Project and Submission Requirements:

All teams must submit their projects via Devpost by the deadline. The submission will include a written description of the project, a short video (under 3 minutes) or "deck" presenting the project, and a link to your Github repository.

Dates and Times:

Hack Nights will be held on 3 separate days in the summer of 2024, Monday, June 24th, from 5:30pm-10pm and Wednesday June 26th from 5:30pm-10pm for the hack nights. An awards and happy hour event will be held on Thursday, June 27th at 6pm. 

Eligibility:

The Hack Nights are open to hackers from all different backgrounds and skill levels, including developers, designers, business professionals, subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, and students with an interest in technology, innovation, social impact and community. We strongly encourage beginners to join and contribute where you can, and facilitators will be at the events to help everyone find a team that's a great fit.

No teams above 5 people. No work created before the hackathon.

Contact Us & Support Channels

Novices and non-novices can benefit from reading our "Explorer Kit" doc which is designed to help you prepare you for our hackathon:

Please take a look at our  "CharlestonHacks Explorer Kit" before the hack. It was designed to help newcomers to hackathons get up to speed.

or contact us at Charlestonhacks.com

Code of Conduct:

HACKATHON - TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Sponsored by CharlestonHacks, Inc. (“CharlestonHacks”)

 

THE HACKATHON IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. BY PARTICIPATING, YOU

AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

 

NO ENTRY FEE. The Hackathon begins on June 24th at 5:30PM EST and ends On June 27th at 8PM EST, 2024.

Eligibility: The Hackathon is open to individuals who are at least thirteen years old. Participation in the Hackathon constitutes Participant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). The term “you” refers to you, the “Participant”.

 

Your Participation:

 

You can participate as part of a team of up to 5 people.

 

Switching teams is not allowed. CharlestonHacks is not responsible for, and will not assist in resolving, any disputes between team members. A team may only submit one Entry. Individual Participants may only submit one Entry. Incomplete Entries may be disqualified.  Each Participant must supply his/her own laptop to participate.

 

Ownership of Entries: Participant represents and warrants that the Entry does not violate any agreement or obligation to any invention assignment, proprietary information, confidentiality, non-solicitation, noncompetition or similar agreement with any employer or other person. Participant represents and warrants that the Entry is and will be Participant’s own original work and does not and will not infringe the intellectual property or proprietary rights of any third party, including, without limitation, any third-party patents, copyrights or trademarks. Participant hereby agrees not to instigate, support, maintain or authorize any action, claim or lawsuit against CharlestonHacks, or any other person, on the grounds that any use of a Participant’s Entry, infringes any of Participant’s rights as creator of the Entry, including, without limitation, trademark rights, copyrights and moral rights or “droit moral.”  Nothing herein shall constitute an employment, joint venture, or partnership relationship between Participant and CharlestonHacks. Participants will not receive any compensation from CharlestonHacks in connection with any Entries. Each Participant acknowledges and agrees that other Participants or third parties may have developed or commissioned works which are similar to the Entry of Participant or Participant’s team, or may develop something similar in the future, and each Participant waives any claims that Participant may have resulting from any similarities to the Entry of Participant or Participant’s team.

 

Publicity:  Except where prohibited, by participating in the Hackathon, Participant consents to the use of his/her name, photo and/or likeness, biographical information, entry and statements attributed to Participant (if true) for advertising and promotional purposes, including without limitation, inclusion in CharlestonHacks’ newsletters, website, and any of the CharlestonHacks’ social media accounts or outlets

without additional compensation.

 

Indemnity:  You agree to release, indemnify, defend and hold CharlestonHacks and their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees, sponsors and agents, including advertising and promotion agencies, and assigns, and any other organizations related to the Hackathon, harmless, from any and all claims, injuries, damages, expenses or losses to person or property and/or liabilities of any nature that in any way arise from participation in the Hackathon or acceptance or use of a prize or parts thereof, including without limitation (i) any condition caused by events beyond CharlestonHacks’ control that may cause the Hackathon to be disrupted or corrupted; (ii) any claim than an Entry infringes third party intellectual property or proprietary rights; (iii) any disputes among team members, (iv) any injuries, losses, or damages (compensatory, direct, incidental, consequential or otherwise) of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of the prize, or acceptance, possession, or use of the prize, or from participation in the Hackathon; (v) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Hackathon; technical errors that may impair your ability to participate in the Hackathon; or (vi) errors in the administration of the Hackathon.

 

DISCLAIMER. IN NO EVENT WILL CHARLESTONHACKS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, DATA, BUSINESS OR PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE HACKATHON, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM ANY CLAIM BASED UPON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT CHARLESTONHACKS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

 

General:

 

The Hackathon is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Hackathon is offered by CharlestonHacks, which is not responsible for (i) late, lost, damaged, incomplete, or misdirected Entries, responses, or other correspondence, whether by e-mail or postal mail or otherwise; (ii) theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alterations of Entries; or (iii) phone, electrical, network, computer, hardware, software program or transmission malfunctions, failures or difficulties.

 

CharlestonHacks reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the Hackathon in

whole or in part, in the event of fraud, technical or other difficulties or if the integrity of the Hackathon is compromised, without liability to the Participants. CharlestonHacks reserves the right to disqualify any Participant, as determined by CharlestonHacks, in its sole discretion. These Terms are governed by the law of the State of South Carolina, without reference to rules governing choice of laws. Any action, suit or case arising out of, or in connection with, this Hackathon or the Terms must be brought in either the federal or state courts located in the Charleston, South Carolina. CharlestonHacks’ failure to enforce any term of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

 

We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, skills and education, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof). harborHack prides itself on being an open, respectful, and inclusive community that leads by example. That means jerky behavior isn’t allowed.

This goal and policy is applied to any and all events run by harborHack. All attendees are expected to comply in full to this policy.

This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. We invite all those to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone, and we also include ways for our attendees to report any violations. Together we can make a fun, harassment-free, magical experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.

A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open [source/culture/tech] citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize and strengthen the relationships between our actions and their effects on our community. Communities mirror the societies in which they exist, and positive action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of power that exist in society. If you see someone who is making an extra effort to ensure our community is welcoming, friendly, and encourages all participants to contribute to the fullest extent, we want to know.

 

 

Expected Behaviors

The following behaviors are expected and requested of all community members:

  • Communicate! Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute
    to the health and longevity of this community.

  • Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions. Come from a place of understanding.

  • Attempt collaboration before a conflict.

  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.

  • Be mindful of your surroundings and your fellow participants. Alert community leaders if you
    notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.

  • See something, say something!

Unacceptable Behaviors

The following actions are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:

  • Being a jerk. Being mean. Unkind intentions.

  • Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person.

  • Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.

  • Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material, posting or threatening to post other
    people’s personally identifying information ("doxing").

  • Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.

  • Inappropriate photography or recording. Inappropriate physical contact. You should have
    someone’s consent before touching them.

  • Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes sexualized comments or jokes; inappropriate
    touching, groping, and unwelcome sexual advances.

  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or in-person).

  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

  • Sustained disruption of community events, including talks and, presentations.

Don't be that person. We help people help people.

Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated.

Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, Reality Hack organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a warning, temporary ban, or permanent expulsion from the community/event without warning. One strike and you're out!

If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. harborHack staff will be present throughout the duration of the event and there is an on site security guard, stationed in Harbor Walk East, who will be available 24/7. Harassment, bullying, being shady, not being kind, and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our event for everyone, and will not be tolerated or accepted. We want you to be happy at our event, and it starts with people like you who make this better, inclusive, safe, and more of a fun thing than we can ever imagine!

PERSONAL REPORT

You can make a personal report by getting in contact with any of the event organizers. In the event organizers are not able to be reached, please reach out to us directly by phone/email at:

Contact Info

Organizers: hello@charlestonhacks.com

Security:
Security may be present at the event. 

Emergency: 911

‍When taking a personal report, our staff will ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other event staff to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we'll ask you to tell us about what happened. This can be upsetting, but we'll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you can bring someone to support you.

You won't be asked to confront anyone, and we won't tell anyone who you are. Our team will be happy to help you contact hotel/venue security, local law enforcement, local support services, provide escorts, or otherwise assist you to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.

We expect all community participants to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues – online and in-person – as well as in all one-on-one communications about community business. This code of conduct and its related procedures also applies to unacceptable behavior occurring outside the scope of community activities when such behavior has the potential to affect the safety and well-being of community members adversely.

This Code of Conduct was forked from the example policy from the Geek Feminism wiki, created by the Ada Initiative and other volunteers. which is under a Creative Commons Zero license. Conference Code of Conduct is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.