MOTOR CITY COMIC CON IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING ORIGINAL CREATORS AND MAINTAINING A FAIR AND AUTHENTIC MARKETPLACE. TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF OUR ARTIST ALLEY AND CRAFTER SPACES, WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE FOLLOWING POLICY REGARDING AI-GENERATED CONTENT.

• Definition of AI-Generated Content: AI-generated content refers to any artwork, writing, or creative product produced primarily using generative artificial intelligence tools, including but not limited to image generators, text generators, video generators, or similar systems, where the output is created primarily by a machine rather than directly by the artist or creator.

• Artist Alley & Crafters: All items sold or displayed in Artist Alley and Crafter spaces must be original, human-created work created by the approved vendor. AI-generated content is not permitted.

This includes:

• Artwork, prints, stickers, or commissions generated by AI
• Books, comics, or written works created by AI
• Products featuring AI-generated imagery or text
• Any other creative merchandise or displayed work primarily generated by AI

Work that is primarily generated by AI and only lightly edited or modified by a human is also not permitted. Artists and crafters must ensure their work is substantially created through their own skill, whether using traditional or digital methods.

• Vendors: Vendors selling collectibles, toys, apparel, licensed merchandise, or other retail goods are not impacted by this policy unless they are selling AI-generated creative content such as artwork, prints, books, or similar items.

• AI-Generated Promotional Content: Exhibitors may not use AI-generated content to promote their appearance, participation, products, services, or booth at Motor City Comic Con. This restriction applies to promotional materials published on social media, websites, advertisements, email campaigns, or other public-facing channels.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• AI-generated images or artwork used to announce or promote an exhibitor’s appearance
• AI-generated videos or animations promoting an exhibitor’s participation
• AI-generated promotional graphics featuring the exhibitor, their products, or their booth
• AI-generated written promotional content created primarily by generative AI
• AI-generated likenesses, representations, or depictions of an exhibitor, creator, character, product, or other subject used for promotional purposes

Promotional materials that are primarily generated by AI and only lightly edited or modified by a human are also not permitted.

This restriction applies regardless of whether the AI-generated content is being sold at the event. Exhibitors are expected to use original, human-created promotional materials when advertising their participation in Motor City Comic Con.

• Review and Enforcement: All submissions, promotional materials, and items displayed or offered for sale are subject to review by Motor City Comic Con staff. We reserve the right to deny, remove, or request the removal of any content that appears to violate this policy. Decisions are made to protect the creative community and ensure a fair environment for all exhibitors.

• Compliance: Failure to comply with this policy may result in removal from the event without refund and may impact eligibility for future events. Motor City Comic Con reserves the right to amend or update this policy as needed.