Policies
Please read this entire policy page before attending!
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Giganticon is vitally interested in the ongoing health and safety of our employees, as well as that of our clients, visitors and guests. Giganticon has adopted this policy to ensure that we minimize the threat of injuries associated with weapons or props on our premises. As such, possession of a weapon is prohibited while on company premises and anywhere else that company business, is conducted. Due to the nature of our business a series of guidelines for safe weapon and prop rules have been established.
Dress Code & Cosplay Policy
- This is a family-friendly convention – Please try to keep it as PG as possible. Excessively revealing clothing or costumes will not be permitted. Private areas must always be covered with opaque (solid) cloth. Guests in excessively revealing attire will be asked to change.
- Make sure your costume does not contour to private body parts. If it does, please wear extra undergarments as necessary.
- Men must also wear proper undergarments (this includes dance belts where applicable).
- If your costume requires a lot of exposed skin, consider wearing a nude bodysuit.
- No regular skates or roller blades allowed inside the event space.
- Shoes may be removed for photo shoots only and must be worn at all other times. Socks do not count as shoes.
- Costumes that can be confused with local, state, or federal law enforcement of any kind are not allowed.
- No profanity or graphic sexual imagery may be displayed on costumes or clothing.
- No accessories that you could use to attach yourself, even temporarily, to another person is allowed. This includes, but is not limited to handcuffs, leashes, ropes, etc.
- If a complaint is received about your costume or outfit, the matter will be investigated and you may be asked to change.
- Make sure all pointy objects have been dulled so as not to cause harm to others.
- Remember that we are here to have a good time and be respectful!
When in doubt, don't hesitate to ask! Direct additional questions to info@giganticon.com.
Weapons & Props Policy
- Wooden swords, bats, prop canes, staffs, etc. are permitted, but all props/weapons must be checked into the safety desk upon entering the convention.
- Any and all LIVE Weapons are NOT allowed. This includes individuals who possess a weapons permit, or a concealed weapons permit.
- LIVE steel is not allowed in the Convention Space. This includes blades and blunt objects.
- If Safety decides a prop/weapon is too dangerous, you will be asked to return the item to your room/car. If you take this as a mere suggestion, you will be expelled from the convention without refund.
- No swinging, play fighting (unarmed included), or throwing of props/weapons will be permitted.
- Real Guns: Guns and other firearms are NOT permitted. No exceptions, even if you have a concealed carry license.
- Realistic ammunition and other realistically colored weapons (i.e.: grenades) are NOT allowed. No live or spent ammunition, shells, or explosive incendiary devices.
- Whips: allowed, must be always kept on the hip.
When in doubt, don't hesitate to ask! Direct additional questions to info@giganticon.com.
General Rules
- You must wear your badge or wristbands at all times while at Giganticon.
- Be nice and have fun! All of your fellow GC con-goers are there to have a good time, so be friendly, make new friends, and have a good time at Giganticon!
- Offensive behavior should be kept out of GC and reserved for the privacy of your own home. Giganticon staff and security have the right to ask you to leave the convention without refunding the cost of your badge/wristband if you are behaving in an inappropriate fashion.
- Please wear appropriate clothing while attending GC. You can refer to our costume policy for details.
- Please abide by our weapons policy. In the harsh reality of our times, our security staff and local law enforcement will treat anything that looks like a real gun as a real gun.
- While we don’t want anyone to lose anything, HCC is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property or for injuries sustained during the course of Gigantion.
- Please do not abuse the convention facilities. This includes putting signs on walls, littering, and smoking in non-designated smoking areas, among other things.
- Special events and guests are subject to change or cancellation without notice–sometimes last-minute. We will notify you of any changes via the Giganticon website and our social media channels.
- By purchasing a badge/wristband and being admitted to Giganticon, the holder consents to being recorded (by audio, visual and/or other means) for exhibition and exploitation by any means in all media now known or hereafter devised worldwide in perpetuity.
- All autograph and badge/wristband sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be given.
Harassment Policy
Giganticon is a safe place. This means we expect it to be a safe environment for fans of any ethnicity, creed, religious background, political background, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual orientation, fandom, etc. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. This includes, but is not limited to: physical assault, verbal harassment, sexual harassment, stalking, unwanted physical contact, unwanted advances, or inappropriate photography.
Harassment is defined by the victim. If it is determined–either by observation or by complaint–that an individual or group has harassed another attendee, any or all of the following things may occur. That individual or group may be:
- Warned to cease and desist,
- Asked to leave the convention, or
- Banned from the convention for a period of time to be determined by staff
For your own safety, if you feel that you are being harassed, please report your problems to us before anyone else. If you cannot find a staff, crew, or volunteer member to assist you, please go to the information desks located near registration or near the entrance of the exhibition floor. Please report to us before taking matters into your own hands (such as personally confronting the aggressor or posting on social media). We have professional security, and they are properly equipped for these contingencies.
Accessibility
Giganticon strives to create an inclusive and friendly environment for all of its attendees. We are happy to provide a variety of services to help you enjoy your experience!
Accessibility and Companion Bracelets
Hill Country Comicon provides accessibility bracelets for those with mobility, vision, hearing, or other difficulties that allow attendees and one companion wearing accessibility and companion bracelets to access lines for autographs, and photo-ops much more quickly and has access to seating for panels after Fast Pass seating and before general admission.
American Sign Language (ASL) Requests
ASL interpreters are available on a limited capacity through Blue Sun Interpreting, LLC. Requests for ASL interpreters can be requested by sending your request to bluesunasl@gmail.com
General Accessibility of the Convention Center
- Grounds, walks and floor surfaces along accessible routes are stable, firm, and non-slip under most weather conditions.
- Sidewalks, leading from the front driveway loading and unloading zones for shuttle buses and taxis, and leading to the main facility entrances, are free of abrupt changes in surface level.
- Sidewalks and ramps have a 36 inch clear opening.
- All thresholds at exterior doors are flush with the floor.
- All stairs have handrails.
Restrooms
- Restrooms for each gender are available in public areas.
- Family area restrooms are also available in public areas.
- Restroom entrances have a clear opening of 32 inches
- All restroom dispensers and accessories are within reach of a person seated in a wheelchair.
- The accessible toilet stall is arranged to provide either side or front approach by someone in a wheelchair.
- Grab bars are of sufficient length located along the sides and back of the accessible stalls.
Still have questions? Feel free to email your question to info@giganticon.com and we'll get back to you with an answer as soon as possible!
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