Eligibility

• You must be 13+, and either a high school or college student
• Your project must be original, and not copied from any other source
• You may not use code written prior to the start of the Hackathon
• Your Project must be submitted on time 
• Your Entry must be in English
• You must be enrolled in the Hackathon on both the Devpost, and Our Website (Joining the Discord Server is also highly recommended)
• You must follow the MLH Code of Conduct

Teams

• Teams can have up to 4 people.
  • However, working solo is also allowed.
• Once the Coding period has started, teams can no longer be changed
• Teams members must be listed on Devpost
• You can find team members by asking in our "looking-for-team" channel in our Discord

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

• Creativity
  Is the project a new idea? Does the project provide a new experience or simplify an existing workflow?
• Practicality
  Could this idea actually be implemented in real life? Would people be motivated to use it? Is it a functioning solution that can scale in the real world?
• Presentation
  Is the project pitched in a convincing and engaging manner? Is the idea presented clearly and in a way that's easy to approach?
• Technical Complexity
  Does the project involve complex technologies or intricate systems? How relevant are the solutions your project presents?
• Design
  Is the UI design user-friendly and intuitive? Does the design enhance user experience and engagement?