Code of Conduct
The number one rule of Tabletop Oahu is Don’t Be a Jerk.
Please be aware and mindful of those around you, whether they are fellow attendees, volunteers, guests, exhibitors, convention center staff, attendees of other events at the convention center, or wayward capybaras.
You must have your convention pass or wristband on and visible at all times while in the convention space. If a volunteer asks to see your pass, please be polite and courteous and show them your badge. You may do so with as much flair as you wish.
Assume ignorance rather than malice. If someone asks you a question that you feel is obvious, answer politely! They probably really don’t know the answer!
If you are unsure if something is appropriate to do in public, it probably isn’t.
Signage for games/groups must be limited to 8.5″ x 11″.
You may bring and play games with mature content, but please conduct yourself in a manner that is appropriate for a family-friendly space.
Only vendors explicitly permitted by Tabletop Oahu or CONfetti LLC may sell or advertise on convention grounds.
There are no magic loopholes. If someone in an official capacity politely asks you to do something, refrain from doing something, or stop doing something, please follow their direction. Attempts to circumvent the rules by following the phrasing and not the spirit of the request will be treated the same as failing to adhere to the request
Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated at Tabletop Oahu. This policy applies to all attendees, guests, volunteers, security, and staff.
Harassment
Harassment is generally defined as unwanted behavior that creates an intimidating, offensive, and/or hostile environment for the person being targeted. It can be physical or psychological. If someone tells you that your comments or behavior are unwelcome, you need to stop immediately. If that person tells you to leave them alone, you need to cease contact. It doesn’t matter if you don’t think your behavior was harassing; harassment is defined by the victim.
Examples of harassment include, but are not limited to:
- Making comments about a person’s appearance, sexual and/or vulgar statements, offensive jokes, or anything disparaging a person’s gender, race, religion, sexuality, identity, et cetera.
- Bullying and discrimination.
- Whistling, catcalling, and any kind of non-consensual flirting or sexual advances.
- Following someone or impeding their path.
- Photographing or recording someone without their permission.
- Exposing oneself or miming sexual acts.
- Bathroom policing (harassing someone because of the bathroom they feel most comfortable using).
- Touching someone without their permission.
- Repeated texting, phone calls, or emails, after being told to stop.
- Any persistent action that creates a hostile environment for the person or persons being targeted – harassment is when a person is feeling harassed, period.
- Excessively loud noises/music and disruptive behavior is prohibited unless noted otherwise. Please refrain from screaming, blasting music, or using noise makers such as vuvuzelas and air horns, especially in hallways.
Explicit Content
Outfits must cover any area usually hidden by a bathing suit (genitalia, buttocks, nipples unless otherwise specified). Flashing/mooning other people is considered harassment and will not be tolerated. Please be aware that businesses and other venues in the area may have stricter dress codes (e.g. shirts required before entry).
Any clothing, signs, props, or other materials containing explicit content must NOT be visible inside our convention space. Ahegao shirts are prohibited.
Reporting
Please report any incidents of harassment as soon as possible. We take all reports very seriously, regardless of who is involved. You can report harassment even if you are not the directly involved, and no retaliation for filing a report will be tolerated.
Harassment by any individual (attendees, guests, volunteers, security, or staff) should be reported to info@tabletopoahu.com.
Consequences
Any violations of our harassment policy will result in immediate penalties dependent upon the severity of the action. Such penalties include:
- Verbal warnings. (You will only be warned once.)
- Confiscation of your badge and ejection from the event, with no refunds.
- Banning from any and all future events put on by Tabletop Oahu.
- Contacting law enforcement when appropriate.
Photography Release
By attending the event, you agree that photos or videos taken in an official capacity by Tabletop Oahu volunteers or staff during the event may be used for social media/advertising/publishing by Tabletop Oahu/CONfetti LLC.
