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Jun 26, 2007 - Archived - This is the archive of the I-CON 26 website, it will no longer be updated. For the latest I-CON news, please visit the main I-CON site at http://iconsf.org

Apr 30, 2007 - Indie Movies - The final list of indie movies shown at I-CON26 has been updated, check it out at the films page.

Apr 17, 2007 - AeroSith at I-CON 26 on Youtube - You can find a video of AeroSith performing at I-CON 26 on youtube here. Enjoy!

Apr 3, 2007 - Charity Auction - A video of Spat doing some creative auctioning for charity at I-CON 26 can be found on youtube here. Our charity auction this year benefited Breast Cancer Help, find more info here!

Mar 25, 2007 - I-CON 26 Photo Highlights - A small photo gallery has been added here. It will be updated as frequently as possible. Enjoy the pics!

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I-CON 26 Rules & Regulations

I-CON (with a hyphen) is presented annually by ICON Science Fiction, Inc. (without a hyphen; hereafter referred to as 'ICON') and I-CON at Stony Brook (with a hyphen again). ICON is a not-for-profit corporation which is a legal entity separate from New York State and the State University of New York. Because I-CON is held on a State University campus, we have listed their regulations, which we are all obligated to obey, as well as some of our own having to do specifically with the convention. Rules are subject to change without notice.

SCHEDULE INQUIRIES:

Scheduled appearances by guests are subject to change at any time, up to and including during the convention as a result of schedule or travel conflicts. In order to see most of our guests, be on the registration line in the Sports Complex by 5:00 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday or Sunday, and be willing to stay at the convention until at least 8:00 p.m. (Friday until 10:00 p.m.)

UNIVERSITY SMOKING POLICY:

Smoking is PROHIBITED:
- in ALL indoor locations
- in all enclosed areas including, but not limited to, loading docks, parking garages, building entrances, and covered walkways.
- within 15 feet of any building entrance.
- in all University vehicles including buses, vans, cars, and trucks.
Sale of any tobacco products is prohibited on campus, and cigarette advertisements must not be publicly displayed at the University. If you want to smoke, please go outside, at least 15 feet from the building entrance. And please do not litter the campus with cigarette butts.

PARKING:

Please park only in designated areas to avoid being towed at your own expense!

SAFETY AFTER DARK:

We ask that no one walk to the parking lots alone after dark. While the sponsors of I-CON accept no liability concerning your safety on campus, we can provide either another attendee or a volunteer staff member to walk with you to your car after dark. Ask at our Info Desk for an individual or group escort.

CAMPUS ACCESS:

For security reasons, entrance and exit to campus is restricted to the main entrance on Nicolls Road after midnight. If you wish to re-enter campus after this time, be prepared to stop and show your convention badge to the University Police on duty.

FIRST AID:

If anyone becomes ill or injured during the convention, please contact one of our many staff members and we will alert the proper campus authorities to render assistance.

ALCOHOL / DRUGS:

No alcohol or drugs are permitted in the convention area or anywhere on campus.

BEHAVIOR POLICY:

The sponsors of I-CON reserve the right to refuse or revoke convention membership from anyone who either has proven to be disruptive or incompliant with convention rules in the past or exhibits such behavior at this year.s event. Convention membership will be forfeited, without refund, by anyone causing a disturbance or violating our rules or the campus's rules (except parking violations) and the individual will be expelled.

OUTSIDE FOOD:

No outside food will be permitted in the Indoor Sports Complex.

SKATING / SKATEBOARDS:

There is a University ban on all recreational skating and skateboarding.

COSTUMES / WEAPONS:

Costumes are encouraged, but keep them PG rated. We have had complaints from concerned parents in the past. Bladed weapons must be fully sheathed and peace-bonded at all times. Whips must also be peace-bonded. PLEASE BRING ALL PEACE-BONDED WEAPONS TO THE SECURITY DESK WHEN YOU ENTER THE CONVENTION FOR A PEACE-BOND CHECK. Anything else, especially anything that even slightly resembles a gun shape, is not allowed. Projectile weapons are not allowed. Even the slightest infraction of these rules is cause for immediate ejection from the convention and campus with no warning and no refund. No water pistols either, please.

RESTRICTED AREAS:

While your event membership entitles you to attend most of the convention and its activities, there are a few areas that are for our program participants and their invited guests only. We ask that you please respect these 'limited seating' areas. Anyone caught in the Hospitality areas who is not on our guest list will be expelled from the convention and will forfeit their membership.

LOST BADGES:

If you lose your badge, you must purchase a new one at the full membership price. If you find your original badge, present both badges at the membership/info desk and we will arrange for a refund for the second badge.

NO REFUND POLICY:

I-CON generally maintains a 'no refunds' policy. However, if you have a major complaint, please bring it to the attention of our staff in the Sports Complex during the convention, or write us a letter to make us aware of any problems. If you feel that a refund is owed to you, feel free to send a complete explanation to our address at right and we will take it under consideration. Be sure to include your name, address, and home telephone number.

AUTOGRAPHS:

Are NOT guaranteed! There may be a limit on the number of autographs per person. We reserve the right to close off any autograph line due to time or occupancy constraints.

MEMBERSHIPS:

You may only wear your own badge.the badge with your name on it. You are not permitted to wear someone else.s badge. The resale of I-CON memberships for profit without permission (scalping), the counterfeiting of memberships or badges, or the fraud involved in willfully gaining membership or admission without paying proper membership dues is illegal and strictly prohibited. Violators will forfeit any memberships in their possession, without refund, and will be legally prosecuted.

CHILDREN:

All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. To be eligible for the discounted Child.s Membership, a child must be between 6 and 12 years of age. Children 5 and under are entitled to free membership when accompanied by an adult. We reserve the right to revoke membership and expel from the convention all unaccompanied children and their parents/guardians.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS:

Students 13 and older are eligible for the discounted Student Membership with a current valid student ID. Anyone requesting the discounted student membership must show their current valid student ID from any college or secondary school for EACH membership to be purchased. NO EXCEPTIONS.

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOTAPING:

No cameras, photography or videotaping allowed in the Art Show.

DEALERS ROOM:

Please respect the Dealers Room closing hours by leaving promptly by the designated closing times which will be posted. Also, remember that individual dealers are not required to stay open until the room closes, and may leave early, especially on Sunday.

SHOPLIFTERS:

Will be immediately removed from the convention with no refund, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of age. Don't try it!

CONSUMERS BEWARE:

I-CON has warned its dealers to follow all copyright and licensing laws as well as all state and local sales tax laws. However, we are not responsible for anything the dealers sell, or any unauthorized use by them of copyrighted material etc. When purchasing items such as videotapes, audiotapes etc. be sure to request a receipt with business name, address and phone #, in case an item turns out to be defective and has to be returned. Ask to view all videotapes before purchasing them to ensure they are of adequate quality.

ADVERTISERS:

The sponsors of I-CON accept no liability or responsibility pertaining to any advertisements which appear in any I-CON publications. If you do have a problem with one of our advertisers, however,we would like to hear about it.

DISCLAIMER:

All information in all I-CON publications is subject to change without notice, including but not limited to: membership fees, mail-in deadlines, ad rates, and all advertised guests.

CONTACTING US:

I-CON is run completely by volunteers. We have no paid employees or office staff, so if you have any specific questions about the convention, please send your typed or printed questions to the address below. Only inquiries that are legible and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be answered. Phone messages left on our phone mail system, electronic mail messages, and faxes are NOT guaranteed to receive a response. If you have a problem regarding an order for memberships, advertising, or dealers tables, please include your check number, membership number, full name, address, and day and evening telephone numbers, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. The address and phone numbers listed below are the only address and phone numbers you should use in contacting ICON. E-mail addresses, provided for your convenience, are monitored sporadically and are subject to change without notice.

FINAL NOTES:

Please remember that these rules are for your own protection and to ensure that everyone has an equal chance of having a good time.

ICON Contact Info:

ICON Science Fiction, Inc.
PO Box 550
Stony Brook, NY 11790-0550
Voice Mail: (631) 632-6045
FAX: (631) 632-6355
E-Mail info@iconsf.org
Website www.iconsf.org
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Apr 3, 2007 - SPEWGILIST I-CON Survey -

The kind folks over at http://www.spewgilist.com have posted a very nice survey for exhibitors, guests, and volunteers from I-CON 26. You can access it from the following links:

For Exhibitors
Username: icon26x
Password: icon26x

For Guests
Username: ICON26G
Password: icon2007

For Volunteers
Username: ICON26V
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