General Rules

1. Eligibility:

• The hackathon is open to students currently enrolled in universities and colleges across India.
• Participants must register individually or as a team (maximum of 4 members per team).

1. Registration:

• All participants must register online before the registration deadline.
• Each team must provide a team name, list of members, and a primary contact email.

1. Project Requirements:

• Projects must align with the theme of the hackathon: developing a smart traffic management system.
• All code, designs, and assets must be created during the hackathon period. Pre-existing code or projects are not allowed.
• Open-source libraries and frameworks are permitted, but their use must be clearly documented.

Submission Rules

1. Submission Deadline:

• All projects must be submitted by the specified deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

1. Required Materials:

• Complete project documentation, including an overview, technical details, and installation instructions.
• A working prototype demonstrating the key features of the smart traffic management system.
• A presentation summarizing the project and showcasing its features.
• A link to the code repository with the complete source code.
• A demo video highlighting the project's functionality and impact.

1. Submission Platform:

• Projects must be submitted through the designated submission platform by the deadline.
• Ensure all links (e.g., GitHub repository, demo video) are accessible and correctly formatted.

Judging Criteria

1. Innovation:

• Originality and creativity of the solution.
• How well the project addresses the hackathon theme.

1. Technical Complexity:

• Level of technical expertise demonstrated.
• Use of advanced algorithms, real-time data processing, and system architecture.

1. Functionality:

• Practical implementation of the project.
• How effectively the system optimizes traffic flow and improves road safety.

1. Presentation:

• Clarity and coherence of the project documentation and presentation.
• Quality of the demo video and overall presentation of the project.

1. Impact:

• Potential real-world application and scalability of the solution.
• How well the project can be integrated into existing urban infrastructure.

Conduct and Ethics

1. Team Conduct:

• Teams are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude throughout the hackathon.
• Collaboration and fair competition are encouraged.

1. Plagiarism:

• Plagiarism of any form will result in immediate disqualification.
• All submissions must be original work created during the hackathon period.

1. Disqualification:

• Failure to adhere to the hackathon rules may result in disqualification.
• The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team for unethical behavior or rule violations.

Additional Information

1. Support:

• Mentors and technical support will be available throughout the hackathon.
• Participants can seek guidance and assistance as needed.

1. Judges' Decisions:

• All decisions made by the judging panel are final.
• Feedback will be provided to all participants after the hackathon.

1. Intellectual Property:

• Participants retain ownership of their projects.
• The organizers reserve the right to use submitted materials for promotional purposes.

By participating in Traffease 2024, participants agree to abide by these rules and contribute to a fair and exciting competition.