Exhibitors are considered attendees of Tekko, and must abide by all convention rules at all times as they are listed on the Tekko website.

Any Exhibitor caught selling, advertising or otherwise dealing any goods or services deemed illegal under the laws of the United States of America, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be removed from the convention immediately with no monetary compensation.

All Exhibitors will accept full responsibility for the collection and payment of any local, state and federal taxes. All Exhibitors that do not currently possess a tax registration from the PA Department of Revenue will be required to complete a PA-100 Enterprise Registration form. This form can be obtained online at  https://www.pa100.state.pa.us/

At Tekko, we value our community and the creatives within it. As such, we do not use generative AI on our website or social media. We also do not permit anything created with generative AI to be used anywhere on convention premises, nor sold in our vendor hall, artist alley, or gaming halls. You will always reach another human when reaching out, via email or social media. We are committed to supporting our community with a human touch, as we would not be here without your support.

Thank you!

Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining all documentation (licenses, permits, approvals, etc.) required by law, Tekko or the DLCC applicable to their activities at Tekko. Failure of an Exhibitor to produce such documentation upon request may result in removal from the convention.

Many attendees of Tekko are minors and/or families. In order to protect minors from potentially offensive material, the following policies will be observed by all Exhibitors:

1. All adult materials will be clearly marked as such.

2. All adult media (DVDs, videotapes, CDs, etc.) will be displayed spine out only.

3. All adult materials will be blocked from public view with opaque material.

4. All Exhibitors will ask for and verify appropriate ID before attempting to sell any adult material to any attendee.

“Adult” in these cases refers to any materials that are sexually explicit, extremely graphically violent or otherwise unsuitable for children. If such materials are seen out in the open or if Tekko staff receives complaints, the Exhibitor will be reminded of our adult materials policy ONCE. Any Exhibitor failing to comply after being reminded of our policy, or selling inappropriate materials to minors, will be removed from the convention with no monetary compensation.

Pittsburgh JCS, Inc. reserves the right to inspect an Exhibitor’s entire inventory at any time and to

require an Exhibitor to remove items from public display, or change the method of display, if they are deemed unsuitable to the standards set by Tekko. Withholding of inventory during an inspection, refusal to remove items upon request or continuation of sale of such items will result in breach of contract, and may result in removal from the convention (see “Exhibitor Removal Policy” below).

Pittsburgh JCS, Inc. does not allow the sale or advertisement of bootleg, pirated or unlicensed merchandise. Such items include but are not limited to:

• SonMay (SM) CDs

• Golden Apple CDs

• Ever Anime A8, Ever Anime GM, and Ever Anime Best Song Collections CD's

• Golden Anime CD's

• Game Music brand CD's

No gambling, no bingo, no games of chance, and no lottery type games are allowed if they require any exchange of money. Prize wheels that are free to spin are allowed. If you are unsure if your game is allowed, please contact the Exhibitors Area Coordinator.

Exhibitor is prohibited from selling, or making otherwise available certain kinds of merchandise (“Barred Merchandise”) at Tekko. Examples of Barred Merchandise shall include, but are not limited to:

• ANY Pins, Wall Scrolls, Models (Resin or Vinyl kits), Decals, Stickers and Posters which are not properly marked and labeled with the appropriate copyright information.

• ANY unlicensed Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts Blades, Gun Blades, Buster Blades, Buster Swords, Key Blades, Key Swords, and Swords or Sword like items from Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts regardless of size shape or intended use.

• ANY unlicensed swords or knives based on the swords or knives used in any other form of media.

• ANY Cosmetic or Non-Cosmetic Contact Lenses.

• ANY plush, hats, plush hats, or plush type materials that do not contain a Tush Tag and a Swing Tag from a licensed work.

• ANY products with Swing Tag with a JAN Code that has fewer or more single digits than (13) thirteen.

• ANY Licensed Merchandise without the appropriate copyright information listed or included on/in the product.

• ANY goods or services listed under the “Legal Policy” section above

• ANY paraphernalia that may be used for illegal substances. (Glass pipes, water pipes, etc.)

• The display and/or sale of items classified as, or similar to, but not limited to grab bags, grab boxes, mixed bags, and variety boxes not assembled by the manufacturer is not permitted. This includes brown bag clearances. If you are unsure if your blind box item is allowed, please contact the Exhibitors Area Coordinator.

• ANY unlicensed costumes, cosplays, accessories, or other forms of apparel of a copyrighted or licensed character, design, or series.

• ANY Fanart of any form of media that the exhibitor has not obtained a proper license for from the owner of the property.

• Any violation will come with a single warning, at which time the Exhibitor will be asked to remove the offending material and/or advertising. Failure to comply, or a subsequent violation, will result in removal from the convention (see “Exhibitor Removal Policy” below).

The sale of live steel weapons will not be permitted without express permission from the Exhibitors Area head. Any Exhibitor without permission with such items in their booth will be asked to remove them from the floor and if non-compliant, the Exhibitor will be removed from the event with no monetary compensation. Any weapons sold must comply with the Item Display and Removal Policy listed above.

Pittsburgh JCS, Inc. neither condones nor prohibits the sale of weapons. However, attendees must comply with the weapons policy listed on the Tekko website, which prohibits them from carrying “live steel,” functioning imitation guns (such as but not limited to paintball, bb-gun, and pellet gun) or other dangerous items. Exhibitors should take extra care in the design and positioning of their displays to ensure that there is no mishandling of merchandise. The Exhibitors Area Coordinator may require items be removed from sale if there is an apparent danger to attendees, Exhibitors, convention staff, or merchandise.

Upon selling any weapon, Exhibitors are required to package it securely and advise the purchaser that opening the package within the convention is prohibited, and the weapon should be taken to the buyer’s vehicle or hotel room immediately upon leaving the Exhibitors Area. Pennsylvania State Law prohibits the sale of weapons to minors; any Exhibitor in violation of this law will be removed from the event with no monetary compensation.

Convention Staff will monitor the room on a regular basis during operating hours, and overnight security will be provided. Please take extra precaution in the placement of merchandise and cash to guard against the possibility of theft. Exhibitors are solely responsible for their own property, merchandise and money. Pittsburgh JCS, Inc. and its personnel assume no liability for loss or damage including but not limited to merchandise, equipment or revenue.

Exhibitors will be held solely responsible for any damage occurring within the area of their booth.

Pittsburgh JCS, Inc. reserves the right to revoke an Exhibitor’s right to sell merchandise at, and remove the Exhibitor from, Tekko at any point leading up to and including during the convention itself, for any reason including, but not limited to, violation of one or more of the rules or policies set forth in this contract. Upon notification of removal from the convention, the Exhibitor is expected to surrender their Exhibitor badges and leave the convention area immediately. There will be no monetary compensation in any form. If the Exhibitor is removed from the convention after Thursday set up is complete, or before Sunday tear down has started, the Exhibitor may hand carry all merchandise out the front door of the convention center, or they may return on Sunday at 3:00 PM to tear down and load out with the rest of the Exhibitors in the Exhibition Hall.