Rules

  1. Eligibility

    • Open to participants ages 13 and up.

    • You can compete individually or in teams of up to 4 people.

  2. Submission Format

    • Entries must be submitted as a pitch deck (PDF or Google Slides link).

    • Decks should be between 7–12 slides.

    • Optional: include mockups, wireframes, or visuals, but they are not required.

  3. Originality

    • All ideas must be the original work of the team.

    • Projects may build on existing concepts, but plagiarism or copying other decks will result in disqualification.

  4. Content Guidelines

    • Submissions must be appropriate for a general audience.

    • No offensive, discriminatory, or illegal material is allowed.

  5. Teamwork

    • Each participant may only join one team.

    • Teams must submit only one deck per project.

  6. Deadlines

    • All submissions must be uploaded before the deadline posted on the event page.

    • Late submissions will not be accepted.

  7. Judging

    • Projects will be evaluated based on the published judging criteria (innovation, clarity, feasibility, presentation quality, etc.).

    • Judges’ decisions are final.

  8. Fair Play

    • By participating, you agree to follow the hackathon spirit of honesty, collaboration, and respect.

    • Any attempt to manipulate results, break rules, or undermine the event may lead to disqualification.