Flaming River Arts is committed to providing a safe and welcoming convention experience for all persons. In accordance with this, we are dedicated to ensuring a harassment-free event for all. Flaming River Con has a zero-tolerance policy for harassing behavior, including but not limited to:

• Stalking

• Intimidation

• Offensive verbal comments

• Physical assault and/or battery

• Harassing (including purposeful misgendering)

• Non-consensual photography or recording

• Sustained disruption of panels, signings or other events

• Bathroom policing

• Microaggressions

• Inappropriate physical contact (Cosplay does not equal consent, and this includes touching costume pieces, accessories or hair.)

• Unwelcome physical attention in relation to, but not limited to, the following:

  • Race

  • Color

  • National origin

  • Gender

  • Gender identity

  • Gender presentation

  • Sexual orientation

  • Age

  • Body size

  • Disability

  • Appearance

  • Religion

  • Citizenship

  • Pregnancy

All attendees, staff, volunteers, vendors, speakers, panelists and participants are held to this standard. And anyone experiencing or witnessing harassment is asked to report it to a volunteer, staff or security.

If necessary, we will contact local law enforcement, provide escort, offer a safe place or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to make sure they feel safe for the rest of the convention.