1. You should be civil, kind, and respectful to each other and to the Venue at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, Attendees & Staff.
2. You must be at least 18 years old to attend the Convention, and proof of ID will be required upon registration, which must match the membership data we hold on file for you.
3. Only those who hold membership of Crash Course are permitted to apply for and to attend events & make purchases.
4. You should follow instructions given by Venue management, Crash Course event Staff, and any volunteers visibly shown as Crew on duty.
5. Crash Course takes a zero-tolerance policy to racism, transphobia, biphobia, body-shaming, and other forms of discrimination at our events.
6. Symbols of movements or organisations that support or encourage hateful behaviour are not allowed to be worn at the Convention in any form.
7. Attendees should always obtain consent from the other party before engaging in any physical contact. If in doubt, always ask first!
8. Crash Course Staff and Venue Staff reserve the right to refuse entry or require you to leave the premises if your attendance has been revoked due to a breach of these rules or if the Venue has requested this. Under such circumstances, no Attendee or accommodation fee paid will be refunded.
9. Any Attendee is allowed to roam the common areas of the site that are accessible but must get permission from the residents of another lodge before they can enter. Any attendee caught entering a lodge without permission from the people living there may be subjected to immediate removal from the site.
10. Attendees are liable for any damage to the Venue/Convention property; we reserve the right to ask you to either repair or replace such items.
11. You are allowed to act in light-hearted general animalistic role play in public areas, such as those allowed at other UK furry conventions. Any play must not become sexual or cause a nuisance to other Attendees or the Venue, and you may be asked to stop.
12. The wearing of leashes, collars, and harnesses is allowed in the venue at all times, and gentle tugging and pulling of leashes/chains will be permitted. No force is to be used when holding any leash, harness, collar, or other similar accessory in public areas in the Venue.
13. Any fursuit, costume, outfit, or accessory that is lockable and cannot be unlocked by the wearer accepts that in the case of an issue, emergency, or if a staff member or steward believes there is a welfare concern, force may be used to remove the outfit, and Crash Course accepts no responsibility for damages to any costume, outfit, or accessory.
1. You are expected to drink responsibly.
2. Persons who are intoxicated to the point of impairment may be escorted to their rooms. If this happens on more than one occasion, other sanctions may be imposed.
3. Crash Course has a zero-tolerance policy on the use or selling of illegal drugs. Any attendee found to be using, in possession of, or dealing illegal substances will have their registration immediately revoked and the attendee removed from the venue. All infringements will be reported to the police.
1. Crash Course is a private event. Only registered Attendees with a valid Convention badge and valid membership number may enter the Convention Venue.
2. Your Convention badge must be visible at all times whilst at the Convention Venue, including suiting.
3. The use of a Convention badge in a different name or number to yours is not allowed.
4. Defacing or altering your Convention badge is not allowed.
5. Staying overnight in the Convention Venue without a valid con badge is not allowed.
6. To initiate a refund, you must contact the reg team via the contact email provided on the website. This must include your name, badge number and reason for refund. Refunds will only be processed if the request is made within the specified 7-day period after payment. After the 7-day period, all ticket sales are final, and no refunds will be issued unless under exceptional circumstances.
1. To keep everybody safe, ‘Staff’ will be identified by a unique badge throughout the Convention. If you are unsure of something, want to report something, or discuss whether something is allowed or not, please ask. Staff will also be available on the website so you can check who is staff prior to the event and familiarise yourself.
1. Fursuits, pup hoods, and costumes are encouraged. Please be mindful of your surroundings and ensure that your suit or outfit does not cause inconvenience or harm to others and be mindful of suiters having low visibility. Any items left in publicly accessible areas of the site are there at the owner's risk. Crash Course Weekend does not hold responsibility for item loss or damage. No genitalia should be visible in public areas at any time.
1. Real weapons are not permitted in the Venue.
2. Replica weapons, tools, and toys must be approved by Stewards immediately following your registration on site. These objects will need to be tagged, and the tag must remain on for the duration that the replica is at the Convention.
3. Refusal to tag or failing to declare replica weapons may result in Attendee registration being cancelled.
4. Any item or substance that could present a serious risk to persons or property will be refused from the Convention premises at the discretion of Stewards.
5. Water guns, nerf guns, and similar items should not be fired inside the Venue and externally only as part of any Crash Course officially organised events.
6. Mock fights or any activities that may affect other bystanders are not allowed without permission from staff.
1. By doing photography and videography at Crash Course, you grant us the rights to use your work in connection with the promotion of our events on social media and other places. Footage from private rooms is exempt.
2. Crash Course grants you the right to use videos and photos you have taken at the Convention for private and/or non-commercial purposes only.
3. Crash Course is a private event. Do not photograph or record anyone in situations where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, including interventions by Convention first aiders or staff. The same goes for distributing such content.
4. Attendees live-streaming from the event might violate Attendees’ privacy and therefore require written permission via e-mail from the Convention communications.
5. Publication in for-profit media (such as press, television, or other commercial mass media) requires written permission via e-mail from the Convention communications department.
6. Crash Course reserves the right to record video and take photos in the public areas of the Convention and areas rented by the Convention, as well as during events. By attending the Convention, you agree that videos and pictures taken of you may be broadcast or used in publications without release, compensation, or notification. A release will only be required for material acquired in situations where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.
7. Restrictions or other rules may apply for certain events and areas. Those will be announced on location.
1. Dogs are allowed at Crash Course, they must be registered prior to the Convention via email so we are aware of them. If you require a service animal, you are required to contact registration so that we can properly accommodate their needs.
2. There is a limit of 2 dogs per lodge.
3. If you are bringing an animal, they must not be brought into unsafe environments and correctly fed and taken care of.
1. The consumption of food or drinks purchased from outside of the Convention Venue is required as it is a self catering con. Crash Course is not responsible for providing food or drinks to attendees.
2. For the safety and enjoyment of all Venue guests, reckless or disruptive behaviour is not permitted.
3. Tampering with any fire-protection devices – including abusive triggering of fire doors or alarms – is prohibited and will have serious consequences. The same goes for disabling smoke detectors.
4. Walking barefoot is not allowed in Venue and Convention spaces.
5. Physical advertising (posters, flyers, business cards, etc.) not from Crash Course must be confined to designated, clearly marked locations. Lodge door signs are welcome but must be taken down before checking out.
6. Do not deliberately crack open glow sticks or similar items, i.e., anything containing dyeing, sticky, or corrosive material.
7. Smoking and vaping (e.g., electronic cigarettes) are permitted however must be smoked in consideration of other attendees and away from individuals not wanting to endure second hand smoke. Tobacco products are not to be smoked indoors.
8. No personal items are to be left unattended in public areas at any time and may be subject to removal without notice for security reasons.
1. You are expected to treat Venue rooms and Venue property reasonably and with care. You will be held personally liable for any damage you cause.
2. STICKERS! We know fursona stickers are handed out often at events, and we love to see creativity in our community. However, we must stress that stickers are ONLY to be put on dedicated sticker walls or boards clearly signposted. ANY stickers placed on private property will be considered criminal damage, and the person could be liable for the damage.
3. Leaving a tip instead of a mess would certainly be held in much higher regard.
4. You are required to ask your roommates for permission before running a room party or inviting guests.
5. You may not disturb people in any other Venue lodges. Attendees must keep noise down during the quiet hours (11pm - 6am).
1. Crash Course Weekend is the sole owner of Hyper the Fox and their likeness.
2. Any use of Hyper or their likeness in any medium for the purpose of sale, publication, public media, dissemination, or other commercial gain is expressly prohibited without written permission from Crash Course Weekends Directors.
3. You may not sell items featuring Hyper in the Dealer’s Den without written permission from Crash Course Weekends Directors.
1. Hot tubs may be subjected to daily checks by the site engineers and this must not be hindered by attendees. This is for your safety.
2. No foods are to be taken into the hot tubs, this is to avoid creating a mess.
3. There is no limit on hot tub usage however please ensure you look after yourself. Crash course does not hold any responsibility to personal injury, health issues or death as a result of over usage of hot tubs.
1. By attending the Convention, you agree to comply with UK law and to follow instructions from Crash Course and Venue/Venue Staff.
2. These rules will not be debated during the Convention. Staff from Crash Course will, however, be available for you in case you feel you have been incorrectly or wrongly accused of violating any of the rules. Decisions by Crash Course or the Venue are final.
3. Crash Course reserves the right to impose any sanctions against violators of these rules or persons involved in any other unacceptable behaviour. The definition of unacceptable behaviour remains at the sole discretion of Crash Course or the Venue Staff.
4. Sanctions for violating the rules may range from a friendly reminder to a permanent ban from the Convention.
5. If you have any problems with other Attendees or Staff, please contact staff or con founders.
6. When in doubt, please ask – preferably before the Convention starts. We will gladly answer all your questions.
7. Crash Course reserves the right to revoke membership, attendance tickets, or other status of any persons found to be in breach of this policy document or other such action that may or does jeopardise the good standing of Crash Course, the Convention, or the Venue.
Convention = Crash Course Convention held annually as advertised.
Venue / Venue = The location where the official Crash Course Convention is held.
Crash Course = Crash Course Weekend, the organisers.
Volunteers / Directors / Staff = Volunteers and Staff from Crash Course and/or the Venue’s own Staff.
Attendee(s) = Any approved and registered person attending Crash Course events.