{"id":1534,"date":"2021-10-31T13:37:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T18:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capricon.org\/?page_id=1534"},"modified":"2022-02-01T23:42:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T05:42:40","slug":"capricon-covid-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/capricon.org\/policies\/capricon-covid-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Capricon COVID Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Capricon is not just a science fiction and fantasy\u00a0literary convention. We are a community, and the safety and wellbeing of our community is paramount. We believe that the best way to promote the well being of all of humanity is to follow the science in\u00a0keeping people healthy. To this effort, it has been\u00a0decided that All attendees over the age of 5 must be\u00a0vaccinated against COVID-19 <\/strong>in order to attend the\u00a0convention. Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination is MANDATORY<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all attendees, your documentation needs to be\u00a0directly from the healthcare provider that completed\u00a0your vaccination, and you can display your proof\u00a0as a photograph on your smartphone, showing the Registration team proof through VaxVerify<\/a>, or by\u00a0presenting a physical copy of your vaccination card.\u00a0We also offered a form as an option to submit your\u00a0vaccine information for verification ahead of time.\u00a0This form closed on January 21, 2022. Please head to the Registration Desk to pick up your badge. You\u00a0will need proof of vaccination to pick up your badge\u00a0at Registration. Completed vaccination means that\u00a0you have obtained the maximum number of injections required by your vaccine choice by January 20,\u00a02022<\/strong>. This allows for the minimum number of days\u00a0after injection before your vaccination is fully effective. Please see below for a more detailed timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children under 5 must submit a negative covid test\u00a0within 72 hours of the start of the convention on\u00a0Thursday, February 3rd<\/strong>. Details on accepted covid\u00a0tests can be found in the FAQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone 18 years or older must also present a\u00a0government-issued ID such as driver\u2019s license or passport that matches the name on your vaccination\u00a0record. Those younger than 18 may use a government-issued ID, birth certificate, social security card, school ID, or locally-issued ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face Coverings<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 vaccines are an important tool to help stop the pandemic, but they don\u2019t mean we can stop\u00a0taking all precautionary measures. Properly worn\u00a0masks covering the nose and mouth are required for\u00a0all convention members and guests in all convention\u00a0spaces, except when actively eating or drinking while\u00a0stationary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper use of approved masks in all convention spaces is MANDATORY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All convention members and guests over 2 years of\u00a0age are required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth in all convention spaces, except when actively eating and drinking while stationary.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While convention programs may end after Closing Ceremonies, Capricon maintains control of our contracted spaces through Monday. You must continue\u00a0to wear your mask in convention function spaces after Closing Ceremonies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enforcement: <\/strong>Staff will be trained to watch for\u00a0appropriate use of masks. If an attendee is found to not be wearing a mask or wearing it inappropriately, Staff will give a verbal warning and will visibly\u00a0mark the badge of this person. If a second infraction\u00a0occurs, Staff will inform the attendee that they must\u00a0leave the convention space, visibly mark the badge a\u00a0second time, and confiscate the badge. The badge will be turned into Operations and the\u00a0person will not be allowed to purchase a new badge.\u00a0Two (2) visible marks on the badge will be equivalent\u00a0to no badge at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refund Policy: <\/strong>Badges purchased prior to the\u00a0announcement of the vaccination requirement (November 21, 2021) can be refunded or rolled over\u00a0by emailing registration@capricon.org<\/a> <\/em>with the\u00a0names of those wishing a refund.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you should fall ill before the event and are unable\u00a0to attend, a full refund or rollover of your badge will\u00a0be provided. Let us know by sending an e-mail to registration@capricon.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This policy is based upon the following statement in Phandemonium\u2019s Code of Conduct \u201cAny action or behavior that is illegal or causes significant\u00a0interference with event operations, excessive discomfort to other attendees, or adversely affects Phandemonium\u2019s relationship with its guests, its\u00a0venue, or the public is strictly forbidden and may\u00a0result in revocation of membership privileges.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This policy is a living document and will be regularly\u00a0updated with the latest guidance from the local,\u00a0state, and federal levels as they pertain to our event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covid-19 Policy FAQ<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Q: What do I need to show proof of vaccination?<\/strong><\/em>
A: <\/em>Attendees will be asked to show proof of full vaccination from a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccine on one of the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n