Policies

Boskone takes the issue of member conduct seriously. If you have questions, please be sure to read our Code of Conduct for more information.

Boskone Code of Conduct

Be respectful and courteous towards others. We expect you to understand that you need to ask before you touch, and that “No” means “No”. Harassment of any kind, intimidation, or illegal behavior is not allowed. This applies to your interactions with everyone.

You are expected to refrain from illegal, destructive, or hazardous conduct; or any other inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to destruction of hotel or other property.

Violation of this policy may result in action ranging from warning[s], having your participation restricted, or being barred from the convention (without refund) to a permanent attendance ban.

Action by the convention in no way precludes injured individuals, the hotel, or NESFA from pursuing whatever remedies, civil or criminal, as they see fit.

If you feel you are being harassed, intimidated, or threatened in any way, please let the ConChair or a NESFA Officer know. Go to the Convention Office to find one of those people, or call 617-642-8605.

NESFA endeavors to keep all names involved in actions confidential to the extent possible; however, accused individuals have the right to be informed of relevant details so as to respond to accusations. Therefore, anonymous complaints will not be acted upon unless they can be independently verified. If the individual filing the report requests no action be taken, NESFA will not take action unless a clear threat is identified.

Boskone is a members-only event and the convention reserves the right to determine who may be a member.

Parties and gatherings in hotel rooms are the responsibility of the individual[s] renting that room. Anyone hosting a gathering in their room has the right to determine who may visit that room, as well as define what is considered appropriate behavior.

Boskone 62 (2025) Respiratory Diseases (incl COVID) Policy

Boskone 62 recommends, but does not require, that in-person members wear masks in convention spaces. We also recommend, but do not require, that in-person attendees be up to date on their seasonal vaccines (COVID-19, Influenza, etc). We also recommend that in-person attendees wash hands regularly and adhere to the 5-2-1 rule (Get at least five hours of sleep, eat at least 2 meals per day, and shower daily). If possible, test for COVID-19 before coming to the convention. If you are feeling unwell, or test positive for COVID-19, please do not come to Boskone, contact us (registration at boskone.org) by Monday, February 17th, 2025 and we will roll your membership over to next year.

Food Policy

Due to hotel restrictions, no outside food or drinks are allowed in function spaces. This includes the Galleria (Art Show, Autographing, Dealers Room, Fan Tables, Office), Harbor & Marina Foyers, Game Room, Video Room, and any Program Rooms. Drinks and light snacks will be available in the Consuite on the 16th Floor. While food and drinks purchased from the hotel are generally allowed, some spaces may have additional rules in place in order to protect various materials and equipment. These additional rules will be posted outside the spaces in question.

Weapons Policy

We expect you to refrain from illegal, destructive, and hazardous conduct that harms others.

Please direct questions to the Boskone Chairs’ List at chair@boskone.org and incidents to the NESFA eBoard at eboard@nesfa.org.