NeighCon, organized by Harmonic Ventures, Inc., is a fundraising event for equine charities and a platform for artists in the My Little Pony fandom to showcase their work.

1. General Rules

• All attendees and participants must be 18 years or older.

• All hotel policies, Baltimore City ordinances, and Maryland laws must be followed at all times.

• Actions that disrupt the convention, damage relationships with guests, venues, or the public, or harm Harmonic Ventures, Inc.’s reputation are prohibited and may result in a permanent ban from future events.

2. Behavior and Conduct

• No smoking or vaping anywhere on hotel property.
• Alcohol may only be consumed in designated areas at the hotel.
• No adult-themed material may be displayed in public hotel areas.
• Playing music or making excessive noise in public hotel areas is not allowed.
• Harassment will not be tolerated and includes:
  • Unwanted physical contact
  • Stalking
  • Intentional disruption of convention activities
  • Threats (verbal or written)
  • Property damage
  • Loud profanity or slurs in public
  • Commercial photography/recording without written consent from Harmonic Ventures, Inc.
  • Any action that endangers oneself, others, or the smooth operation of the event
• Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn in public spaces. Clothing may not expose or give the appearance of exposing genitalia, buttocks, or breasts, and may not depict:
  • Sexual acts or genitalia
  • Sexual bodily fluids
  • Gore, extreme filth, bodily waste, or other graphic images
• Wearing large hats or costume heads may require relocation to the back of panel rooms as they can obstruct the view of attendees.
• Displaying any political symbols or slogans are strongly discouraged and you should avoid display of any contentious symbols, imagery, or slogans; you may be asked to cover or remove these items from convention spaces
• While not required, we generally recommend costumes, attire, and accessories that reflect a My Little Pony focus.

3. Prohibited Items

• The following are banned from convention spaces:
  • Functional firearms
  • Realistic firearm replicas
  • Functional projectile weapons (e.g., blowguns, bows, slingshots)
  • Sharpened metal blades
  • Explosives
  • Blunt weapons (e.g., brass knuckles, clubs, nunchaku)
  • Drones
  • Large flags (exemptions may be made on a case by case basis)
  • Any item prohibited by hotel policy

4. Badges & Admission

• Badges must be worn visibly at all times in convention areas and only by the individual they have been assigned to..
• A valid badge is required for entry to all convention spaces, including vendor halls, panels, concerts, and any other event held by NeighCon, even if additional fees or reservations are required.
• Tampered, modified, or counterfeit badges will be revoked.
• By attending, badge holders grant Harmonic Ventures, Inc., and its affiliates the right to photograph or record attendees, events, and public spaces for any lawful use, indefinitely.
• All badges remain the property of Harmonic Ventures, Inc., until the completion of the event

5. Venue Rules

• Event or hotel staff may require any space to be vacated immediately. In such cases, please follow hotel staff instructions.
• Advertisements for gatherings or meetups may be posted only if tasteful and placed without causing damage or disruption to the hotel.

6. Changes to Programming & Rules

• Schedules, events, activities, and venue access may change without prior notice or compensation. Updates will be announced via email, the NeighCon website, and social media.
• The Code of Conduct may change at any time. Changes before the event will be emailed to attendees; changes during the event will also be announced as widely as possible.

7. Liability & Responsibility

• Harmonic Ventures, Inc. is not responsible for goods or services provided by vendors; such transactions are solely between vendors and buyers.
• Harmonic Ventures, Inc. is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, or for any injuries sustained during the event.
• Incidents in private hotel rooms are the sole responsibility of the person renting the room, including payment for damages.
• You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Harmonic Ventures, Inc., from any and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and/or expenses, including but not limited to court costs, attorney fees, and expenses, resulting from any act (whether intentional or not), omission, or negligence of any injury to yourself.
• Failure to follow these rules may result in badge revocation, removal from the premises, police/security action, and/or permanent banning from future Harmonic Ventures, Inc. events.

Finally, be nice and respectful to each other and try to make some new friends!