Patas 2026 Rules

Patas 2026 Rules

As a condition of being part of Patas, participants tacitly agree to these rules and the rules of conduct common to public places.

Section 1 – Event

  1. These rules will apply to the common areas of the hotel and other places where activities related to Patas are being held.
  2. Patas is a non-profit event held by a group of volunteer organizers, who will be referred to in these rules as "staff".
  3. Patas is open to those who pay the contribution fee (registration) and who will be referred to here as "participants". During the entire period of Patas and in all non-public access places allocated by the hotel to the party, participants must wear the identification credential, which will be referred to as a "badge" in these rules.
  4. For the purposes of these rules, those who are 18 years of age or older at midnight on December 11, 2026 will be considered adults, and those who are 17 years of age or younger at midnight on December 11, 2026 will be considered minors.
  5. Activities that are contests with a winner, or that have some type of prize, are merely recreational and informal, and seek to integrate all participants.
  6. The trophies and/or other prizes awarded have only sentimental value and do not represent any type of commercial value, nor can they be exchanged for any amount of money.
  7. The Bazaar will be governed by its own rules, which will be announced when registrations for this activity open.

Section 2 – Rights

  1. All participants who have paid the participation fee (registration) or have been invited by Patas staff are entitled to: free access to the hotel's convention center on Friday (12/11/2026 – for and after the opening ceremony), Saturday (12/12/2026) and Sunday (12/13/2026), as well as non-public spaces allocated by the hotel to the party organizers.
  2. Receive a copy of the full text of these regulations and receive other gifts according to the type of registration.
  3. Participate in the activities promoted by Patas.
  4. All Patas participants, staff and employees have the right and duty to treat each other with kindness. In the event of any problems regarding treatment, the incident must be reported immediately to any staff member.
  5. All participants have the right to be heard by the staff regarding suggestions, complaints, compliments or any matters they consider relevant to the organization, at any time, during Patas and after it.
  6. All participants, regardless of age, have the right to be accompanied by a father and/or mother without being charged a contribution fee. They will be included in the "companion" category. In the case of minors who do not live with their parents, the companion may be the guardian or tutor, upon presentation of the custody agreement with public faith. The companion benefit is exclusive to fathers, mothers and legal guardians.
  7. The use of fursuits, kigurumi, costumes and cosplays is permitted (as long as they respect decorum and common sense) in the convention center and in all public access areas of the hotel where Patas activities are held.
  8. Only "fursuiter" participants may participate in the "Fursuit Parade" activity as "fursuiters" and their respective handlers. As a "fursuiter", the Patas staff understands a participant wearing at least one fursuit head or mask that completely hides the face and that must have zooanthropomorphic characteristics.
  9. Parents or guardians/tutors with proof of custody, or relatives authorized by the staff with parental authorization, have the right and duty to accompany minor participants under the condition of "companion(s)", exempt from the registration fee as long as they register within the staff-stipulated deadline. Companions are only entitled to the "companion" badge giving access to the convention center and fursuit lounge, and are not entitled to participate in interactive activities, receive awards, or appear in official photos.
  10. Patas may use, free of charge and without prior notice, all material produced by participants, guests or accredited persons during its activities, in the areas where the party is held, guaranteeing due credits to the authors.
  11. Patas staff will produce videos and photos with participants before, during and eventually after the party. Participants tacitly and irrevocably agree to the use of their images by Patas for an indefinite period, in a non-onerous, irrevocable and irreversible manner, unless expressly requested by staff at the time of registration or before the start of the party.

Section 3 – Duties and Prohibitions

  1. All participants agree to follow the rules of this regulation and to maintain their behavior in accordance with common rules of decorum and common sense, in addition to all rules of use of the location hosting Patas (Sorocaba Park Hotel and surroundings) and relevant national legislation.
  2. All participants must treat other participants, staff, hotel guests, employees of commercial establishments linked to Patas and other people on the premises respectfully.
  3. All participants must respect and pay attention to the warnings given by the staff.
  4. All participants must remain presentable during Patas, maintaining minimum standards of personal hygiene, to avoid complaints from others. Clothing, fursuits, costumes, cosplays, accessories and similar items must also be kept in good hygiene conditions.
  5. All participants are responsible for their belongings in all locations where activities are held throughout Patas. Under no circumstances will staff and/or the hotel be responsible for participants' personal belongings. Abandoned belongings found by staff will be taken to "Lost and Found" and at the end of daily activities, abandoned objects will be permanently discarded.
  6. All participants must have an original identity document with a photo at the time of registration. Certified copies or photos are not considered valid documents by law.
  7. Participants agree to wear the badge provided for identification visibly throughout Patas. Badges can and will be requested by staff at any time. Hiding the badge under clothing is not permitted and will be considered "absence of badge".
  8. It is mandatory for everyone, in all public access areas throughout the entire period of Patas, to wear clothing that covers intimate parts and prevents them from being visible even if covered by some type of fabric.
  9. Physical contact between participants may only occur with the consent of both; otherwise, it is mandatory to respect the space of others.
  10. The free use of any material (audio/visual) from Patas is free for dissemination and use, as long as the edition of Patas is credited and identified. For commercial purposes or personal financial gain, use will only be permitted if previously authorized by staff via email ([email protected]).
  11. The recording and/or subsequent exhibition of lectures and workshops must be authorized by the speakers before they begin.
  12. Patas will not tolerate: any form of harassment or intolerance (moral, physical, prejudice, intimidation, failure to respect other people's space); physical or verbal violence; harassment of participants and/or staff; clothing that shows or simulates intimate parts; material damage to materials and/or places related to Patas (convention center, hotel facilities, partner establishments and public furniture along the fursuit parade route).
  13. According to hotel rules, it is not permitted to consume food and drinks in the Convention Center rooms, except for bottled mineral water. Exceptions are made for people with a proven medical condition informed at the time of registration.
  14. It is forbidden to use heavy makeup and/or body paint without prior consent/permission from the staff.
  15. Fetish costumes and/or displays of fetishes are prohibited, even if they are only part of the composition or the whole of a costume or outfit. Any accessory, no matter how small, is subject to this prohibition.
  16. Costumes or objects that make racist, phobic, sexual, religious, ideological or political allusions are prohibited.
  17. Any type of costume, clothing and accessories that suggest, show or simulate, with designs or relief, intimate parts or that have sexual connotations are strictly prohibited. Collars and harnesses are permitted, but never combined with a leash, chain or similar object used to restrict mobility. Anthropomorphic masks are permitted as long as they are not accompanied by other fetishistic accessories. Underwear may not be worn in a way that is visible or partially visible. Full-body garments are permitted only if it is not possible to see the intimate parts or their outline.
  18. It is forbidden to display photos or any graphic material with human or anthropomorphic pornography (yiff) in public places, areas designated for Patas and the Bazaar.
  19. Sexual behavior or behavior that exceeds the limit of public displays of affection is prohibited.
  20. Physical contact between adults and minors that goes beyond the limits of a friendly/fraternal hug or greeting kiss is prohibited.
  21. Scissors, needles, nails, pins and other sharp objects are prohibited in common areas, unless properly stored together with materials for repairing fursuits/clothing and used solely for this purpose within the Fursuit Lounge.

Section 4 – Use of Airsoft and Replica Weapons

  1. Patas allows the use of airsoft guns and replicas of firearms or bladed weapons for recreational purposes, cosplay and controlled activities, provided they follow the safety rules established in this regulation.
  2. All airsoft guns and firearm replicas must visibly have an orange or red tip that is at least 1 cm long for safety identification purposes.
  3. Airsoft guns and replicas that have not been inspected by the security team must be transported unloaded and without a magazine attached while inside the event, using cases, boxes, backpacks, or closed bags until reaching the inspection area.
  4. Bladed weapons, whether realistic or fantasy-style, will be permitted as long as they are made from lightweight materials (rubber, MDF, EVA, foam, plastic, or similar), must not have sharp or cutting edges, and must be inspected by the security team. Objects that could be used as blunt weapons may be allowed if they are part of a cosplay and used in a safe and responsible manner.
  5. It is strictly prohibited to carry an airsoft gun with the battery attached or inside the equipment. If the participant chooses to keep the magazine attached, it MUST NOT contain any ammunition. Other pressurized weapons not covered by these articles are prohibited.
  6. Open carrying of replicas is only allowed within designated event areas. Carrying such items is strictly prohibited in common areas such as the hotel reception or façade.
  7. Any simulation of combat or improper use of replicas is not allowed outside the controlled areas or areas not supervised by the event security team.
  8. Any item that could be mistaken for a real weapon must undergo mandatory inspection at the event entrance. Items not in compliance may be denied entry or stored in a secure location by the organizers.
  9. Participants who violate the rules regarding airsoft guns and replicas are subject to warnings, item confiscation, possible expulsion and notification of local law enforcement. It is strictly forbidden to point weapons at other participants without their consent.
  10. The event security team has the authority to determine the suitability or prohibition of any item that may compromise the safety of participants.

Section 5 – Procedures and Registration

  1. In the event of non-compliance with any of the rules set forth in these regulations, all those involved will be held responsible.
  2. Participants who report feeling unwell, who have visibly overindulged in alcohol and/or who are incapacitated will be taken to their rooms and the hotel may call the establishment's fire department and/or an ambulance from SAMU.
  3. Any participant caught in possession of drugs, narcotic substances or other substances not permitted by law will have their name reported to the police authorities and will be immediately expelled from the venue.
  4. Should any participant witness any breach of the rules or have any questions about them, the participant agrees to immediately contact any staff member (anonymity guaranteed). Patas is exempt from any responsibility for investigating facts and occurrences reported to staff after the end of the activities.
  5. In the event of excessive noise, in any location, only one warning will be given by the staff. The second warning will be given by hotel staff accompanied by the police authority.
  6. According to current legislation, registration for Patas is considered an online purchase, and there is a 7 (seven) calendar day period to cancel the registration, starting from the date of payment. The refund period should not exceed 30 (thirty) days after the cancellation request.
  7. Registrations are non-transferable and cannot be transferred to other people after payment and confirmation.
  8. "Accompanied minors" will be considered those who are accompanied by at least one parent or guardian/tutor or responsible person, upon presentation of a document proving custody of the minor. If accompanied by one of the parents, it is sufficient to present the original identity documents of the minor and the father and/or mother at the time of registration.
  9. If accompanied by a guardian/tutor or relative, original identity documents of the minor and the guardian/tutor or parents must be presented, in addition to a certified copy of the document proving custody of the minor, for accreditation.
  10. Minors under 18 years of age who are Brazilian and are not accompanied by a father, mother or guardian will be considered "unaccompanied minors".
  11. Unaccompanied minors must present all of the following documents at the time of registration (according to art. 82 of the Statute of Children and Adolescents – Law 8.069/1990): I – Authorization from one of the parents or legal guardian/tutor, filled out correctly, according to the model available on the Patas website, duly signed with a notarized signature (in two copies) authorizing an adult as the guardian, who is registered with Patas and is not part of the party organization; II – Certified copies of the documents of one or both parents (in two copies). In the case of a guardian/tutor, certified copies of a document proving custody of the minor (in two copies), in addition to copies of the guardian/tutor's document (in two copies); III – Original identity document of the minor and of the adult legal guardian appointed by the parents.
  12. Minors who are not Brazilian will be considered "foreign minors" and may only participate in Patas in the presence of one of their parents and with original identity documents (for countries where Brazil has an agreement for the use of national identity documents) or passports.
  13. Other provisions regarding registration, enrollment and payment are in the Terms and Conditions, which the participant must indicate that they have read and understood at the end of registration via the Patas website.

Section 6 – Penalties

  1. Failure to comply with the rules will be punished by adopting the following procedure: I – In the first instance, a verbal warning will be provided to the participant; II – In the event of a second incident (not necessarily the same breach), a written warning will be issued, with two witnesses to the breach identified; III – In the event of a third incident, the participant will be immediately expelled from Patas, and depending on the severity of the breach, a decision will be made regarding a permanent ban.
  2. Any actions that interfere with the progress of Patas will result in the immediate expulsion of the participants involved and, in more serious cases, the summoning of the police to draw up a police report, notably: actions that affect the relationship between participants and/or between participants and the staff; that cause discomfort or embarrassment to participants and/or the staff; or that cause material damage to the hotel and/or places that host Patas activities.
  3. If any activity is found that is clearly intended to tarnish or cause financial damage to Patas, the staff will be entitled to deny or cancel the registration made in the current edition, and a permanent ban may also be applied depending on the severity of the damage.
  4. In the event of infractions committed by minors, the parents, guardians/tutors and/or legal guardians appointed by the parents will be held responsible and punished together with the minor.
  5. If one or more participants cause damage to the hotel and/or areas where Patas is held and the staff is informed, all participants involved will be summarily expelled from the location.
  6. Participants who fail to comply with these rules will be expelled from Patas and, subsequently, may be permanently banned at the discretion of the staff.

Section 7 – Final Provisions

  1. Incidents not covered by these regulations will be subject to decision by the staff, following common sense and current legislation.
  2. These regulations may be subject to change up until the date of Patas. Participants will receive a copy of the final version of these regulations during accreditation.
  3. If you have any questions about these regulations, please consult Patas staff immediately.
  4. These regulations will come into effect immediately after publication on the official website and Patas pages on social media.

Any questions about this regulation can be answered by Staff during the event or through official contact before it.
Thank you for being part of Patas. See you there!

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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