Participation rules in a hackathon are like coding guidelines - they keep everyone on the same page and prevent a tangled web of bugs! 🐛
These participation rules ("Rules") outline the guidelines and requirements for individuals or teams ("Participants") who wish to participate in the hackathon event ("Hackathon") organized by Wise Slice SRL (RO37687966). By registering and participating in the Hackathon, Participants agree to comply with these Rules.
Participants must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Organizer, which may include age restrictions, professional background, or any other requirements specified by the Organizer.
Participants may register individually but may compete only as part of a team, that can have between 2 and 4 members. Those who register individually will be randomly allocated to a team by the Organizer, with the sole criteria of having a balanced mix of experience in each team. If participating as a team, all team members must meet the eligibility criteria.
Participants must complete the registration process as specified by the Organizer. This may include providing personal information, contact details, and any other information required for participation.
All registration information must be accurate, up-to-date, and complete. Participants are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their registration details throughout the Hackathon.
Participants must adhere to a high standard of conduct, professionalism, and respect for others throughout the Hackathon. Harassment, discrimination, or any form of offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
Participants must comply with all applicable laws and regulations during the Hackathon, including intellectual property laws and data protection regulations.
Participants must respect the rights of others and must not infringe upon any intellectual property rights or disclose any confidential information obtained during the Hackathon.
Participants must work on their projects during the Hackathon's designated timeframe and within the specified rules and limitations, including any technical constraints or themes provided by the Organizer.
All project development must be original work, created by the Participants during the Hackathon, unless explicitly allowed or specified otherwise by the Organizer.
If participating as a team, Participants must collaborate and work together effectively, demonstrating good teamwork and communication skills.
Participants must respect the decisions and contributions of their teammates, promoting a positive and inclusive environment. Each and all members of the team must have a clear contribution to the project.
Participants must prepare and deliver a presentation or demonstration of their project within the designated timeframe and format specified by the Organizer.
Participants must adhere to any judging criteria and rules set by the Organizer. The judging decisions of the Hackathon are final and binding.
As a participant solving a sponsor challenge, you are initially recognized as the owner of the intellectual property for the resulting product.
However, it's important to note that certain sponsors may express an interest in acquiring the intellectual property rights. Rest assured, we will inform you of any such requirements when we publicly present the challenge, ensuring that we have your best interests protected.
If you choose to embark on your own idea or challenge, the intellectual property crown shall remain firmly on your head. You will be the sole ruler, guiding your creation to its own kingdom of innovation.
By participating in the contest, participants grant the Organizer a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute their project submissions for promotional and marketing purposes.
We will evaluate your submission using the following criteria on a scale from 1 to 5:
In addition to the above, bonus points will be awarded based on the level of difficulty of the challenge you take on:
Prizes will be awarded to the top-performing projects, as determined by the judging panel. Prize details, including prize categories and distribution, are available on the hackathon website.
Participants may be eligible for prizes or awards, as determined by the Organizer. Participants must meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered for awards. These criteria may include completing the project, adhering to the terms and conditions, and following the event's code of conduct. A key criteria for prize eligibility refers to each member having a clear and traceable contribution to the development of the project.
Each and all members of a team have the right and are encouraged to make an anonymous complaint in case there is a lack of involvement of a team member. This will be considered as in deciding eligibility as long as it is done during the competition timeline, before the presentations.
Organizers reserve the right to: cancel or modify awards in case of rule violations, fraud, misconduct or other circumstances warrant such action, and decide the distribution of awards, including the number of awards and their value. We reserve the right to deny prizes if any of the initially listed team members does not bring a contribution to the team.
Jury decisions and award allocations will be communicated to participants in a transparent and impartial manner. Any disputes or complaints regarding awards will be reviewed and resolved by the organizers.
Prizes are non-transferable and may be subject to additional terms and conditions set by the Organizer or prize sponsors.
General winners:
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
Challenge Winners:
2/Challenge Winners per category, with a total of 14 winners
Participants are solely responsible for their actions, decisions, and the consequences thereof during the Hackathon.
The Organizer and any sponsors or partners associated with the Hackathon shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, or claims arising out of or in connection with the participation in the Hackathon.
Participants are required to use their own devices, including laptops, tablets, or smartphones, for the duration of the hackathon event. The Organizer is not responsible for providing any hardware or equipment to participants.
Participants are fully accountable and liable for the security and integrity of their devices throughout the hackathon event. It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that their devices are properly configured and maintained to participate in the hackathon contest. Any damage, loss, or theft of personal devices is the sole responsibility of the participant, and the Organizer and its affiliates will not be held liable for any such incidents.
We strongly recommend keeping any beverages or liquids away from devices. The individual causing any type of damage to any device (personal or belonging to someone else) will be fully responsible for any consequences or related costs.
The Organizer reserves the right to make changes, amendments, or additions to these Rules, Hackathon details, or any other aspect of the event at any time. Participants will be notified of any significant changes.
The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any Participant who violates these Rules, engages in unethical conduct, or fails to comply with the instructions or decisions of the Organizer.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Romania.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Participation Rules, please contact us at hello@clujhackathon.ro.
Last updated: May 13, 2024