Artist Alley Rules

1. SALES:

Artist Alley is a place for artists (and other creative individuals) to promote and sell their work. Therefore anything sold at the table must be a procuct of your own creative work (or a team member, if you work with others).

• a. For example, if you've drawn a comic, you can sell that comic, even if it is commercially printed through a publisher.
• b. Read up on copyright and Fair Use: http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html
• c. If you aren't sure something is sell-able in the alley, please ask the DH before the convention, so that there are no surprises.
• d. You cannot sell commercially produced or unlicensed anime or manga items. This includes the resale of manga, DVDs, clothing, plushies, and figurines. Fan art is allowed.
• e. You also may not use downloaded, scanned, or redrawn copies of images that are not your own work to create merchandise to sell. (here's an example: You cannot download and image from the web and silk-screen it on to t-shirts and sell those in the Alley.) You may not duplicate existing licensed merchandise in any form-clothing, figurines, etc.
• f. the use of professional machines/Industrial machines is prohibited in the Artist Alley. These are products which belong in the Dealers hall and will not be permitted in the Alley. (I.E. the use of compressors or vinyl cut printers belongs in the Dealers' room but a manual press button muchine or products made on a home sewing machine are acceptable for the Alley.)
• g. You should be able to prove that work is your own if asked. (I.E. your signature, other examples of your work, trademark/copyright notice, etc.)
• h. Final determination of appropriateness is at the discretion of the Artist Alley DH.
• i. Due to Hyatt Regency Miami's catering contract, you may not sell any food or items for consumption to convention attendees. This includes offering food or candies to people. Doing this leads to a breach in contract and can result in immediate expulsion.
• j. Adult materials need to be covered or otherwise kept from the reach of minors. Please be responsible in your transaction-purchase and handling of adult materials must involve an ID check. Adult materials include all adult themed art and weaponry (fake or real). If it is found that you are selling to minors you will be removed immediately. Mizu Con reserves the right to require artists to remove items from public display if they are deemed unsuitable to the standards set by Mizu Con. This is enforced.
• k. Please be considerate of other artists with displays, music, etc.
• l. Creative displays (easels, tableclothes, backdrops, and the like) are encouraged, but be certain that your display doesn't interfere with others' space. Music, videos, etc. should not disturb others. Basically, we're asking you to be a good neighbor, because we all very much value the community that is the Artist's Alley.

2. SPACE MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY:

Do not place items in the walkways in front of or behind your table space. Space allowed behind tables is sufficient for backdrops, etc. without interfering in the walkways.

3. ACCESS:

Access to the Artist Alley outside of business hours is restricted to selected Mizu Con staff and individuals wearing special Exhibitor/ Artist badges. I.E. If you forgot something in the Alley you will not be allowed back into the hall.

4. BADGE:

No individual will be allowed to sell merchandise without an exhibitor or artist badge. The only valid place of business during Mizu Con is the contracted space(s) inside the Exhibit Hall. If you are found selling merchandise outside the Exhibit Hall without the express, written consent of Mizu Con, you risk being declared in breach of contract.

5. SPACE IS ASSIGNED:

Please do not move tables without the permission and aid of the Artist Alley staff. The configuration is designed for accessibility, safety and good flow of traffic. If a table needs to moved for purposes of unloading, display set-up, etc, please inform a staff member before the convention. We will attempt to honor all resonable requests.

• a. You must remain at the table you are assigned to. You may not move to another table without written permission of the Artist Alley staff. We will endeavor to give tavle assignments ahead of time, to ease setup.
• b. However, circumstances may change ahead of time, so you may be moved to another spot. We will attempt to contact you, but we cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience this may cause.
• c. You cannot request table spaces, you may ask to be near someone but we will not guarntee that you will be able to be near them.
• d. Any table swaps must be approved by both parties and the Artist Alley DH or ADH. Forms must be signed by all parties. Keep in mind that table swaps will not be reflected on any maps or signs.
• e. If you have not leased a power drop, you may not tap into a power drop without either receiving permission from the artists that have leased the power drop or by paying the lease fee while at the con.

6. ATTENDANCE:

Please plan to ba in attendance at your table for a reasonable amount of time. If you do not claim the space by 8:00am Saturday, and have not made contact with the Artist's Alley DH to make other arrangements, we will release your space for at-con rental.

7. REFUND POLICY:

If you register for a table and pay but find that you are un-able to attend these are important dates for you. To receive a full refund you must place a formal request by November 14th, 2008. To receive a half refund you must place a formal request by November 27th, 2008. After November 27th, 2008 no refunds will be issued. The refund only applies to Artist Alley Tables, Art Show Flats or Tables, and power drops, not to badges.

8. STAFF REQUESTS:

Please follow all resonable requests of con staff. Failure to do so may cause the loss of your table without refund. If there is a dispute with a staff request or you feel the need to have something explained further, please see Hernan Cordoves, or Marlon Stodghill and they will try to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible.

9. LOSS/DAMAGE:

Mizu Con cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to your property while at the con. Please keep an eye on your belongings, merchandise and supplies. Please be community minded and report any suspicious activity to the staff. Please do not attempt to detain shoplifters yourself-call out to staff; we have people trained to handle it.

10. BREAKS:

You are allowed to leave your tables for breaks. We are encourage these breaks to be no longer then 30 minutes, and it is recommended that you remove items of value when you leave. We respectfully suggest that you do not let anyone you don't know handle money at your table in your absence. If you feel you will be gone for more than 30 minutes, either bring along an accomplice or two to watch your space, or you must make arrangements with the staff at the alley staff table to sign out for the day. This is to encourage artists to stay in the alley while it is open; an empty alley makes other artists look bad. If you abandon your table for the day, shortly after the alley opens, witout signing out, your your table may be released to other artists. I.E. if you want to go to the costume contest, dance, fashion show, or burlesque show but need to leave early, make arrangements and it'll be fine, but if you show up for maybe two hours out of everyday, and someone wants space, you could lose it if you have not made arrangements.

11. BINDING CONTRACT:

When you contract space and submit your paperwork, you acknowledge that by signing the contract that you agree to the terms contained in it. That includes these terms. Please, read that contract and ask questions regarding anything you don't understand. If you fail to read this contract prior to signing, you risk being declared in breach of contract.

Please download the PDF file link below, sign and return to Mizu Con (as an EMAIL attachment please):

Mizu Con Artist Alley Contract

Breaking these rules may result in the loss of your space in Artist Alley without refund. Please direct questions or concerns to the Artist Alley DH.