1. Booths must remain intact and manned throughout the hours of the convention and may not be dismantled prior to the closing of the convention without authorization from Convention Operations. Dream Con will not be held responsible for any issues arising from an unmanned booth during show hours.
2. Booth purchasers must comply with all local, state, and federal laws, and will not hold management liable for any breaches, losses, injury, or damage to themselves or their property. All booth purchasers agree to hold blameless Dream Con and all Dream Con staff members and workers against any loss, damage, theft, expenses, claims, or actions arising from any personal or property damage, loss, or theft due to said booth purchaser's participation in Dream Con. Booth purchasers should take reasonable measures to cover their items before they leave their booths at night. Booth purchasers are responsible for their own security during show hours.
3. Dream Con will NOT provide or maintain insurance coverage for booth purchaser's persons or property, and it is their sole responsibility to obtain insurance covering the loss.
4. Dream Con does not endorse any booth purchaser's merchandise, exhibits, views, beliefs, or actions. All merchandise bought or sold at Dream Con is done strictly between booth purchasers and attendees, Dream Con is NOT a party to or responsible in any way for any transactions made between said parties.
5. No Vaping Pen, Vape, Tobacco, or Alcohol is allowed on the Premises unless purchased through the Austin Convention Center.
6. No Bootleg DVDs or CDs. Representatives from various studios will be at the convention. Anyone selling unauthorized merchandise that infringes upon their copyright or licensing agreements (or any other studios) will be asked to leave the show. No refunds will be given if you break this rule and are asked to leave.
7. No outside food vendors are allowed.
8. All adult materials must be either behind the table. If showcased on the table or display rack, materials must be bagged or covered so that minors may not open it. Booth purchasers agree not to sell any adult materials to minors. Violating this rule is cause for immediate dismissal from the show with no refund, and being banned from any future events hosted by the show's management.
9. No sales on-site or promotion for online or off-site sales of any guns real or replica.
10. State tax is the responsibility of the artist/vendor to collect according to state laws.
11. No exhibit may block or interfere with other exhibits or aisle space. Any damage caused to the building or its furnishings by the Booth Purchaser is the sole responsibility of the Booth Purchaser.
12. Should you (the booth purchaser) find that you are not able to attend Dream Con and have already paid for your space, the policy is as follows: All sales are final for all booth purchases and, therefore, non-refundable. All booths are non-transferable to any other Dream Con event.
a. This also includes all badges.
b. Dream Con reserves the right to change the Refund, Transfer, and Resale Policy at any time without notification.
13. Abandoned Property: Any property not removed from the Austin Convention Center that has not been claimed within forty-eight (48) hours following the end of the event will be considered abandoned by the Booth Purchaser.
14. Any booth purchasers with intent to use the trademarks, likeness, or intellectual property of RDCWorld or Dream Con must submit requests to exhibitors@dreamconvention.com, receive written approval, and agree to the additional licensing terms no later than 60 days prior to Dream Con 2024. Failure to do so may result in Dream Con staff not permitting the display or sale of those respective items at the convention. Deliberate violations or attempts to circumvent this protocol with unauthorized goods and services may result in an exhibitor’s removal from Dream Con or attendance restrictions for future events at staff discretion.
15. Dream Con reserves the right to change, amend, and add to the rules and regulations of the show at any time. In the event that new rules are added that prevent you from selling your core product, you will be notified and refunded in full.
REFUND POLICY
All sales are final for all booth purchases and, therefore, non-refundable. All booths are non-transferable to any other Dream Con event. This also includes all badges. Payments are not required for general submission prior to approval. Only approved applicants will receive purchase links for booths/tables and badges. Dream Con reserves the right to change the Refund, Transfer, and Resale Policy at any time without notification.
All questions may be directed to partners@dreamconvention.com.
