{"id":1534,"date":"2021-10-31T12:37:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T18:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capricon.org\/?page_id=1534"},"modified":"2023-02-03T14:15:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T20:15:46","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 literary 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 keeping people healthy. To this effort, it has been decided that All attendees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 <\/strong>in order to attend the convention. Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination is MANDATORY<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all attendees, your documentation needs to be directly from the healthcare provider that completed your vaccination, and you can display your proof as a photograph on your smartphone, showing the Registration team proof through VaxVerify<\/a>, or by presenting a physical copy of your vaccination card. Please head to the Registration Desk to pick up your badge. You will need proof of vaccination to pick up your badge at Registration. Completed vaccination means that you have obtained the maximum number of injections required by your vaccine choice by January 19, 2023<\/strong>. This allows for the minimum number of days after injection before your vaccination is fully effective. Please see below for a more detailed timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to submit proof of vaccination status before the con, please use the following form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone 18 years or older must also present a government-issued ID such as driver\u2019s license or passport that matches the name on your vaccination record. 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 taking all precautionary measures. Properly worn masks covering the nose and mouth are required for all convention members and guests in all convention spaces, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary.<\/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 age are required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth in all convention spaces, except when actively eating and drinking while stationary. <\/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 to wear your mask in convention function spaces after Closing Ceremonies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enforcement: <\/strong>Staff will be trained to watch for appropriate 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 mark the badge of this person. If a second infraction occurs, Staff will inform the attendee that they must leave the convention space, visibly mark the badge a second time, and confiscate the badge. The badge will be turned into Operations and the person will not be allowed to purchase a new badge. Two (2) visible marks on the badge will be equivalent to no badge at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refund Policy: <\/strong>Badges purchased prior to the announcement of the vaccination requirement (September 30, 2022) can be refunded by emailing registration@capricon.org<\/a> <\/em>with the names of those wishing a refund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you should fall ill before the event and are unable to attend, a full refund of your badge will be 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 interference with event operations, excessive discomfort to other attendees, or adversely affects Phandemonium\u2019s relationship with its guests, its venue, or the public is strictly forbidden and may result in revocation of membership privileges.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This policy is a living document and will be regularly updated with the latest guidance from the local, state, 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