Hackathon Rulebook & Guidelines

All participants must adhere to the following general rules when participating in Hackathon Valley events:

• All code, design, and assets used in your project must be created during the hackathon period, unless they are freely available and properly attributed.
• Participants must respect intellectual property rights and only use content they have permission to use.
• Teams must build their projects from scratch during the hackathon. Pre-built templates or previous projects are not allowed.
• All participants must register individually before the registration deadline.
• Participants must follow the Code of Conduct throughout the event.
• The decisions of the judges are final and binding.

Teams are an essential part of the hackathon experience. Here are the guidelines for team formation:

• Teams can consist of 1-5 members, with 3-4 members being the recommended team size.
• All team members must be registered participants of the hackathon.
• Participants can join only one team per hackathon.
• Team formation can happen before or during the hackathon. We provide team-building sessions at the beginning of each event.
• Teams should have diverse skill sets to maximize their potential for success.
• If you don't have a team, don't worry! We'll help you find teammates during our team formation sessions.

Each hackathon follows a specific timeline. Here's a general overview of what to expect:

Projects are evaluated based on the following criteria:

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. All participants must adhere to the following code of conduct:

• Treat all participants with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions.
• Communicate openly and thoughtfully with others, being respectful of cultural differences.
• Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative in both online and in-person interactions.
• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
• Alert hackathon organizers if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this code of conduct.

Violations of the code of conduct may result in disqualification from the hackathon and future events.

To submit your project, you must provide the following:

• Project Title and Description: A clear and concise description of your project, including the problem it solves and how it works.
• Team Information: Names and roles of all team members.
• Source Code: A link to a public repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) containing your project's source code.
• Demo: A working demo of your project, either as a deployed application or a video demonstration.
• Presentation: A brief presentation (slides or video) explaining your project, its features, and how it addresses the hackathon challenge.
• Technologies Used: A list of technologies, frameworks, and libraries used in your project.

All submissions must be made through the official submission platform by the specified deadline.