Harassment Policy

The Book Lovers Con is dedicated to providing a harassment-free convention experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of Convention participants in any form. Convention participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the Convention without a refund at the discretion of the Book Lovers Con Staff. Our anti-harassment policy can be found below:

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • Harassing photography or recording (Always ask attendees’ permission before photographing, filming or posting their likeness on social media.)
  • Public broadcasting of others’ private or sensitive information without explicit consent
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events
  • Inappropriate physical contact
  • Unwelcome sexual attention
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior
  • Please note: Personal disagreements and differences of opinion, even if strongly worded, are not harassment. If you feel a situation is escalating, please contact Convention Staff to attempt to mediate.

Enforcement

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, Book Lovers Con Staff retains the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the convention with no refund.

The BLC Staff may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants.

We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities.

Reporting

If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. BLC Staff can be identified by special badges and will assist you in contacting Jo Carol Jones, the Convention Director. You can also reach out to Jo Carol directly at jocarol@bookloverscon.com