ShokoCon Artist Alley Application

By submitting this application, I agree that I am the artist listed below, or I am authorized to represent the artist, individual, or company listed below and to bind it to these policies. I agree to all Artist Alley policies.
 

Exhibit Space Disclaimer

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING TERMS YOU AGREE TO BY PURCHASING SPACE AT ShokoCon  

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. Shokocon will not be held responsible for any issues arising from an unmanned booth during show hours. The loading dock will not be open for breakdown prior to the close of the exhibition room. Attendees have paid for the ability to shop with Vendors and Exhibitors and expect them to be set up during show hours. 

2. Exhibitors must comply with all local, state, and federal laws, and will not hold management liable for any breaches, losses, or damage to themselves or their property. All exhibitors agree to hold blameless ShokoCon 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 exhibitors participation in any event bearing the name ShokoCon. Exhibitor is responsible for their own security during show hours. 

3. Exhibitor badges are non-transferable. They may not be sold or used as prizes or giveaways. Exhibitor personnel must wear official Show Exhibitor badges at all times during move-in, show days, and move-out. Please do not give Exhibitor Badges to anyone other than your full-time employees and remove all badges from the building when you leave on your last day there. 

4. Exhibitors are responsible for their booth staff. The exhibitor is responsible for all actions of his or her booth staff or anyone wearing their company exhibitor badge. Exhibitor booth personnel found in violation of policies will be removed, having their badge confiscated. Exhibitor staff misconduct can lead to the removal of the exhibitor from the exhibit floor without a refund. 

5. All vendors/exhibitors/artists hereby acknowledge that ShokoCon is not responsible for and will NOT provide or maintain insurance coverage for vendors/exhibitors persons or property, and it is the exhibiting party’s sole responsibility to obtain insurance covering loss. 

6. ShokoCon in no way endorses any artists, vendors, exhibitor’s merchandise, exhibits, views, beliefs, or actions. All artists, vendors, exhibitors are deemed to be their own business/entity and in no way reflect the views, beliefs, intentions, and/or direction of ShokoCon. Artists, vendors, or exhibitors do not represent ShokoCon in any way. 

7. All merchandise bought or sold at ShokoCon is done strictly between artists/vendors/exhibitors and attendees/buyers, ShokoCon is not a party to or responsible in any way for any transactions made between said parties. 

8. Prohibition of AI‑Generated Artwork

ShokoCon does not permit the sale, display, or distribution of AI‑generated artwork in any form. This includes, but is not limited to:

Prints
Posters
Digital downloads
Merchandise featuring AI‑generated imagery
Any artwork created using generative AI tools

Only original, human‑created artwork is allowed.

8A. Prohibition of Unlicensed or Bootleg Merchandise

Exhibitors and guests may not sell or display:

Bootleg figures
Unlicensed reproductions
Items sourced from mass‑production sites such as Temu, Alibaba, AliExpress, or similar platforms

Merchandise designed to imitate or replicate official branded products

All products must be officially licensed or originally created by the exhibitor.

8B. Inspection & Compliance
ShokoCon reserves the right to inspect any booth, table, or display at any time during the event.

If AI‑generated artwork or unlicensed merchandise is discovered, the exhibitor or guest will be required to immediately remove the items.

8C. Zero‑Tolerance Enforcement (No Refunds)
If an exhibitor or guest is found violating this policy:

They may be removed from the event at the discretion of event management.

No refunds will be issued for tables, badges, fees, or any associated costs.

Future participation in ShokoCon may be restricted or denied.

9. NO VAPE, TOBACCO, CBD, OR ANY TYPE OF SMOKING-RELATED SALES ARE ALLOWED. THIS IS AN ALL-AGES COMIC BOOK / ANIME CONVENTION AND WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE SMOKING OF ANY KIND. IF YOU SELL VAPE, TOBACCO, CBD, OR ANY TYPE OF SMOKING ITEMS AT THE EVENT, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE, WITH NO REFUND GIVEN. 

10. 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. 

11. No outside food vendors are allowed. The Convention Center has an exclusive on food sales. This applies to Food Trucks on the Convention Center property. 

12. Adult materials must be either behind the table or, if displayed on a table or display rack bagged or covered so that minors may not open it. Any adult material containing nudity must be covered in accordance with local and state laws. Artists/Exhibitors 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. 

13. All art must be made by the artist, AI-produced art is not permitted in the exhibitor hall/display - if ShokoCon Staff suspect that displayed art is AI, the pieces in question may require further investigation 

14. Exhibitors may not display foul language or other offensive slogans, memes, innuendo, or materials in their space. Political propaganda that others may find offensive is prohibited. No symbols of hate or implied symbols of hate will be tolerated. Failure to comply is grounds for removal from the show without refund. 

15. No Live Animals. Exhibitors may not engage in the sale of live animals at the event. 

16. Nudity is NOT allowed in the convention center under any circumstances. 

17. No Bingo, Lottery type gaming (or gambling of any sort) is allowed. 

18. No Sales Onsite or Promotion for Online or Offsite Sales of any guns real or replica. 

19. State tax is the responsibility of the artist/vendor to collect according to state laws. 

20. No exhibit may be higher than 12’ without prior approval by ShokoCon. All booth signage should be front-facing only. No exhibit may block or interfere with other exhibits or with the aisle space. Any damage caused to the building or its furnishings by the Artist/Exhibitor is the sole responsibility of the Artist/Exhibitor. 

21. Abandoned Property: Any property not removed from the Convention Center that has not been claimed within forty-eight (48) hours following the end of the event will be considered abandoned by the Exhibitor. 

22. Exhibitors hereby give permission to be photographed and recorded for any and all future ShokoCon use. 

23. No Standard Exhibitor is allowed to sublease its space without prior approval from ShokoCon. No National Brands may engage in branding or lead generation activities under the proxy of a Standard Exhibitor. Standard wholesaling practices remain ok. 

24. Exhibitors/Artists are not permitted to solicit or sell in any part of the convention besides directly in front of their immediate booth/table area. 

25. ShokoCon 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. 

26. ShokoCon reserves the right to immediately terminate any vendor that violates these terms and upon notice the vendor must immediately vacate the premises with all their property 

CANCELLATION TERMS: 

100% refund will be offered until 01/30/27

No refunds will be issued beyond 02/01/27

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