The Headless Lounge is a semi-private space where attendees wearing fursuits or large, bulky cosplays can break character, sit down, cool off, and hydrate. Fans are provided in order to help air out gloves, heads, or helmets.
Naka-Kon reserves the discretionary right to determine who will be allowed to enter the headless lounge and how long they may stay. Violations of these rules, Naka-Kon policies, or instructions from Naka-Kon staff may result in expulsion and future access to the lounge being restricted.
Definitions
- Fursuiter
- An attendee wearing a full or partial fursuit.
- Fursuit
- A costume which recreates the appearance of a fictional animal and is made from heavy duty cloth.
- Large Bulky Cosplay
- A cosplay which, regardless of construction, restricts movement of the wearer and which retains heat.
- Handler
- A handler is a person who assists a person in cosplay or in a fursuit, typically due to restricted movement or visibility.
Rules
- All Naka-Kon policies must be followed within the Headless Lounge.
- The Headless Lounge is not a changing room. All Naka-Kon dress code policies apply.
- Only Fursuiters or cosplayers with Large Bulky Cosplay, like armor, are allowed in the lounge. One handler accompanying their cosplayer or fursuiter will also be allowed, but may be turned away at peak times.
- No photography or video recording is permitted within the Headless Lounge or of subjects inside the Headless Lounge.
- Please respect the privacy and personal space of others.
- Due to the smaller size of the Lounge, we request that attendees refrain from using the lounge as a hangout spot. Please use the space to cool off and then move to another area, such as the tables outside of Gaming, to hang out with your friends.
- Attendees are expected to keep the Headless Lounge free of litter and trash and to sanitize their resting area, if necessary, before leaving.
