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Do I need an ID to pick up my membership?

Yes, in order to be issued membership to the convention all attendees of all levels must present a valid, current photo ID, preferably one that is government issued and states both identity and age of the attendee. Examples of valid identification include:

• State issued driver license or ID
• Military ID
• Passport

Only government issued IDs will be accepted as proof of age. A non-government issued ID (such as a student ID) may be accepted as proof of identity, but will not be accepted as proof of age. Regardless of apparent age, memberships picked up with non-government issued IDs will be issued as minor badges which have certain access restrictions. (Please see “Minors and Minor Badges” for details.)

Any attendee who cannot or will not show proof of identity will not be issued a membership. Membership fees will not be refunded in such situations. (Please see “Are Memberships Refundable?”)

What forms of payment do you accept?

For online registration Further Confusion accepts payment with a debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express). For at-con registration, we accept cash, debit cards, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).

Do I need to register online, even if I’m paying cash or purchasing my registration at-con?

Yes. All attendees will need to register an account online whether they do so months before or upon arrival at the convention. If you are paying cash, you will still need to add a membership to your cart, but you can leave it unpaid until we process your payment at the convention. Each attendee will require their own online account, and this account will allow you to keep track of your registration year after year.

Can I mail in my registration?

No, Further Confusion no longer accepts mail-in registration.

It’s the last day of the con, can I still pick up my badge?

Unfortunately, attendees will not be able to pick up badges on Monday due to limited programming and many attendees checking out and leaving. Therefore, we ask that you pick up your badge anytime from Thursday to Sunday. Monday is also not available as a single day membership.

Are memberships refundable?

New policy for 2026: Registrations (except Benefactor) are refundable for any reason, such as if you are unable to attend, change your mind, or in the event you are unsuccessful reserving a room through the hotel lottery system. To do this, log onto your account and go to the Order History page, and click the three dots on the top-right of an applicable transaction to request a refund to your original form of payment. You may provide a reason or other comment if you wish. If you do not see the three dots, the transaction is ineligible, whether due to being paid entirely in vouchers or other means.

If you register for the convention and are unable to attend, or your badge is otherwise unprinted or unclaimed, your payment will be automatically refunded to your original form of payment, and registration cancelled at some point following the convention.

If your original form of payment is no longer valid (lost/expired card, etc.), please email registration@furtherconfusion.org.

Benefactor Tier: Non-refundable but transferrable

Non-Refundable Purchase

Benefactor Tier registrations are non-refundable. This policy ensures that funds can be allocated efficiently toward event planning, reserved accommodations, and charitable contributions as intended. By purchasing this membership, you acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Inability to attend the event
• Changes in personal circumstances
• Partial use of membership benefits

Transferability

While the membership is non-refundable, it is fully transferable to another individual. If you wish to transfer your Benefactor Tier membership, you must notify Further Confusion in writing at least 30 days before the event. The new attendee must complete any required registration steps, and all benefits (including hotel accommodations) will be reassigned accordingly.

Can memberships be denied/revoked?

Though we work to ensure that all interested individuals may join us, FurCon reserves the right to deny or revoke memberships for any reason including but not limited to safety concerns and Code of Conduct violations. In the rare case that a membership needs to be revoked, we will pursue all available channels of communication to avoid surprises or misunderstandings.

Minors and Minor Badges

I’m bringing a child/Minor to the convention. Can I group their registration with mine?

Because we have changed registration systems, anyone over the age of 13 will now need their own user account.

13 to 17

For attendees between the ages of 13 to 17, Further Confusion offers badges which allow access to all features of the convention except those which are noted as being for mature audiences only. Such features include but are not limited to some programming panels and some sections of the Art Show. Dealers are also required to restrict access to mature materials in the dealer’s room to attendees possessing minor badges.

See additional restrictions below.

13 & 14 Must be Supervised

Minors aged 13 and 14 may attend Further Confusion as full members but must be supervised by an adult (they do not need to be the attendee’s parent or legal guardian) who is also a member of the convention. They must sign a Parental Consent form at the Registration Desk when collecting the badges. You may download a copy of the form from the link above but please do not sign until present at the registration desk.

15 to 17 Require Parental Permission

Minors between the ages of 15 to 17 may attend Further Confusion unsupervised, however they are required to provide a signed and notarized Parental Consent form and have an accepted ID of their own (See the ID section of this FAQ).

Any unsupervised minor attempting to register or pick up their membership at the convention without a signed and notarized Parental Permission form will be turned away.

A notarized version of the form is not required if the adult accompanies the attendee when they come to pick up their badge, and signs a copy of the consent form in person.

Further Confusion can not and will not accept any adult’s permission offered via phone or email.

Additional questions regarding minors and minor badges

For any additional question regarding attending Further Confusion as a minor, please email registration@furtherconfusion.org.

Can I bring my children?

Yes, Further Confusion is an all-ages event and you may bring your children. It is important to note, however, that while we accept members of all ages, FurCon is not specifically geared toward children. Children aged 12 and under may attend for free and will be issued a KiT (Kid in Tow) badge, but must be accompanied by an adult who is also a member of the convention at all times. Additionally, KiTs are subject to all the same restrictions as those possessing Minor Badges.

Additional Questions?

For any additional questions regarding registration or attending Further Confusion, please email registration@furtherconfusion.org.