Rules for CryptofForge

General Rules

1. Eligibility:

• Open to all individuals and teams, including students, professionals, and enthusiasts.
• Participants must be at least 18 years old.

1. Team Formation:

• Teams can consist of 1 to 5 members.
• Each participant can only be part of one team.

1. Registration:

• Teams must register on the official hackathon platform by the specified deadline.
• All team members must complete the registration process and agree to the terms and conditions.

Project Rules

1. Originality and Ownership:

• All submissions must be original work created during the hackathon period.
• Projects must not violate any intellectual property rights or have been submitted to other competitions.

1. Technology and Tools:

• Participants are free to use any programming languages, tools, libraries, and frameworks.
• The use of pre-existing code is allowed if it is open-source or the team has the right to use it, and it is clearly documented.

1. Submission Requirements:

• Projects must be submitted through the official hackathon platform by the deadline.
• Submissions must include:
• A project description (500 words maximum)
• A working prototype or demo (e.g., link to a GitHub repository, deployed application)
• Documentation detailing the setup and usage of the project
• A presentation (e.g., slides, video) explaining the project

Judging Process

1. Evaluation:

• Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the judging criteria.
• Each criterion will be scored on a scale of 1 to 30, with a total possible score of 100 points.
• Judges' decisions are final and binding.

Code of Conduct

1. Fair Play:

• Participants must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.
• Any form of cheating, harassment, or rule violations will result in disqualification.

1. Collaboration and Assistance:

• Teams are encouraged to collaborate and help each other within the boundaries of fair competition.
• Participants can seek advice and mentorship from experts but must document any external assistance received.

Intellectual Property and Privacy

1. Ownership:

• Participants retain ownership of their projects and intellectual property.
• By submitting a project, participants grant the organizers the right to use, display, and promote the project for hackathon-related purposes.

1. Data Privacy:

• Participants must ensure their projects comply with data privacy laws and regulations.
• Projects must not collect or use personal data without proper consent and safeguards.

Awards and Prizes

1. Prize Distribution:

• Prizes will be awarded to winning teams based on their final scores.
• The distribution of prizes within a team is the responsibility of the team members.

1. Disqualification:

• The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team or project that violates the rules or engages in unethical behavior.

1. Changes to Rules:

• The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the rules and guidelines. Participants will be notified of any changes promptly.

Timeline

1. Hackathon Timeline:

• Registration Period: [Start Date] to [End Date]
• Hackathon Start: [Start Date]
• Submission Deadline: [End Date]
• Judging Period: [Start Date] to [End Date]
• Winners Announcement: [Date]

By following these detailed rules and guidelines, participants can ensure a fair, competitive, and enriching experience at CryptofForge.