1. No nudity, profanity, anything deemed racially or culturally offensive will be allowed. No politically charged or discriminatory cosplays or props will be allowed “at the discretion of the competition organizers”. When in doubt, ask!
2. No liquids, messy substances, glitter, confetti, objects smaller than 3 square inches, or anything that may pose a danger is allowed to be used as part of your stage walk. 
3. Contestants will not be judged on their race, body type, gender, mobility aids, etc.
4. All contestants must hold a valid entry badge to the convention for the date of the competition and prejudging.
5. All contestants must be 13 years of age or older to enter (groups with children under the age of 13 will not be allowed to enter the child that is under age).
6. Any prop or weapon must have passed inspection and be approved by the Weapons and Prop Compliance Team prior to the contest.
7. No live animals are permitted on stage, except for certified service animals if required by a contestant.
8. No electrical power connections will be provided. If your costume requires power, it must be part of your costume design.
9. Any costume that may cause harm to the contestant or other contestants and attendees will not be allowed. Entrants must be able to wear their costumes for the duration of the competition (2+hours) with no undue harm such as overheating, excess weight, bruising or lacerations, cutting off circulation to limbs etc.
10. All entrants MUST be able to MOVE on their own. Costumes that require assistance will not be allowed for entry.
11. The maximum size for group entries will be six (6) people.
12. Build Books will be required to be provided to the judges on the day of the competition. Points will be deducted if contestants do not provide one.