a reasonable time period to allow for retrieval.

All CAPCon COVID and public safety policies are subject to local, state, and federal mandates, and are subject to change as needed in response to evolving conditions. 

You understand and agree that CAPCon is a mask-optional event and will be respectful of an individual’s decision to wear a mask. You understand that you may reach out to staff via email at contact@capcon.club with any questions or concerns.

CAPCon will make reasonable efforts to inform attendees of any changes in policy and will maintain up-to-date policies on the CAPCon website.

You agree to wear in a visible manner the convention badge, and/or any other reasonable designated items at all times while in the convention space and common Host Hotel areas.

You agree to immediately inform a staff member upon discovering the loss or misplacement of your badge and/or other designated items.

If you volunteer to help with the convention, you agree to show up for your designated shift and area. Failure to show up for your volunteer assignment may result in forfeiting some or all of your volunteer benefits and possibly being banned from future conventions.

PERSONAL CONDUCT

CAPCon is a harassment-free convention for all, regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, or personal beliefs. We do not tolerate harassment of any kind of convention attendees, volunteers, staff, or guests; harassment is considered a serious breach of this code of conduct. This policy applies equally to attendees, staff and volunteers, contractors, and agents of CAPCon. If someone requests to be left alone, respect their wishes. Additionally, you agree to leave another attendee(s) alone throughout the convention if instructed to do so by CAPCon senior staff. Individuals experiencing harassment should contact any member of CAPCon staff or the CAPCon security team as soon as possible. CAPCon staff can always be reached by email at contact@capcon.club. 

Wearing or displaying garments, costumes, or signage that are deemed by Chicago Age Players to communicate hostile messaging or sentiment is not permitted at CAPCon. Individuals in violation of this policy will be required to remove such items.

You agree to dress casually (street clothes, vanilla clothes) whenever you are in public outside of the Host Hotel. You agree to be mindful of other attendees' desire for anonymity both within and beyond the Host Hotel, and to be thoughtful about issues of consent and disclosure about attendance in general.

You agree to conceal your badge and lanyard in public outside of the Host Hotel.

You agree not to display your badge in any photos that are posted to social media before or during the convention. It is acceptable after the convention ends for the photo to display your badge.

You agree to be mindful and respectful of discussions you engage in both within and beyond the Host Hotel.

EXAMPLE: You should avoid discussing the convention at local establishments where you may be overheard, including and especially the nearby liquor stores, restaurants, bars, pharmacies, convenience stores, and anywhere else in public. Or wear identifiable onesies or other ABDL apparel to local establishments in public. If you are going out or otherwise gallivanting around the town, especially in an extremely public and high-trafficked location, we ask that you please be thoughtful about your attire and the attention you may draw to yourself and others. If you have questions about appropriate attire, please ask a senior staff member.

EXAMPLE: You and a group of your friends wish to take a group photo inside your host hotel room during the convection in various attire to post on social media. The group photo is allowed from inside your personal host hotel room but must not have any individual displaying their CAPCon convention badge in the group photo.

You agree to either change in the designated changing areas or a personal hotel room. For those without personal hotel rooms, changing areas are available within the convention areas for any changing needs.

You agree to not expose any nudity and/or genitalia inside of any convention space or common hotel area.

You agree to cover your nipples in all common hotel and convention spaces.

You agree to wear foot coverings of some sort (shoes, sandals, flip-flops, slippers, etc.) in any convention space or common hotel area.

You agree not to engage in sexual activities in any convention space or common hotel area.

You agree to be respectful of all CAPCon attendees and staff at all times.

You agree to observe consent guidelines at all times. https://youtu.be/oQbei5JGiT8

You understand that personal hotel rooms are NOT considered part of the Convention Area, and therefore the activities in those spaces are not provided by, under the direction of, or endorsed by CAPCon staff/volunteers acting in their capacities as CAPCon staff or volunteers. This includes after-parties or social gatherings of any kind. You agree to assume full responsibility and liability for your actions taken in personal hotel rooms.

You further understand and agree that while access to personal hotel rooms is restricted exclusively to CAPCon attendees and hotel staff during the convention and that your conduct in those rooms is nevertheless subject to general convention expectations as outlined in this Agreement and that you may be subject to consequences for behavior deemed inappropriate for the convention by CAPCon Senior Staff.

You understand that anytime you enter common areas from personal hotel rooms (i.e. hallways, balconies, lobbies, etc.) you are fully subject to CAPCon rules including visible display of your armband, badge, and other designated items.

You understand that all Hotel rules and federal, state, and local laws are in effect in all areas of the Hotel at all times.

You agree to be mindful and respectful of all hotel staff.

You understand and agree that all information regarding events, scenes, participants, and conversations (whether overheard or directly participated in) while attending this PRIVATE event must be held in strictest confidence. You agree that breaching this confidentiality may result in consequences including but not limited to: expulsion from the event, restriction from attending future events, and civil or criminal liability.

You agree that you are not attending this event for the purposes of: information collection about any attendees, volunteers, staff, or organizers; information collection about the event itself; publication of information about any of the above. You further agree and understand that you are prohibited from disclosing any non-public details about the event.

You agree that certain rooms within the hotel and/or convention areas may have a set of rules specific to those spaces and that those rules may be more or less restrictive than the overall convention rules. These spaces include, but are not limited to: the Dark Age Play Room, the Quiet Nursery, Sensory Room, and the pool (if it is open).

You agree to read and abide by the rules provided by each convention room's Leadership and agree to ask CAPCon Staff or Volunteers any questions if you’re unsure of what the expected rules of conduct are within the space.

You agree to be liable in debt or damages to CAPCon for any expenses incurred by CAPCon in relation to your conduct, including but not limited to damage to hotel rooms, fecal matter left in hotel rooms, cleaning expenses, unpaid bills, and any other fees or expenses billed to CAPCon and reasonably related to your activity at the Convention. You further agree that you and anyone else, including other attendees, may face consequences including but not limited to a permanent ban from future events if you cause the Convention to incur expenses or if the hotel or CAPCon deem you to have engaged in conduct that is damaging or improper with relation to your time spent in the hotel, both in the common spaces and in any rented rooms. You agree to pay any requests for compensation in relation to expenses incurred by the Convention in relation to your room and fees you cause to be accrued and that CAPCon may engage in legal or other civil remedies to obtain compensation from you if you refuse to pay these fees.

SECURITY & PRIVACY

You understand and agree that to ensure security and privacy at the event, it is reasonable and sufficient that the convention has the following guidelines:

Anyone not displaying their convention badge and/or other designated items will not be allowed to enter the hotel or convention areas. Anyone found inside the hotel or convention areas without proper identification, will be asked to leave immediately

You understand that local law enforcement will be called and given access to the hotel and all convention spaces to remove anyone who does not immediately comply with a request to leave the hotel.

You understand that it is forbidden to wear or provide identification belonging to another attendee, and puts one in violation of the CAPCon rules of conduct. Badges contain a QR code that is unique to the attendee. CAPCon reserves the right to scan the QR code on the attendees badge anytime during the convention.

You understand that security staff will be posted at all unlocked entrances to the hotel. Only attendees with valid badges and/or other designated items will be admitted.

You understand that Security Staff will patrol the hotel property, inside and outside, to ensure that everyone on the Hotel property is a CAPCon attendee or hotel staff member.

You understand that CAPCon will take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you provide them. You agree that they may use your information in the following ways:

Email communications may be sent through third party email clients.

Direct messages to attendees may be sent through third party social networking applications

Personal Information shared with the convention, and photos taken by convention photographers in designated photography areas, may be stored in or transmitted to third party applications.

Upon registration, Attendees’ email address and name data may be used to subscribe attendees to the convention’s email marketing application, scheduling application, and applications that conduct the convention’s raffle, silent auction, or other charitable endeavors. Attendees may opt out of these services by unsubscribing through the methods provided by each service.

You understand that the credit/debit card authorization for your badge and hotel purchase will have a note of CAPCON.

DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT – PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AUDIO, & OTHER

You agree that photography, videography, audio, or any other form of digital media content recording by convention attendees of any kind is strictly forbidden to ensure attendee privacy and safety, unless explicitly authorized in writing by CAPCon Senior Staff, including but not limited to that produced by smart phones, iPads, smart watches, smart glasses, etc. At the discretion of CAPCon Senior Staff, select activities (e.g. opening ceremonies, closing ceremonies, etc.) may be internally live broadcasted within convention spaces but not recorded. Additionally, at the discretion of CAPCon Senior Staff, select activities (Podcasts, etc.) may be recorded for future and/or external broadcast. Signs will be posted when live broadcasting or recording is in progress. Permission to record and/or variance of this policy may be made at the sole discretion of CAPCon Senior Staff.

You agree to not take any photos, record video, record audio, or record any media (analog/digital) content of any kind in convention spaces.

You agree to not take any photos, record video, record audio, or record any media (analog/digital) content of any kind in non-convention spaces without the consent of those being recorded.

You agree to declare any device with the capabilities mentioned above during registration, including but not limited to: phones, tablets, watches, glasses, or any other digital media content recording device.

You agree to have CAPCon staff apply required security seals over any devices which you have declared.

You understand that all phone cases must be removed for application of the seal(s) to the phone camera(s). Any other device which contains a camera must also have a seal applied over the camera.

You agree to immediately notify CAPCon Staff (e.g., security or black badge) in the event of any device seal being voided or broken, without any use of the device in public convention spaces until the seal is replaced.

You understand CAPCon senior staff have the right to review the media in your device and demand deletion of media or recordings that violate this Agreement.

You understand that smart glasses, and similar devices, are not permitted in any convention spaces, hotel hallways, or other public areas. You further understand that exceptions will not be made for prescription lenses under any circumstances.

You understand that if you record or post any unauthorized digital media content, you will be subject to review with possible expulsion and banning from the convention.

You understand that badge registration may use cameras or other optical scanning devices to properly register and electronically identify attendees by unique, scannable badge codes during the convention.

You understand that if you are interested in receiving photos of yourself from the convention, you must be wearing your badge and have a photo taken (for each costume, facial paint, etc) with your badge number clearly showing at the beginning of each photo shoot. You understand that these photos in convention spaces may only be taken by photographers authorized by CAPCon and may not be taken without the permission and consent of CAPCon. These photos which display your badge must not be posted to social media during the convention.

You understand that there may be clearly designated areas of the convention space where photos of attendees will be allowed to be taken by convention photographers or photo booth operators. You further understand that by entering these areas, you agree that your photo may be taken.

SANITARY CONDUCT

You understand that defecation will NOT be tolerated in any convention area, during any official convention event, or in any public area in and around the hotel. You understand that exceptions are made for those with disabilities, and you will take care to be as discreet and hygienic as possible. A $500 biohazard room fee will be assessed to any attendee’s account that leaves feces in their host hotel room upon check-out.

You understand and agree that regardless of any exception you have to the above defecation rule, absolutely no defecated-in diapers are to be changed in the public changing room or to be disposed of in the public changing room using diaper / trash containers.

You understand that no diapers, swim or otherwise, are to be worn in the pool, if available.

You understand that diapers must be covered when you are in the hotel restaurant or bar, and while you are being served food or beverage by the hotel staff.

ALCOHOL & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Possession or Consumption of unlawful controlled substance(s) at CAPCon is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated, except where permitted by Illinois law and/or local ordinances.

Alcoholic beverages are allowed in covered containers in designated areas. If an attendee is found with alcohol in a non-designated area, they may be expelled from the current event and banned from future ones.

You agree to follow Illinois law with regards to age limits on the consumption of alcohol and use of other controlled substances.

You agree to not possess or use controlled substances in any area of the hotel or convention space, except where permitted by Illinois law, local ordinances, and convention rules.

You understand that Smoking or Vaping of any kind is not allowed anywhere within the hotel building or within 15 feet of the entrances.

HOST HOTEL & RESERVATIONS

CAPCon and the host hotel are different business entities. Policies and rules that the hotel has which are above and beyond those included in this document are also in force.

You agree not to reveal details about the host hotel outside of what is necessary for your personal safety. Sharing of Host Hotel information is strictly prohibited and may result in cancellation of your badge without refund.

Host Hotel reservations are managed by the CAPCon Hotel System. Attendees agree not to call the host hotel to inquire about room availability or reservations. Host Hotel Travel/Stay/Points/Status will not be honored for CAPCon.

You agree to not share any special room or ticket codes with anyone.

You understand that reservations made by anyone who is not a CAPCon attendee with a confirmed badge (ticket) are subject to cancellation.

You understand that you will be financially responsible for your own guest room incidental charges (including damages to your guest room) upon checkout.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

You agree that you will not bring food or beverages purchased outside of the hotel into the hotel restaurant or bar. Outside food and beverages are allowed in the public social areas of the host hotel.

You agree that you will not bring food purchased outside of the hotel into the hotel meeting rooms or play areas, with the exception of small snacks for personal consumption.

You agree that any beverage you consume outside of hotel guest rooms, restaurant, or bar social areas must be consumed in a covered, non-glass, container (thermos, sippy cup, etc).

WARRANTIES & DISCLAIMERS

You agree that you wish to participate in activities sponsored by CAP Entertainment Corp (the “Convention,” “CAPCon”). You agree that this Badge and Rule Agreement is a published policy which governs and may restrict the activities in which you can participate, and that CAPCon may implement additional policies as needed to protect the safety of attendees or for any other reason.

You agree that CAPCon makes no representations as to the condition or safety of the land, structures, or surroundings, whether or not owned, leased, operated, or maintained by CAPCon.

You agree that all activities are VOLUNTARY and that you do not have to participate unless you choose to do so. You understand that these activities are potentially dangerous or harmful to your person or property, and that by participating you voluntarily accept and assume the risk of injury to yourself or damage to your property.

You understand that CAPCon does NOT guarantee any insurance coverage for your person or property. You acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and your own healthcare needs, and for the protection of your property.

You hereby consent to receive medical treatment deemed necessary if you are injured or require medical attention during your participation in CAPCon events. You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment and any related medical transportation and/or evacuation. You hereby release, forever discharge, and hold harmless CAPCon from any claim based on such treatment or other medical services.

In exchange for allowing you to participate in CAPCon activities and events, you agree to release from liability, agree to indemnify, and hold harmless CAPCon and any CAPCon agent, officer, or employee acting within the scope of their duties, for any injury to your person or damage to your property.

You agree that these releases and this Agreement shall be binding upon yourself, your successors in interest, and/or any person suing or otherwise bringing claims on your behalf.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CAP Entertainment Corp (the “Convention,” “CAPCon”), the Convention’s hotel, and all respective staff, volunteers, employees, officers, directors, and agents against all claims, losses, and damages to persons or properties, governmental charges or fines, and costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or connected to the actions or failure to act in accordance with the CAPCon Badge and Rules Agreement by you.

The Attendee’s badge is subject to the following refund schedule:

Badge (Ticket) Refund Schedule

• Until November 24, 2023

  • Refundable at $270

• After November 24, 2023

  • Loss of 1% ($2.70) PER DAY from $270*

• After February 27, 2024

  • No Refund

*Attendees may forward the cost of their badge ($270) towards the purchase of a CAPCon 2025 badge (ticket) until February 27, 2024. Absolutely no refunds or badge forwarding after February 27, 2024. Refunds are issued to the credit card originally used for the purchase. If you choose to forward your badge, you may request a full refund only during the first week of badge sales for the CAPCon 2025 convention.

Badges are non-transferrable. CAPCon is not required to transfer any badge for any reason.

You agree that CAPCon shall not be liable for a failure of performance occurring due to Acts of God, war, terrorist acts, government regulation, riots, disasters, pandemics, or strikes, any one of which make performance impossible. CAPCon shall have no liability for power disruptions of any kind.

In the event that CAPCon cannot be held or is postponed due to events beyond the control of the Convention, the Convention shall not be liable to the Attendee for any damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, lodging costs, or financial losses.

In the event that CAPCon is canceled for any reason, all Attendees will be offered the following badge resolution option:

• Rollover their badge to the next CAPCon convention.

This agreement or any part of it is subject to change at any time, without notice.

AGREEMENT & SIGNATURE

All decisions by the CAPCon staff are final. No refunds or compensation will be given in the event that your attendance at the convention is terminated by either yourself, convention staff, or the hotel.

You have read the rules thoroughly, understand them, and will adhere to them. You understand that failure to do so may result in expulsion from the convention and exclusion from future events. You agree that this document is a complete representation of the Agreement between yourself and CAPCon and that any oral or prior written promises or representations made to you regarding this document or its terms are not binding upon CAPCon, its officers, agents, and/or employees.

YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT. YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AND YOU UNDERSTAND ALL ITS TERMS. YOU EXECUTE IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE.

By purchasing a badge, you voluntarily agree to all terms and conditions within the CAPCon Badge and Rules Agreement.