ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

The International Society of Caricature Artists (ISCA) is dedicated to providing a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, age or skill level. We the Board would like to state plainly and clearly that the safety and comfort of all of our members is very important to us.  

We do not tolerate harassment in any form. This policy pertains to any ISCA-sanctioned event, workshop, or gathering, whether in person or in virtual space. This includes the annual ISCAcon, the ISCA Discord Server, caricature.org, as well as posts or comments on any ISCA-affiliated social media groups or pages. Harassment includes but is not limited to: deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of events, inappropriate physical contact, unwelcome sexual attention (including non-consensual sexual depictions in a piece of art and/or the sharing of such art) and derogatory verbal, written, or illustrated commentary related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, age, or skill level. Members asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. 

ISCA members, guests, speakers, staff and organizers alike violating these rules are subject to membership termination and may be expelled from the social media channels and/or events (without refund) at the discretion of the ISCA Board of Directors. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed or have any other concerns, please contact a board member or volunteer immediately. At ISCAcon, Board members will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your membership.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact executivedirector@caricature.org

If you have an instance of harassment to report, you may do so using this form (with an option for remaining anonymous).

MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT

All ISCA Members in attendance at the Conference are expected to follow the Member Code of Conduct.

ISCACON CHILD POLICY

• Children ages 2 and under are free. 

• Children ages 3 to 12 years old must be registered with a children’s ticket and receive an attendance wristband at registration. Children’s wristbands are required for entry to all ISCAcon rooms and events for the entire duration of the conference. 
• Adults are required to provide emergency contact information for any child registrant. Please visit the Registration Area when you arrive on-site for more information.
• All children must be accompanied by a paid, registered adult at all times.
• All attendees at least 13 years old by the start date of the Conference must register as an attendee.
• If your child is age 12 or under by the start date of the Conference, they may be registered with a children’s ticket.
• If your child of any age would like to compete they must register as a Competitor.
• Adults supervising their children must be mindful of respectful common sense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property. 
• Unacceptable Behaviors include, but are not limited to: Frequent loud noises or outbursts, excessive running or horse playing, touching others’ belongings, invading others’ personal space, and destruction of another’s artwork or property. Continued unacceptable behavior may result in the revoking of ballroom entry and privileges for the child. 

ISCACON PET POLICY

• Certified service animals are always allowed.

• Pet attendance is subject to venue policy. 

• If your dog or cat is allowed at the venue, they are allowed at ISCAcon unless otherwise stated below. 

• Pets other than dogs or cats may be considered for attendance, pending Board approval.

• Adults supervising their pets must be mindful of respectful common sense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property. Keep pets leashed, contained, or restricted to your personal space. 

• Continued unacceptable behavior may result in the revoking of ballroom entry and privileges for the pet/s. Unacceptable Behaviors Include, but are not limited to: Making a mess, fighting with other pets, wandering in prohibited places, endangering themselves or others, damaging others’ property, bothering others (e.g. frequent barking, climbing, jumping, scratching, etc.)

• All pets must be accompanied and supervised by a paid, registered adult at all times.

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