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We know, we know, rules?! That ain’t that fun! But its very important that we all follow rules and be mindful of the space we all will be sharing together! Here’s the Code of Conduct<\/strong> for FresMare 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GENERAL<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1. Please be respectful of Community Guests, Guests of Honor, Cosplayers\/Suiters, Press, FresMare, and Piccadilly Inn Airport Staff.

2. We’re an all ages event (except where otherwise stated), so excessive profanity or display of NSFW\/Hate Speech is prohibited (see Harassment Policy).

3. Please wear clothing appropriate for any public space. Just because ponies are naked doesn’t mean we can be.

4. Smoking of any tobacco products, chew, snuff, nicotine pouches, e-cigs, and vaporized producing devices, are only allowed in designated smoking areas. Medical and Recreational Marijuana is also only allowed in designated smoking areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.5. Public alcohol consumption is prohibited outside of designated areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. All FresMare Rules\/Guidelines, Fresno Ordinances, California State and Federal Laws must be followed at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Children that are 12 and under must have adult\/legal guardian supervision at all times. Children are the responsibility of said parents\/guardians. FresMare takes no responsibility for unattended children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Although we are an all ages event, certain panels and events may be restricted to those 18+ or 21+ due to its content or other considerations.  Attendees must meet the requirements for limited ticket events, be it for all ages or not, otherwise they risk being kicked from said event. This may include concerts, where some songs may feature cursing\/swearing or more adult subject matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Service and Emotional Support Animals are not pets, and should never be treated as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Do not pet, call, reach for, offer treats, or otherwise distract the working animal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Any compliments, questions, or comments should be directed to the handler and not the animal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • These rules apply to all attendees and guests, including children. Please remind them to not distract service animals. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Unless by express permission from the handler, do not interact with service animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    9. All bathrooms\/changing rooms are all gender spaces. Any bathroom policing is prohibited (see Harassment Policy).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    DRESS CODE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    1. Shoes or other adequate footwear must be worn at all times in convention spaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Clothing which publicly exposes genitalia\/buttocks\/breasts, whether fake or real, is prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Non-thong swim or dance wear is allowed in designated areas (such as the pool) and events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Certain events\/panels may require a different dress code. Please see Panel Description for specifics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Clothing and tattoos must be appropriate for a general audience (even during 18+\/21+ events), in all public spaces. *Some exceptions may be made in areas such as the Cosplay Contest*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Prohibited content under this rule includes but is not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Blood, gore, profanity, sexual imagery\/pornography, and Hate symbols (such as racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, white supremacist, nazi, confederate, etc)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    COSPLAY DRESS CODE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    1. All outfits, cosplay, fursuits\/ponysuits, must follow the General Dress Code<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. It is highly recommended for those wearing low visibility or difficult to maneuver cosplay\/suits to have a handler with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. For those wearing form fitting clothes (that would expose genitalia or other private parts), they wear a dance belt or other appropriate wear to obscure those private part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    COSPLAY PROPS POLICY <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Any and all weapons, be they replicas or toys, must be peace-bound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Real gun replicas are prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prop weapons must be completely inoperable and impossible to mistake as a real weapon at 20 feet away, refer to California laws on items such as airsoft. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prop firearms that are close to looking like real weapons should have bright orange markings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Nerf should be visibly deactivated (trigger and functional internals removed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prop weapons are required to adhere to the costume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • At the discretion of our (insert cosplay team name here), certain items may or may not be allowed: plastic\/metal shields, lightweight pvc pipes or props\/lightsabers, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Care should be used regardless of what prop(s) you and others are carrying, as to maintain a safe and fun environment. Recklessness (swinging, throwing, and yes, horsing around with props) is not allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      HARASSMENT POLICY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

      1. FresMare has a zero tolerance policy on harassment of any kind. Failure to follow these rules may result in getting kicked out of an event\/panel, kicked out of the con space\/hotel, or being banned from FresMare\/Piccadilly Inn Airport Hotel. This includes (but is not limited to):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Non consensual physical contact or attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Photography\/video without explicit consent (except as stated in Convention Rights).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stalking\/creep behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sustained\/severe disruption of panels\/events\/signing, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bathroom policing (the act of questioning someone’s gender in public restrooms) is strictly prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Offensive verbal or physical comments, threats, signage, or other written material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hate speech of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, sex, gender\/gender identity\/presentation, orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, political affiliation, citizenship, pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        If anyone engages in harassing behavior, FresMare staff will take prompt action in the way they deem appropriate for the given situation. Breaking these rules may result in loss of privileges, your badge being pulled, or being kicked from the venue. The policy applies to EVERYONE; all Staff, Community Guests, Guests of Honor (GOH’s), Panelists, Vendors, Attendees, Press\/Media, Volunteers and Security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES POLICY <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

        Please read this section before attending FresMare. Failure to comply with these rules may result in removal from the convention without refund<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Photography\/video\/audio recording in forbidden areas, which include but aren’t limited to: staff only areas for Fresmare and the Hotel Staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2. Photos\/video\/audio for commercial use without explicit written\/verbal consent from Fresmare & its representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3. Distribution of printed or recorded material outside of vendor tables or designated flyer board. Failure to comply violates FresMare’s “Vendor Relations and Agreements” policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3.5. This includes selling related goods outside of appropriate areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4. Actions which may pose or cause harm to oneself, others, or the orderly operations of FresMare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5. Hate symbols, hate speech, or discriminatory messages are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, antisemitic, white supremacist, Nazi, Confederate, or otherwise discriminatory symbols or messaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        6. Real-world political campaigning, electioneering, candidate\/party merchandise, or promotion of political movements is not permitted in convention spaces. FresMare is a fandom-focused event, and staff may ask attendees to remove or cover material that is disruptive or inconsistent with the event environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        PROHIBITED ITEMS POLICY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

        Please read this section before attending. Failure to comply may result in removal from the event and loss of badge. For cosplay\/costumes: Please check with our Cosplay Team for any questions or exceptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Functional firearms (anything that shoots a projectile, be it Airsoft, BB, cap guns, paintball, and pellet guns).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Realistic gun replicas (includes but not limited to reproduced, 3d printed, fake or toys guns)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Functional projectile weapons (such as bows, crossbows, hand crossbows, blow guns, longbows, silly string, water balloons, and water guns).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sharpened metal blades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Explosives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Chemical or aerosolized weapons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Blunt weapons (such as bats, nunchaku, brass knuckles, steel plated boxing gloves, spiked or studded knuckle gloves).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Drones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Glitter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Smelly items (such as stink bombs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          MEDIA\/PRESS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

          1. Any media\/news outlets must wear the media con badges at all times while in con spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          2. Please refer to our Media\/Press Policy page for all info regarding Press\/Media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          CONVENTION RIGHTS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

          1. By attending FresMare and\/or obtaining a badge, you agree to follow the Code of Conduct in its entirety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          2. FresMare reserves the rights to modify the Code of Conduct without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          3. Badges are property of FresMare, and are considered proof of purchase for your attendance to FresMare (up until after the end of the convention).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          4. By attending FresMare, you agree that you may be photographed\/video\/audio recorded in public con spaces. Targeted\/focused photos\/videos are still not allowed without explicit consent (see Harassment Policy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          4.5. By obtaining a badge and being considered for admittance to FresMare, you consent to; FresMare, and its approved affiliates, to take photos, video, audio recording, of attendees, events, panels, and public areas for private and commercial use by any means in all media now known or hereafter devised worldwide in perpetuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          5. A valid FresMare badge is required for events and panels that require a separate admission fee or reservation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          6. Badges are non-transferable and must be used by the same individual that bought it. Wearing a Fresmare Badge not belonging to you to enter convention space will result in your badge getting pulled with no refunds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          7. All badge sales are final and non-refundable, except where required by applicable law or when FresMare approves an exception due to extraordinary circumstances. Changes to personal plans, travel arrangements, convention programming, guests, panels, performers, activities, or schedules do not ordinarily qualify for a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          8. FresMare reserves the right to deny admission or revoke an attendee’s badge, without refund, for violations of this Code of Conduct, disruptive or unsafe behavior, or failure to follow instructions from convention staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          9. Buyers assume all responsibility for goods and services purchased. Transactions are between attendees and vendors only, (except in the con store). FresMare makes no guarantees or warranties in regards to\/concerning goods or services provided by individual vendors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          10. Individual panels, events, activities, performances, vendor hall hours or access, schedules, locations, attendance limits, and Guest of Honor appearances may be changed, canceled, rescheduled, or relocated without prior notice or compensation. These changes do not constitute cancellation of FresMare as a whole and do not ordinarily qualify attendees for badge refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          FresMare will make every reasonable effort to notify attendees of significant changes through social media and other appropriate channels, although last-minute changes may still occur. If the convention itself is canceled, postponed, or rescheduled, FresMare will provide information regarding refunds or other available options in accordance with applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          11. Attendees are responsible for their own personal belongings while attending FresMare. FresMare is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property, except where required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          12. Attendees are expected to use reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others. Please report hazards, injuries, lost items, or safety concerns to FresMare staff as soon as possible so we can respond appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          13. Failure to follow these rules may result in having the offender’s badge revoked and taken, and\/or the offender being permanently banned from all or some future events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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