NärCon's rules

Violation of these rules may result in a warning, having your wristband cut, and being removed from the premises. In serious cases, we will also file a police report. If you experience any violations of these rules, please contact our security staff.

• Knives and other bladed weapons are strictly prohibited by law. Special rules apply to cosplay and are listed below.
• No animals are allowed on the premises. Service dogs with a valid certificate of need issued by a county council or equivalent are an exception.
• No furniture or other bulky items that are not part of a cosplay may be brought onto the premises.
• NärCon reserves the right to search you and/or your belongings at any time. Refusal to comply may result in removal from the premises.
• NärCon does not tolerate harassment of any kind. If you have been harassed, please speak to a security guard who will assist you.
• Respect NärCon’s staff and follow all instructions from NärCon’s representatives.
• If you see a fight, always call a security guard. Never get involved yourself.
• Emergency exits and fire escapes must not be blocked. Do not leave anything there.
• In case of a fire alarm, evacuate immediately without retrieving any belongings. Your safety is the most important thing.
• Persons under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be removed, and the appropriate authorities will be informed.
• All forms of unauthorized access to the event will be reported to the police.
• All forms of theft will be reported to the police.
• Sleeping is only permitted in dormitories or on the campsite.
• Eating is not permitted in the dormitories.
• No open fires are permitted on the premises. This also applies to the campsite.
• Crowdsurfing during stage shows is prohibited.
• You may not ride electric scooters or bicycles on the festival grounds, and it is strictly forbidden to charge batteries for these on the premises.

Violation of these rules will result in a warning. If you experience any violations of these rules, please contact our security staff.

• Respect everyone at NärCon, regardless of background.
• Please ask for permission before taking a photo of someone. Not only is it polite, it often helps to get better photos.
• Please ask for permission before touching someone or their belongings.
• We do not use abusive language when speaking to or about each other.

*In cases of extreme harassment that falls under Swedish discrimination laws, a police report will be filed at the victim's request, and the person who has harassed someone may be removed from the premises. This includes similar expressions in all languages and gestures.

• Be considerate of others' allergies.
• NärCon is not responsible for any personal belongings that you store in the dormitories or anywhere else at the event.
• Do not spray hairspray indoors. It's really annoying for everyone.
• Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. This also applies to e-cigarettes.
• Please dispose of litter and recyclables in the appropriate bins, not on the ground.
• Try not to put trash in, or stack on, any overflowing trash cans. Throw your trash in another bin and let us know where it needs to be emptied.
• Take care of yourself. Remember D.E.S.U:
• Drink: Drink plenty of fluids, and remember that many soft drinks are diuretics. Alternate with the Drink of Life: water.
• Eat: Eat delicious food, it's tasty and good for you.
• Sleep: Sleep several hours at a time, at least 6 hours per night. It's more fun to have fun when you're rested.
• Use showers: Shower and take care of your hygiene. We appreciate each other's company more when we smell fresh.