Policies and Agreements

  • I am aware of the risks of attending this Event on this particular date. I promise not to hold the company, its officers, agents, or employees liable or pursue legal action against them. This waiver absolves the company of any duty for injuries sustained on the premises before to, during, or after the activity.

    By checking the box on the registration form, I agree to hold the company completely harmless, including financial responsibility for any injuries sustained, regardless of the cause or circumstances.

    I freely and voluntarily assumes any and all risks which are incidental to the Event, regardless of severity and regardless of whether or not caused by the negligence of Management, including, but not limited to, loss, property damage, injury or damage to persons and/or death. Further, I acknowledge that there is an inherent risk of exposure to communicable disease, including, but not limited to, COVID-19, in any public place where people are present, and, by Participating in the Event, I freely and voluntarily assumes any and all risks related to such exposure. I agree to follow all health and safety instructions, guidelines, or standards issued by local, state, and federal governmental authorities, as well as any health and safety instructions, guidelines, or standards for the Event which may be posted on-site at the Venue, within the Platform (including on the Event website), or as otherwise provided to Participant by Management.

    I will do all in my power to obey corporate staff and all safety requirements, and I will seek clarification if necessary.

  • I acknowledge that Fat Con has zero-tolerance for discrimination and all forms of harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment. Protected classes include but are not limited to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. This zero-tolerance policy means that no form of discriminatory or harassing conduct by or toward any Participant will be tolerated.

    Unacceptable behavior includes but is not limited to disruption of presentations during sessions, in the exhibit hall, or at any in-person or virtual meetups or events throughout the convention. All Participants must comply with the instructions of the moderator and any Fat Con staff.

  • Fat Con strives to make all convention activities and staying at the hotel fully accessible. Fat Con offers a convention Concierge Desk to help with any access needs. Located next to Fat Con’s Registration, learn about other accessibility services provided at Fat Con. You can also obtain an AN (Access Need) sticker. AN stickers are provided to individuals who may have mobility, physical, vision, hearing, cognitive, psychological, or any other type of disabilities that may not be visible. An AN sticker identifies you to Staff, Crew, and Security and indicates that you may need additional support during Fat Con.

    Fat Con works with Scootaround Mobility Equipment or Wheels for Feet for scooters and wheelchairs. Both companies will deliver directly to the hotel. Please contact each for rates and make your reservation prior to Fat Con.

    Fat Con 2025’s location, Embassy Suites Seattle Pioneer Square, has hotel rooms, amenities, parking, restaurants, public facilities, and parking that have physical, visual, and auditory accessibility features. All routes to/from guest rooms, convention areas, restaurants, and amenities are fully accessible. Check the Embassy Suites website for full list of accessible areas/features: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/seapses-embassy-suites-seattle-downtown-pioneer-square/hotel-info/

  • This COVID Policy is subject to change based on guidelines from the King County Health Department and the State of Washington. COVID Policy changes will not change the FatCon Refund Policy.

    COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

    Attendees at FatCon must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. FatCon is defining ‘fully vaccinated’ as:

    • 1 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine shot and at least 1 booster shot

    • 2 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shots and at least 1 booster shot

    • 2 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shots and at least 1 booster shot

    PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION

    Attendees who arrive at FatCon without proof of COVID vaccination will not be allowed entry and their registration fee will not be refunded. Sufficient proof of vaccinated status is a state/federally issued vaccine card, a legible photograph of a vaccine card, or a digital vaccine record.

    MASKS

    FatCon strongly encourages wearing N-95, KN-95, or surgical masks during FatCon.

    TEMPERATURE CHECKS & TESTING

    FatCon will require daily temperature checks. People with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher (as defined by the CDC) will be denied entry and will receive a refund for the day(s) they are unable to attend. Daily testing for COVID-19 is optional. FatCon will supply COVID-19 tests for those who wish to use them onsite.

  • The Fat Con marketing team will be recording and photographing the convention throughout its duration. By attending Fat Con, you consent to having your image captured by official photographers and videographers. The resulting materials, including still photographs, video, and audio recordings may be used by Fat Con, Puckduction, or Shunpike without restriction or financial compensation, in news materials, promotional, materials, on the web, in social media, or other properties for promotional uses. While the marketing team will attempt to get verbal consent when recording or photographing individuals, do not enter the event venue if you do not agree to having your image captured or recorded.