Harassment Policy

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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.