Rules

Code of Conduct: All participants must adhere to the MLH Code of Conduct.

General Rules:

  • Projects must be started & completed during the hackathon. No pre-existing work.
  • Teams are limited to 1 - 4 members.
  • All code must be publicly available at submission time.
  • No prohibited content (e.g., plagiarism, offensive material, or unethical use of technology).

Judging Criteria:

  • Technical Innovation – How advanced or original is the solution?
  • Impact & Feasibility – Can this be implemented in the real world?
  • Functionality & Execution – Does it work well?
  • Creativity & Presentation – Is it unique and well-documented?

Judging Panel: Industry experts, researchers, and professionals from our sponsors