MFC has established the following rules and guidelines regarding the display and sale of merchandise in the dealer den to protect dealers, attendees, MFC volunteers and MFC staff. These rules are also in place to ensure that the den remains a fun and entertaining experience for all individuals involved. - These rules apply to all areas of the dealer den where dealers are permitted to sell items or services. - These rules will be updated as circumstances and legal requirements change. The latest version will be available at any time by contacting the den manager at mfcdealerden@gmail.com . - MFC reserves the right to refuse a dealer table to anyone for any reason at any time. - Any decision regarding the interpretation of the rules will be at the discretion of the den manager. 1. Dealers Permits 1.1. All dealers must have suitable permits to sell products in Australia. 1.2. Den security will ensure that all minors entering the SFW room will be accompanied by a parent or guardian, but dealers are responsible for ensuring that parents/guardians are present when completing sales, to ensure that all sales are conducted between adults. 1.3. If at any point a minor attempts to complete a sale without an accompanying parent/guardian, dealers are not to accept this sale and are to contact the den manager to resolve the issue. 2. Health & Safety 2.1. Dealers must wear masks at all times whilst in the den unless eating/drinking. 2.2. Masks must, at a minimum, fit properly and snugly to fully cover the nose and mouth, and secure snugly under the chin. 2.2.1. Masks worn incorrectly (under the nose/chin, so that the nose and mouth are not fully covered) will not be tolerated in the den. 2.2.2. The following will not be accepted: Face coverings (including bandanas) which do not secure around the chin, neck gaiters, costume masks/balaclavas, masks made from mesh materials, face coverings that contain holes or are significantly damaged. 2.3. Dealers may remove their masks to eat or drink as required. 2.3.1. This must only be done when behind the dealer’s own table, and masks must be replaced once done. 2.4. As much as is practicable, please ensure that you safely distance yourself from others whilst in the den. 2.5. Please ensure that you sanitise your hands (hand sanitiser will be made available throughout the den) when entering the den, or after touching your masks (e.g. removal for eating/drinking). 2.6. It is the responsibility of dealers/assistants to take reasonable care of their health/wellbeing whilst in the den. 2.6.1. If at any point you are feeling unwell, please notify the den manager who will source first aid or other care/support as required. 2.6.2. Water bottles will be provided for all dealers/assistants, and water will be made available throughout the den for dealers/assistants to use. 3. Content Rating - SFW Room 3.1. This section of the den is to adhere to a strict M rating. No sexualised nudity (e.g. exposed genitalia) is permitted for display. 3.2. No depictions of sexual activity (whether explicit or implied) are permitted for display. 3.3. Non-sexualised nudity (e.g. depictions where genitals are absent, and no sexual themes are present) is permitted for display. 3.4. R18 content may be kept in a closed folder clearly marked as containing adult content, not to be displayed at the front of a table but kept within reach of the dealer at all times. 3.5. 18+ attendees may request to view this folder, and dealers will be responsible for ensuring that they have sighted the attendee’s badge to confirm it is an adult badge. 3.6. If any minor requests to view the folder, the dealer is to notify the den manager immediately and is not to present the folder for viewing. MFC staff will be responsible for disciplinary action in this case. 3.7. Final determination as to whether an item adheres to the rules above will be at the discretion of the den manager. 4. Content Rating - NSFW Room 4.1. This section of the den is to adhere to a MA-15 rating. Sexualised nudity is permitted for display, but exposed genitalia (excluding nipples) must be censored using an opaque material (e.g. post-it note, sticker). 4.2. Implied sexual activity is permitted for display, any explicit sexual activity must have exposed genitalia censored using an opaque material (e.g. post-it note, sticker). 4.3. Fetish content is permitted for display provided it is adherent to the rules above. 4.3.1. Fetish content that depicts non-consensual activity, or sexual activity between persons under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited. Display of this content will result in removal from the den. 4.4. Non-sexualised nudity (e.g. depictions where genitals are absent, and no sexual themes are present) is permitted for display. 4.5. R18 content may be kept in a folder, displayed at the front of the table. Den security is responsible for ensuring that only 18+ attendees are permitted in the NSFW room, so all attendees will be permitted to view this folder at any time. 5. Content of Materials 5.1. All items sold in the den must be the creation (via original work or manufacture of an original work) of the dealer, or approved for resale by the creator of the artwork/item. 5.2. The sale and display of fraudulent, plagiarised or bootleg items are strictly prohibited, display or sale of these items will result in removal from the den. 5.3. The display or sale of AI-generated artwork or other creations will be considered intellectual property theft and is strictly prohibited. 6. Professionalism and Behaviour 6.1. It is an expectation that dealers and assistants will maintain a reasonable level of courtesy when in the den. 6.2. Inappropriate or malicious use of profanity, profane gestures, or mannerisms will not be tolerated. This behaviour will result in a warning from MFC staff and repeated infractions may result in the removal of a dealer or assistant from the den. 6.3. Verbal or physical altercations between dealers, assistants, attendees, volunteers, or staff are unacceptable and will result in immediate expulsion of the offending parties from the convention without refund. 6.3.1. If, as a dealer or assistant, you feel uncomfortable at any time with an attendee or another dealer, please notify the den manager immediately to resolve the situation. 6.4. Only persons with a dealer/assistant badge will be permitted behind a dealer table or booth unless prior approval has been given from the den manager. 6.5. Dealers and assistants must wear their badges at all times whilst in the den. 6.5.1. Only dealers and assistants wearing correct badges will be permitted in the den during bump-in/bump-out, as well as outside of normal den hours with approval from the den manager. 7. Table Guidelines 7.1. Dealers are not permitted to resell their tables, nor to share table space with any other persons not authorised by MFC as a dealer. 7.1.1. Arrangements may be made for table space to be shared with prior approval from the den manager. 7.2. If a dealer is no longer able to attend or deal at MFC, please contact the den manager for a refund, in accordance with MFC’s refund policy. 7.3. Distracting/obtrusive displays will not be permitted in order to ensure comfort and accessibility for all dealers and attendees. 7.3.1. Distractions may include excessive/flashing lights or loud music/sound played from audio/display devices at a table. 7.3.2. Obtrusive displays include those that protrude beyond the front of the table, or that protrude onto other dealers’ table space. 7.3.3. The final determination of what constitutes a distracting or obtrusive display will be at the discretion of the den manager. 7.4. Ensure that you keep pathways clear as much as possible, and that any large items are stored underneath the table. MFC staff may request that items that obstruct pathways and exits be moved, or removed from the den. 7.5. Dealers and assistants are expected to be behind their tables when selling items or working on commissions. Sitting in areas that obstruct pathways is not permitted. 7.6. Please use bags that will be provided at the start of the convention for any rubbish, dealers will be responsible for their own waste. 7.7. Please report any spills or larger messes to MFC staff so that this can be dealt with as soon as possible. 8. No-Show, Refunds, and Waitlists 8.1. Refund requests - Dealers may request a refund of their table space until Saturday, December 31st, 2022. 8.1.1. Dealers must send this request in writing to mfcdealerden@gmail.com 8.1.2. Requests for a refund made after December 31st will be considered late cancellations and will be considered on a case-by-case basis with MFC staff. 8.2. No-Shows - A dealer will be considered a “no-show” if they do not arrive to claim their table four hours after the den opens on Friday, 24th February 2023. 8.2.1. Dealers must contact the den manager at mfcdealerden@gmail.com or via Telegram directly if they are running late so that their table will be held for them. 8.2.1.1. If this lateness will extend beyond an entire day of the convention, the table will be dealt with at the discretion of the den manager and MFC’s con chair. 8.2.2. In the event of a no-show, the den manager will handle the allocation of the vacant table. 8.3. In the event of a cancellation/refund by a current dealer, the den manager will select a dealer at random who had been considered for the den but not accepted due to space allocation, to offer a position in the den. 8.3.1. This offer may be accepted or declined within seven days of it being sent, otherwise, the offer will be withdrawn and made available to the next dealer, chosen by random selection. 8.3.2. Declining this offer will not remove a dealer from the list of those who had applied for MFC 2023 but were not accepted due to space allocation. For queries, comments, or any further clarification of these rules and guidelines, please contact mfcdealerden@gmail.com