Event Rules & Safety Policies
Age Restriction
People of all ages are welcome at WHALE LAN, but there are some additional restrictions anyone under the age of 18:
- Unescorted minors must leave the WHALE LAN at 10:00 PM and cannot return until 7:00 AM. This applies to any person under the age of 18 if their parent / guardian is not present. There will be no exceptions to this curfew. Failure to follow the curfew will result in immediate removal from the LAN without refund and barred from any future events.
- Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding parent/guardian at all times and must have a ticket themselves to enter.
- Children under the age of 6 may enter the event for free while accompanied by a ticket-holding parent/guardian, but won’t be provided with a free seat.
Food and Beverages
Outside food and beverages are permitted at the event. Attendees will be asked to keep the event space clean and throw any leftovers in the garbage or recycling.
Drugs Policy
Any attendee who is caught buying, using, or dealing drugs while at WHALE LAN will have their badge revoked, will be barred from future WHALE LAN events and reported immediately to security and/or local law enforcement in accordance with local laws.
Smoking & Vaping Policy
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the facility or within 25 feet of windows, doors and air intakes/ducts on the building.
Cameras, Recording and Live Streaming
Guests are permitted to take photos, videos or stream while attending WHALE LAN. However, if your attempt to take photos, video or live stream interferes with official LTX streams, videos, or photos, you will be asked to stop until you are no longer obstructing the productions (Stage Events, Booths, Activations, etc.).
Please note that while in the LAN or in any other area in the building associated with WHALE LAN you may be captured on camera. By entering WHALE LAN you agree to release LTX Expo, Linus Media Group and its affiliates from any and all claims that may arise related to the use of your likeness and / or voice in a video, livestream or images that were captured while you attended WHALE LAN.
Pets and Assistance Dogs
No animals or pets are permitted at the convention with the exception of assistance animals. Assistance animals must be leashed and wear an assistance vest. Any attendee with an assistance animal must be prepared to show their Guide Animal Certificate before entering the expo floor.
Costumes, Cosplays & Weapons
Costumes and Cosplaying is permitted at WHALE LAN, but we do not allow for real, fake or simulated weapons nor do we allow full mask/face coverings (you are permitted to wear a N95 mask or similar).
If a costume or cosplay incorporates a full mask/face covering, you will be asked to relinquish full mask/face covering to staff or find a place to store the mask/covering before you can enter the expo floor. LTX will not provide storage for these items - you will need to store it in a safe location away from the expo before you are allowed entry into the event.
If a part of your costume is considered to be a weapon by security or staff, you will be asked to relinquish the item to staff or find a place to store the item before you can enter the expo floor. WHALE LAN will not provide storage for these items - you will need to store it in a safe location away from the expo before you are allowed entry into the event.
If you have any specific questions/concerns regarding a costume/cosplay please email support@whalelan.com
Anti-Theft Policy
You are responsible for looking after your personal items while at WHALE LAN. While computers and peripherals have not been stolen from WHALE LAN in the past, there have been cases of small items like wallets, keys and event passes being taken. Anyone caught stealing will have their badge revoked, be barred from future WHALE LAN events and will be reported immediately to security and local law enforcement in accordance with local laws.
Anti-Cheating Policy
Cheating will not be tolerated during any games, challenges or contests that happen within or in relation to WHALE LAN. We expect everyone to be on a fair playing field and compete with good sportsmanship while attending the expo. Anyone caught cheating will have their badge revoked and be asked to leave the event.
Anti-Violence Policy
Any violence or threats of violence towards another attendee, special guest, staff or security will result in their immediate removal from WHALE LAN. The removed individual(s) will have their badge revoked, be barred from future WHALE LAN events and will be reported immediately to security and/or local law enforcement in accordance with local laws.
Flying Drones and Other Aircraft
As great as drones are, the venue location does not permit any drones be flown outside as it violates Canada aviation laws. Due to the nature of the event, guests are also not allowed to fly drones within the venue.
This also applies to any other lighter than air items that are tethered or otherwise to the user (drones, balloons, etc.).
IF ATTENDEE(S) VIOLATE ANY OF THE EXPO RULES OR VCC (VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE) POLICIES, THE INDIVIDUAL(S) MAY BE REMOVED FROM WHALE LAN, HAVE THEIR BADGE REVOKED, BE BARRED FROM FUTURE WHALE LAN EVENTS AND WILL BE REPORTED TO SECURITY OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENTS IF DEEMED NECESSARY.