Code of Conduct & Privacy Policy

Be kind. Be courteous. Respect boundaries. The members area is a safe space, and it’s your responsibility to remain aware of our Code of Conduct.

This Code of Conduct seeks to ensure that the behavior of any one small group does not disturb the membership as a whole or detract from the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of our events.

It is important that you read and understand this Code. Anyone who attends TriCon is expected to follow this Code for the entire duration of the event, including any informal pre- or post-event activities.

TriCon reserves the right to amend these rules at any time without prior or posted notice and reserves the sole right of interpretation. Please keep in mind that these rules involve, of course, “worst-case” scenarios and are put in place to ensure the safety and comfort of our members, guests, and volunteers. They are not all-inclusive; in all cases, the singular rule that supersedes all others is, “Any action or behavior that is illegal or causes significant interference with event operations, excessive discomfort to other attendees, or adversely affects TriCon’s relationship with its guests, its venue, or the public is strictly forbidden and may result in revocation of membership privileges.”

TriCon will respect and implement bans against individuals who have been banned for reasons of harassment by other conventions and conferences. Should such individuals banned by other conferences feel that the original ban was in fact due to race, religion, or any other identifiers as listed by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, they may appeal the TriCon ban to our team.

Although we believe our members and attendees as a whole are rational and responsible adults, TriCon is prepared to deal with any issues related to the Code in as rapid and efficient a manner as possible should they occur. We thank our members and attendees for their assistance in making TriCon events enjoyable experiences for everyone. Have fun – just please remember to be courteous of those around you while doing so!

Respect for Others

TriCon should be a space where everyone feels welcomed and comfortable.

Discrimination (based on, but not limited to, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical / mental disability) is not tolerated. Harassment of any kind is not tolerated. If someone tells you “no” or asks you to leave them alone, your business with them is done.

Do not touch anyone without their consent; this includes manipulating or moving any mobility device or aid the person may be using. Always ask first.

If you feel that you are being discriminated against or harassed, or if you notice someone behaving inappropriately (such as violating hotel or convention policies), we respectfully suggest the following:

If you feel comfortable doing so, point out the inappropriate behavior to the person(s) involved. Often this will solve the problem immediately.

If you do not feel comfortable talking with the person(s) involved or if talking to them does not resolve the issue, please report the situation immediately to any member of the TriCon Board of Directors. Try to provide a name, badge name and / or physical description of the person(s) involved. Note that we need to know about any incidents during the event in order to take action.

Privacy, Photographs, and Recording Electronic Information

Photography and video and/or audio recordings are frequently made by TriCon during events. The likenesses of event attendees and members may appear in those recordings. Attendees and members agree to assign without compensation the use of their likeness in promotional material.

Personal Photography / Recordings:

Please be polite and ask before taking photographs or recordings of attendees and members whenever possible. Video and audio recording and photography for personal archival use only is generally acceptable unless individuals make it clear that they do not wish to be photographed or recorded. In that case, any photography or recording of them is expressly forbidden.

AI Policy

Prohibition on the sale or distribution of AI-generated or AI-derived works.

The purpose of TriCon is to promote the creation and appreciation of speculative fiction by human beings. Due to complex copyright issues regarding AI-generated and AI-derived works, the possibility of copyright infringement in the creation of such works, and TriCon’s spirit, AI-generated and AI-derived works are therefore not allowed. Vendors must take reasonable actions to prevent the sale or distribution of AI-generated or AI-derived works at TriCon. If you have doubts about the provenance of a work, please remove it from sale. Failure to follow this policy may result in immediate cancellation of your vendor agreement for this and all future TriCon events.

Note: These policies adapted with much gratitude from Can*Con Ottawa.