Tekkoshocon regularly reviews its rules and policies. The following are the rules for Tekkoshocon VII in April 2009. They are posted so that attendees have a general idea of what to expect at Tekkoshocon. The Tekkoshocon VIII rules will be posted as the convention approaches.

Attendee Rules

Don't be stupid. Stupid is defined as, but not limited to, doing any of the following:

• Violating local, state, federal, international, interdimensional or intergalactic law. If someone has to go to the Spirit Realm to rescue you, odds are you were stupid.

• Ignoring reasonable requests made by convention or hotel staff regarding the safety and/or efficient operation of the convention.

• Moving around the con by any means other than your normal way of walking. For instance, skateboards, heelies, roller blades, bicycles, tricycles, unicycles, recreational vehicles and/or "razor" scooters are not permitted as modes of in-con transportation, but wheelchairs (motored or non-motored), crutches, canes, and/or other items used for those who are permanently or temporarily disabled are permitted. Due to the cleanup involved, teleporting in a swirl of cherry blossoms or substituting logs into your place are also prohibited.

• Not wearing proper footwear at all times. Are you allowed to go barefoot at McDonald's? No, why would you think you can go barefoot here? Proper footwear means it has to have a hard sole. Socks are not proper footwear.

• Running around the con without a parent or guardian (18+) if you are under the age of 13. Why do you need to be with a parent or guardian at all times? To ensure that you aren't doing anything stupid.

• Tekkoshocon is an all ages convention. Try to keep this in mind with regards to your language and dress.

• Tekkoshocon is also a convention for individuals with a sense of smell. Try to keep your body and mouth clean by showering and brushing your teeth. (Once per day is acceptable.)

• Not placing your badge on a part of your body that is appropriate for people other than your doctor or significant other to look at. Acceptable locations include: around your neck, hanging by your shoulder like a purse, around your wrist, attached to a bag or purse that you are carrying and/or around your head like the Karate Kid. Unacceptable locations include: your crotch, shoe, pocket, inside your shirt and/or anywhere else that is not easily visible. Your badge must be visible so that staff can ensure you are a paid attendee.

• Cosplay exemption: People participating in the cosplay competition are exempt from this rule only while in Main Events during the Masquerade and at the Hall Costuming competition. While taking pictures the badge may be concealed.

• Participating in, standing by while cheering on and/or betting on real or mock fighting. Violators may face ejection from the con. (Scheduled Random Battle Group events are the SOLE exception to this stupidity.)

• According to comedian Bill Engvall, carrying a sign is an admission of stupidity. And con attendees may be the definers of stupid, but only John Prager can elevate them to the printed form as a Tekkoshocon Public Safety Rule. Basically, don't carry signs.

• Acting as a human door. The David L. Lawrence Convention Center has been built fully equipped with doors and windows and does not need any assistance. While waiting for events, please wait in a single file line. This is not only a safety issue but a courtesy to fellow attendees and the guests you are in line to see. (Please note: Unlike last year we have more than 2 inches of allowable space for each attendee so accomplishing this task will be relatively simple and not nearly as annoying.)

• Concealing an item that falls under one of the definitions of stupidity. If you have to hide it chances are it's stupid and therefore not allowed.

• Selling items while not at your dealers or artists' alley table. This is not a trial run for your career as a door-to-door sales person nor is Avon calling so please refrain from this activity. Stupidity of this nature may be cause for ejection from the con.

• The David L. Lawrence Convention Center doesn't allow smoking in or AROUND the building. There will be designated smoking areas. DO NOT SMOKE ON THE TERRACES! These rules go double for Spike Spiegel, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, and TRIPLE for Cid Highwind and ninjas from Mortal Kombat (you know who you are!)

• Linejumping is grounds for removal from the park.

• Keep in mind that we are sharing the convention center. And seeing as how we don't want them blasting their music loud enough for us to hear (cause Miyazaki only knows what THEY listen to), let's show them the same respect and not blast our music.