Common use of Bootlegs Clause in Contracts

Bootlegs. Kumoricon is a “no bootleg” convention. We actively patrol and enforce this policy. You may not display, distribute, or sell any CDs, DVDs, video games, plushies, posters, other merchandise, or any other item that is produced without authorization from the intellectual property owner or otherwise in violation of copyright law. The United States is a signatory to the Berne Convention, which incorporates international copyrights under U.S. law, so items may be illegal here even if they are not illegal in their country of manufacture. Fan Art. You may not display, distribute, or sell any “fan art”, or derivative works produced without authorization from the intellectual property owner. This requirement reflects industry expectations of the Exhibits Hall in contrast with the Artist Alley. Invoices Required. Because of the nature of counterfeiting in the anime industry today, you are required to bring invoices for all items for distribution or sale, and make them available for our inspection upon request. If you require an exception to this policy, you must arrange it in advance of the Event, and exceptions will be granted in our sole discretion.

Bootlegs. Kumoricon Lite is a “no bootleg” conventionevent. We actively patrol and enforce this policy. You may not display, distribute, or sell any CDs, DVDs, video games, plushies, posters, other merchandise, or any other item that is produced without authorization from the intellectual property owner or otherwise in violation of copyright law. The United States is a signatory to the Berne Convention, which incorporates international copyrights under U.S. law, so items may be illegal here even if they are not illegal in their country of manufacture. Fan Art. You may not display, distribute, or sell any “fan art”, or derivative works produced without authorization from the intellectual property owner. This requirement reflects industry expectations of the Exhibits Hall in contrast with the Artist Alley. Invoices Required. Because of the nature of counterfeiting in the anime industry today, you are required to bring invoices for all items for distribution or sale, and make them available for our inspection upon request. If you require an exception to this policy, you must arrange it in advance of the Event, and exceptions will be granted in our sole discretion.

Bootlegs. Kumoricon is a “no bootleg” convention. We actively patrol and enforce this policy. You may not display, distribute, or sell any CDs, DVDs, video gamesvideogames, plushies, posters, other merchandise, or any other item that is produced without authorization from the intellectual property owner or otherwise in violation of copyright law. The United States is a signatory to the Berne Convention, which incorporates international copyrights under U.S. law, so items may be illegal here even if they are not illegal in their country of manufacture. Fan Artart. You may not display, distribute, or sell any “fan art”, or derivative works produced without authorization from the intellectual property owner. This requirement reflects industry expectations of the Exhibits Hall in contrast with the Artist Alley. Invoices Required. Because of the nature of counterfeiting in the anime industry today, you are required to bring invoices for all items for distribution or sale, and make them available for our inspection upon request. If you require an exception to this policy, you must arrange it in advance of the Event, and exceptions will be granted in our sole discretion.