Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to GameCon Expo Chicago ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Use govern your use of our website (gameconexpo.com) and attendance at our events. By accessing our website or attending our events, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or attend our events.

2. Use of Website

Our website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of our website.

2.1 Prohibited Activities

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Use the website for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information

2.2 User Accounts

Some features of our website may require registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3. Event Attendance

By purchasing tickets to or attending GameCon Expo Chicago, you agree to the following terms:

3.1 Ticket Purchases

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued except in the event of cancellation of the expo. Tickets are non-transferable without prior written consent from GameCon Expo Chicago.

3.2 Code of Conduct

Attendees must conduct themselves in a respectful manner at all times. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any person from the event who violates these standards of behavior.

3.3 Photography and Recording

By attending GameCon Expo Chicago, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded for promotional, documentary, or commercial purposes. If you wish not to be photographed or recorded, please notify our staff upon entry.

3.4 Health and Safety

Attendees must comply with all health and safety protocols in place during the event. These may include, but are not limited to, mask requirements, vaccination verifications, or capacity limitations.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of GameCon Expo Chicago or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

4.1 Trademarks

The GameCon Expo Chicago name and logo are trademarks of GameCon Expo Chicago. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics, and logos used in connection with our website or events may be the trademarks of other third parties. Your use of our website does not grant you any right or license to reproduce or otherwise use any GameCon Expo Chicago or third-party trademarks.

4.2 User Content

By posting, uploading, or submitting any content to our website or social media channels, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall GameCon Expo Chicago, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of our website, services, or attendance at our events, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GameCon Expo Chicago, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and third parties from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms of Use or any activity related to your account.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the website or attendance at our events after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at: