1) All hacks must be started AFTER hacking begins.

2) Any software or hardware from a third party MUST also be publicly available to use by anybody else.

3) Do NOT steal anyone else's source code.

4) Judges make the final decision on any winner of a prize.

5) Any type of project (code or concept), will be accepted. It's okay if it's not finished!

6) Hackers are not allowed to work on multiple teams (across 1 event or multiple), and cannot submit multiple projects. 

7) Have fun, learn something, and make something awesome!

8) We follow the MLH code of conduct.

You must be registered to at least one prize track. There are 3 exclusive tracks-- Game, AI, and Sustainability-- from which you can only choose one. You can then decide to add on any of the remaining non-exclusive tracks.