Question 1

Commerce

Steven Kramer · Accepted Answer

You may not sell anything in your party room with the exception of registrations to other conventions.
Voluntary tip jars are allowed, and you may politely ask for tips, but you cannot deny anyone access to the party if they don’t tip. No minimum tip requests.
Monetary amount (even if its just a suggestion) + item or service = commerce. So do not do that thing.

Question 2

Hosting

Steven Kramer · Accepted Answer

All room party hosts and volunteers must be registered for the convention. No exceptions.
While more than one Host may be registered for a given room party, AT LEAST one of the Hosts must be physically present and responsible (read: sober) AT ALL TIMES during the party’s hours of operation.
Your party must welcome everyone wearing an AD membership badge. If you are an age-restricted party, they must also show a legal form of identification.
We do not allow Maid Cafes, Host cafes or snuggle/nap themed parties! This is to keep in compliance with our convention’s harassment policies.
Anime Detour DOES NOT pay for your party room. All hosts are responsible for their own room costs and any fees they may incur.

Question 3

Hours

Steven Kramer · Accepted Answer

All room parties must be open a minimum 4 hours on Friday and 4 hours on Saturday.
No room parties may be open before 3pm on Friday as the convention has not yet started.
Barring emergencies, parties must be open for all of their stated hours. If there is an emergency and the party needs to open late or close early, the party hosts should contact the Room Parties team via the Convention Services Front Desk.
You must post your party hours near your door. (This is for member courtesy so they know when you are open for partying!)

Question 4

Noise Levels

Steven Kramer · Accepted Answer

If your music can be heard two rooms away, it is too loud.
No speakers can be placed on the porch or balcony of your room. They must be inside the room itself.
If you would like help adjusting your noise levels, contact the Convention Services Front Desk to get one of the Room Parties staff to assist you.

Question 5

Other Stuff

Steven Kramer · Accepted Answer

If it’s illegal outside the hotel, it’s illegal inside the hotel.
All party rooms will be non-smoking, no exceptions.
No furniture in the rooms may be moved (with the exception of chairs) for any reason. This is a policy from the Hyatt. This includes the beds. You may not move the bed in ANY fashion or the sectional sofa. Bed and sofa must remain the way the hotel them when you checked in. You may optionally request the hotel remove the bed or sofa from the room. This is a liability issue for the hotel. If you move any furniture (e.g. bed, nightstand table, desk, coffee table, dresser, tv, sofa) the hotel will charge you a fine.

Question 6

Serving Alcohol

Steven Kramer · Accepted Answer

Parties may only serve alcohol during their stated open hours.
You must card for government-issued ID before serving any alcohol, even if the attendee looks old enough. No exceptions. This is for your own benefit (see #6).
Attendees are not allowed to leave your room with open containers of alcohol. That being said, if someone leaves your room with an open drink or is making a scene about it, please notify AD Convention Floor (by finding a Convention Services staff member or contacting the Convention Services Front Desk) as they are responsible for enforcing convention policies.
Serving alcohol to someone who is already visibly intoxicated is known as over-serving. Use your best judgement in such cases.
We will not hesitate to get the Minneapolis Police involved if there are reports of underage drinking or attendees not being carded. You will be held liable and the consequences will not be pleasant.
For more information, please review Minnesota’s liquor laws and statutes: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=340A

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