• Otakon does not and cannot guarantee that you will receive an autograph from any particular guest
  • Memberships will not be refunded due to the inability to obtain an autograph from any Guest.
• Otakon staff reserve the right to refuse access or remove members who fail to follow the rules and directions outlined in these policies or verbal instructions.
• Be respectful and considerate of Guests, Otakon Staff, and other members.
• Otakon reserves the right to make amendments to any autograph policy. We will strive to communicate any changes in a timely fashion.
• Please ask the Autograph Staff if Guests are accepting notes or gifts; do not hand them to the guests directly. Any notes or gifts should be presented to an Autographs Staff member to review. Absolutely no food or drink will be accepted.
• There will be no photography or video recording during official signing sessions, unless otherwise noted.
• The following rules and etiquette will be enforced during official autograph sessions:
  • Keep guest interactions brief.
  • Do not touch, hug, or give a handshake to the guests unless the Autographs Staff has indicated it is allowed.
  • Do not request excessive personalization, sketches, etc., unless the guest offers.
  • Prepare any personal items to sign before reaching the guest’s autograph table. (i.e., removing the plastic wrap, having the item opened to where you want the autograph)
  • Personalization (your name) may be required for the autograph; if so, Autographs Staff will provide a sticky note or note card for you to write out your name. Please write legibly and in block capital letters. Do not use any inappropriate nicknames/aliases.
  • Some guests will be signing in a group; please keep in mind that it is polite to get autographs from everyone in the group.