2024 Policy Now Live!

*NEW UPDATE*

2024 Policy Now Live! *NEW UPDATE*

TrotCon 2024 COVID Policy

By purchasing an admission to this event, you are agreeing to be bound by our Communicable Disease Policy.

Revision 2.0.1 [2024-06-05]

The health and safety of everyone attending any TrotCon event is our top priority. THIS POLICY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR AGREEMENT WITH TrotCon AND ACCEPTANCE IS A CONDITION OF ATTENDANCE. In addition to following all applicable laws and regulations, we have implemented policies to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and other communicable diseases at any TrotCon event. These policies will be enforced within all TrotCon convention spaces.

1. If you are ill, stay home.

If you have or develop symptoms of COVID-19 before or during TrotCon, you may not be in any TrotCon spaces.

While you are ill, you have a higher chance of making others ill. Help us keep everyone healthy by not attending TrotCon if you are sick.

2. Face Masks are Optional.

 If you have recently been ill or if you have a weakened immune system, we ask that you wear a proper well-fitting face mask.

Or if you think they just look cool, that’s okay too. Proper medical grade masks and respirators help prevent the spread of communicable diseases and viruses.

COVID-19 Risks & Responsibilities Acknowledgment

By attending, volunteering, staffing, presenting at, and/or vending any TrotCon event…

  • I acknowledge that a risk of infection with COVID-19 (or other communicable hazards) is inherent and unavoidable at TrotCon 2024 and any TrotCon event.

  • I agree to obey all policies, signs, and staff directions relating to health and safety.

  • I acknowledge that TrotCon reserves the right to reduce the number of seats available for events, panels, sessions, and/or workshops or the number of attendees admitted to areas as necessary to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or other communicable hazards.

  • I agree not to attend TrotCon 2024 if I have reason to believe I am, or may be, infected with COVID-19 (whether or not symptomatic) or any other communicable hazard, including without limitation if I have been in close contact with any individual(s) known to be infected within 14 days prior to start of the convention.

  • I agree to leave the TrotCon 2024 convention spaces immediately if I develop symptoms of COVID-19 or otherwise have reason to believe I am or may be infected with COVID-19 or other communicable hazard. I acknowledge that I should then leave the Dayton Convention Center as soon as reasonably practicable.

  • I agree to notify TrotCon at safety@trotcon.net within 24 hours if I learn I have become infected with COVID-19 at any time during or within 14 days following the convention. Your identity and personal information will be held in strict confidence, but TrotCon may notify other attendees (and/or agencies as applicable) of the occurrence of a verified or suspected infection.

We are grateful for your cooperation.

What should I do if I become symptomatic during the convention?

Attendees must leave the TrotCon 2024 convention spaces and the Dayton Convention Center immediately if they develop symptoms of COVID-19.

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills

  • Cough

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Headache

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • Sore throat

  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Diarrhea

Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing

  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

  • New confusion

  • Inability to wake or stay awake

  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

Call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

We are grateful for your cooperation.

Working together we can have a convention that is both safe and fun. We thank you in advance for your assistance in making TrotCon an accepting and enjoyable event for everyone. This policy may be updated or amended, from time to time, and the current version can be viewed on our website.

 

End of document. Everything above is considered part of TrotCon 2024 Policy.