Yaoi-Con 2009 | A Celebration of Male Beauty & Passion in Anime & Manga

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Pre-Registration & At-the-Door Registration:
It is mandatory to show a valid PHOTO ID at the Registration Desk to pick up your badge or to register. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Acceptable forms of photo ID: Valid Driver's License, Passport, School ID that contains photo and date of birth.

If you are a Pre-Registered Attendee, you are only allowed to pick up your own Membership Badge. Each person is required to show a PHOTO ID in order to collect his/her badge and convention materials.

Lost Badge Policy:
Lost Badges will be replaced at the Full At-the-Door Rate of $60. If you later locate your badge, a pro-rated refund will be given. ALL LOST badges should be reported immediately to the Registration Staff.

Lost/Broken Bracelet Policy:
Broken/defective bracelets can be EXCHANGED for a new one for free. LOST bracelets will be replaced at the Full At-the-Door Rate of $60. ALL LOST badges should be reported immediately to the Registration Staff.

We welcome VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested in helping out at Yaoi-Con 2009, please email Todd: [ CONTACT ].

We look forward to seeing you at Yaoi-Con 2009! If you have any Registration inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us: [ CONTACT ]

REGISTRATION FAQ

Q: I'm part of the volunteer staff. Do I have to pay to register?
A: Volunteers have to register (and pay) like everyone else, but volunteers are eligible for raffles, events and freebies that won't be available to other attendees.
NOTE: If you are registering with your 2008 Volunteer hours, please register as normal and submit a payment if necessary. 7+ hours gets you in for half off and 12+ hours gets you in for free. If you don't know how many hours you've accumulated, please email  [ Todd ] to check. Then you will need to email [ Saya ] to let her know you're using your hours for some or all of your payment.

Q: I'm not 18 yet, but I will be before Yaoi-Con is held. Can I register now?
A: Absolutely! If you were born on or before October 30, 1991, you are welcome to register for Yaoi-Con 2009.

Q: I'll be 18 on October 30, 2009. Can I come to the convention?
A: You need to be 18 years old on or before October 30, 2009, to register for Yaoi-Con 2009.

Q: I won't be 18 in time for the convention this year, but I really want to attend! What if I get my parents' permission to come to Yaoi-Con?
A: Yaoi-Con cannot waive the age requirement, even if a minor has parental permission or parental supervision.

Q: What form of payment should I send?
A: BISEINEN-YA accepts both checks and money orders in U.S. funds. If you won't listen to me, listen to your mother: DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL. BISEINEN-YA cannot take responsibility for applications and funds lost in the mail.
*Yaoi-Con can no longer accept payment via PayPal due to its Mature Audiences Policy. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Q: When I photocopy my driver's license, the birth date isn't legible. What do I do?
A: Use another form of ID on which your photo, name and birth date are visible. Try your passport or a combo like school ID plus birth certificate.

Q: Oops! I mailed my application in without my proof of age! Can you process it anyway?
A: NO. We must have all your registration materials -- online form submitted to the database, print out of the registration email, photocopy of your proof of age (if necessary), and payment  -- before we will process your membership. To qualify for the Early Bird ($40) or General Rate ($50), your COMPLETE registration packet must be POSTMARKED by the deadline date.

Q: I missed the General Rate registration deadline!!! What do I do?! Can I mail my packet in anyway?
A: NO. Please register at the convention. If you mail your registration packet POSTMARKED AFTER the deadline, your packet will be returned to you.

Q: I registered, but I can't come to the convention after all. Can I get a refund?
A: BISEINEN-YA cannot refund your membership fee. You can transfer your membership if you follow these steps:

• Find someone 18+ willing to buy your membership from you.
• Give that person the receipt from your registration confirmation packet.
• Email [ Saya ] to let her know who you are transferring your registration to. Please include the person's Full Name, Badge Name, and Email Address.
• That person must then submit an online form to the database, mail in a printout of their registration email, photocopy of their proof of age (if necessary), and your receipt (in lieu of payment) to the registration address POSTMARKED no later than September 26, 2009. Registration staff will contact you both via email to verify the transfer before canceling your registration and processing the new membership. No transfers will be processed after September 26, 2009.

Q: What happens if I violate Yaoi-Con's Code of Conduct?
A: At an Adults Only convention, we're hoping the members will behave like adults. If your behavior is in breach of the convention's Code of Conduct, you will be evicted from the convention and banned from future Yaoi-Cons. Your registration fee will not be refunded.

Q: You already have my proof of age! Why do you need to check a photo ID at the door?
A: We want to be sure the person who picks up the membership badge is the person who paid for it. And we really, REALLY want to be sure you're 18+. Persons who registered with fraudulent proof of age will be turned away at the door and will not be eligible to receive a refund.

NOTE: The above information is subject to change.