Rules at the event

MofuCon organizers value our visitors and care about their comfort. For this reason, we have prepared some house rules that all visitors to the event must adhere to. In case of non-compliance with the rules, the MofuCon Association reserves the right to exclude the violator from the event.

These rules apply to all visitors.

1. RESPECT FOR THE LAW AND RULES OF THE AREA:

It is prohibited to carry out activities that violate the law of the Republic of Slovenia or the rules of the exhibition space of the commercial exhibition center.

2. SAFETY AND ABSTINENCE:

Entry to MofuCon is prohibited to anyone under the influence of psychoactive substances, including alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. The introduction and consumption of such substances during the event is also prohibited.

3. RESTRICTIONS ON THE EVENT AREA:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas and in front of the entrances to the event premises.

4. FOOD AND EQUIPMENT:

Food is only allowed in designated areas of the convention, such as the cafeteria. Touching equipment and technology during the MofuCon festival is strictly prohibited.

5. WEAPONS AND PROPS:

For the safety of all participants, cosplay prop rules apply and will be checked by authorized personnel. The checkpoint will be located on the right side of the main entrance to the event.

Prohibited items that will be retained at entry:

• weapons belonging to categories A to D under Article 3 of the Slovenian Weapons Act (ZOro-1), such as firearms and bladed weapons
• pyrotechnics
• personal and animal defense items, such as pepper spray and alarms
• hard sports props, such as clubs and hockey sticks
• other items the inspector considers dangerous for the event.

Allowed props must be made of light materials, have no sharp or sharpened edges, be no longer than two meters, pose no danger to visitors, and be checked and approved at the checkpoint. Approved props will be marked with a cable tie or adhesive tape.

Firearm replicas are exceptionally allowed when they are part of a cosplay and considered safe for the event. This includes airsoft replicas, 3D-printed replicas, plastic replicas (toys), and water pistols. Replicas must have no ammunition, battery, or sharp attachments.

When inspecting a firearm replica, the organizer may ask to inspect your bag and other personal belongings to prevent the entry of the items mentioned above. Keep firearm replicas properly stored when arriving and leaving; displaying them outside the event may violate the Public Order and Peace Act (ZJRM-1), for which the organizer accepts no responsibility. If staff notice that your prop has not been checked, you will be directed to the checkpoint. If you refuse inspection, the organizer reserves the right to exclude you from the event for violating the rules.

6. ETHICS AND CONDUCT:

Begging for money is prohibited. Following the instructions of MofuCon staff and venue staff is mandatory. Any non-compliance or arguments will result in removal from the convention.

7. RESPECT FOR PARTICIPANTS:

Touching or harassing cosplayers and other visitors in any way without their permission is prohibited.

8. BEHAVIOUR AT THE CONVENTION:

Participants should show respect to one another, to the convention spaces, and to the surrounding area. Littering and the use of pyrotechnics are prohibited. Noise levels should remain reasonable, including in restrooms and cosplay changing rooms.

9. CONTENT SUITABILITY:

Content unsuitable for minors is prohibited.

10. RESTRICTIONS FOR ANIMALS AND DRONES:

Due to venue rules, animals and drones are prohibited at MofuCon.

11. SAFETY AND HEALTH:

In case of injury, contact the info point for first aid or call 112. In case of a cold, wearing a mask is mandatory, and in case of more severe symptoms, entry to the convention is prohibited.

12. VIOLENCE AND POLITICS:

Any verbal or physical violence is prohibited, as is hate speech. Talking about politics is not allowed at the MofuCon anime convention.

13. PROMOTION AND SALES:

Promotion of products, services, or other events is allowed only with prior agreement from the organizers. Unauthorized selling is strictly prohibited.

14. APPLICATIONS AND COMPLAINTS:

Participants may submit complaints or reports at the info point. The organizers will review all complaints and act according to the appropriate procedures.

15. CHANGES TO THE RULES:

The organizers reserve the right to change the rules. Participants will be informed of any changes on the official website or at the entrance to MofuCon.

MofuCon organizers value our visitors and care about their comfort. For this reason, we have prepared some house rules regarding photographing and filming at the event. In case of non-compliance with the rules, the MofuCon Association reserves the right to exclude the violator from the event.

These rules apply to all photographers and videographers.

1. PHOTOGRAPHY PERMISSION:

Always ask permission before photographing cosplayers. Want a candid shot? After taking the photo, show it to the cosplayer and ask if you may keep it. No matter how good it is, they may not want to be in it. If you are a cosplayer, do not be afraid to refuse being photographed. If you want to be photographed, you may ask a photographer for a picture. Of course, the photographer also has the right to respectfully decline your request.

2. MINORS:

For photographing minors, obtain permission from their parents and permission to publish the photos online at the same time.

3. RESPECT PERSONAL AFFAIRS:

Do not photograph cosplayers who are occupied with personal tasks. Atmospheric shots are allowed, but pay attention to moments of privacy.

4. RESPECT PERSONAL SPACE:

Respect the personal space of cosplayers and their companions. Ask for permission before photographing and agree on a suitable place that does not interfere with the event.

5. TOUCH PERMISSION:

Do not touch cosplayers or their props without explicit permission. Respect their privacy and ask for permission if you want to adjust part of their costume before photographing.

6. EXCHANGE CONTACTS:

Introduce yourself and exchange business cards or social media links. Photographers should share contact information, and cosplayers can share their contacts for easier photo exchange.

7. ADVERTISING PHOTOS:

Offer photos through websites, email, or free online platforms. Selling pictures and videos captured at the event is not allowed. It is recommended that you tag all cosplayers when posting pictures online or name them in the description. When sharing pictures as a cosplayer, include photo credit.

8. RESPECT PERSONAL BOUNDARIES:

If a cosplayer refuses to be photographed, respect that. The same goes for if a photographer refuses a request to take a picture. Communication and respecting personal boundaries are key.

MofuCon organizers value our visitors and care about their comfort. For this reason, we have prepared some house rules regarding the cosplay competition and all costumes at the event. In case of non-compliance with the rules, the MofuCon Association reserves the right to exclude the violator from the event.

These rules apply to all cosplayers regardless of whether they are competing or not.

General rules

1. SUITABILITY OF THE COSTUME:

1.1 The costume must not promote the consumption of alcohol, illegal substances, tobacco, the use of weapons, or dangerous activities.

1.2 The costume must not be indecent or offensive, and it must not show support for hatred or hate groups.

1.3 The costume must not depict a violation of the law or itself violate the law.

2. NUDITY IS NOT ALLOWED:

All costumes must cover the body in a way appropriate for the audience and families. Violent scenes or other questionable content may lead to disqualification, at the jury’s discretion.

3. COSPLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PERSONAL PROPERTY:

We cannot guarantee a safe space for your personal belongings. We recommend that you have an assistant to help you with this.

4. SKIRTS, LARGE PROPS OR LARGE COSTUMES ARE ALLOWED:

If possible, larger parts of the costume should be detachable. We do not have a size limit for costumes, but please be mindful while in the convention spaces. You are personally responsible for any damage to the stage, lighting, technical equipment, or event property.

5. PROHIBITED PROPS:

All props must be checked for safety at the info point. The following items are prohibited:

5.1 working guns (airsoft guns, air guns, blank guns, paintball guns, shotguns)

5.2 realistic gun replicas (replicas, counterfeits, or toy guns that could be mistaken for working guns at a glance)

5.3 working ranged weapons (blowguns, crossbows, bows, spray foam, slingshots, water balloons, and water guns)

5.4 iron weapons with sharpened blades (axes, daggers, tomahawks, knives, kunai, shuriken, swords, sword canes, and switchblades)

5.5 explosives (firecrackers and fireworks)

5.6 chemical weapons (pepper spray)

5.7 blunt weapons (brass knuckles, clubs, nunchucks)

5.8 props made of heavy materials (including iron, fiberglass, and glass)

5.9 instruments that cause excessive noise, such as vuvuzelas.

6. WEAPON REPLICAS:

Weapon replicas are allowed provided they are made of cardboard, foam, wood, or other light materials. Gun replicas are allowed only if they cannot visually be mistaken for real weapons. The barrel of every gun must be covered with a brightly colored cap. Bow replicas are allowed provided their arrows have soft tips.

Rules for competitors

7. COMPETITION REGISTRATION:

Multiple registrations with different costumes are not allowed. A contestant may apply only once, with one costume.

8. GROUP COSTUMES:

Entering the competition with group costumes is allowed.

9. COMPETITION SCOPE:

The competition consists of registration, prejudging, and presentation. Registration takes place via an online form, prejudging at a designated location, and the presentation on the main stage at the event. The prejudging location will be communicated to all contestants at least 2 days before the event or at the info point at the event itself.

10. PRE-TRIAL:

At the designated time, you will be called for prejudging, where you will explain the costume creation process to the jury. After that, you are free until your presentation time.

All accepted contestants must attend prejudging on the day of the competition. Contestants who do not attend prejudging will be disqualified. Information about the time and location of the next stage of the competition will be sent later if you are accepted.

11. COSPLAY DESCRIPTION:

Contestants must provide a description that the announcer will read during their arrival on stage. It may describe costume details or tell the story of the character the costume represents. It may describe the making process, materials, number of work hours, or anything that would impress the jury and the audience. The description is limited to 100 words.

12. MULTIMEDIA ON STAGE:

12.1 At registration, you may submit music and/or images that will be shown during your performance.

12.2 Physical media (e.g. CDs) and/or video devices (e.g. laptop, iPod) will not be accepted at prejudging.

13. VULGARITY AND SWEARING:

Vulgarity and swearing on stage are not allowed. This includes messages on signs or clothing. Violating this may lead to disqualification.

14. POLITICAL TOPICS:

Political or religious statements on stage and during judging are not allowed. Violating this may lead to disqualification.

15. REUSING THE COSTUME:

The costume may not be used if it has appeared at previous international competitions or in the final rounds of other competitions.

16. COSTUMES PURCHASED:

A contestant may not enter the competition with a purchased costume or with a costume they did not make themselves. Parts of the costume (e.g. bodysuits, tights, shoes) may be made from purchased items as long as the contestant made at least 60% of the costume themselves. If the costume is modified from purchased items, the contestant must explain in detail how it was created and the creation process. Costumes composed of purchased items intended to represent a character or costume are not allowed.

17. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

Electrical connections will not be available to you. If your costume requires electricity, it must be part of the costume design.

18. MOVEMENT IN COSTUME:

The costume must allow movement with minimal assistance. The costume must not hinder your entrance to or exit from the stage. You may not assemble the costume on stage.

19. DISQUALIFICATION:

If you violate any of the above rules, you may be disqualified by the event management, staff or jury. The decision of the jury is final.