Press and Content Creators

On this page you will find the rules and regulations for if you would like to attend Abunai! as press or content creator. If you have any questions that aren’t answered in the rules below, please do not hesitate to contact us.

It is important to note that we value our visitors above all else. If we think you intend to visit Abunai! to make fun of our visitors or with other malicious intent, we have the right to refuse your press permit application outright. We also reserve the right to have you removed from the convention if we feel that you are not being respectful during the event.

Our rules for press and content creators aim to create an amicable and safe space for all who attend. We also reserve the right to check your content before publication, to ensure our visitors are portrayed in a respectful manner.

Every visitor is required to adhere to the photography and videography rules as detailed in our convention policies (huisregels).

General

  • A press permit does not equal a ticket.
  • You can apply for a press permit if:
      • You are writing an article for a newspaper, magazine or any other form of print media.
      • You are part of a television or radio channel and want to film or record at an Abunai! convention.
      • You represent a party that gains profit from their content. This includes content creation (such as Tiktok, instagram), blogs, vlogs, websites and any other form of digital media. 
  • You are allowed to stream from the convention, but be courteous to your fellow visitors.
  • You are not allowed to sell pictures, audio, video, etc. created at the convention to visitors.
  • Abunai! has the right to revoke a press permit if any convention policies are broken.
  • The press permit is bound to a single person, which means you are not allowed to transfer it to anyone else.
  • Abunai! has the right to ask you to remove, delete or take down articles, pictures, video or any other form of media without any given explanation.
  • Abunai! has the right to ask for a preview of the article, video or any other media before publication.

Photo and Filming Rules

  • Please always ask for permission before photographing or filming. When photographing or filming a specific person, you will need to obtain their explicit permission.
  • You are not allowed to photograph or film in the Game Room and NH Koninghof’s swimming pool. 
  • You are not allowed to photograph or film copyrighted video footage, such as movies screened in the Auditorium or AMVs on Main Stage.
  • You are allowed to take photographs and film at public locations, including the Dealer Room and Main Stage.
  • You are allowed to take photographs at shows and competitions. However, flash photography is not allowed.
  • Visiting a smaller event in a smaller location? Please ask the host for permission before photographing or filming. 

Obtaining a Press Permit

  • To obtain a press permit for Abunai! please contact us. 
  • Once we receive your application we will check if you fit all the criteria to obtain a press permit.
  • Press permits are limited. An application does not automatically equal a permit.