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Hackathon Contest Rules

Effective Date: 6/18/24

1. Introduction

Welcome to the [Hackathon Name] organized by Idea Trek LLC, DBA Trekathon ("Organizer," "we," "our," "us"). By participating in this hackathon ("Contest"), you agree to abide by these Contest Rules ("Rules").

2. Eligibility

  • Participants must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a parent or guardian.

  • The Contest is open to individuals and teams.

  • Employees of Idea Trek LLC, its affiliates, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.

3. Registration

  • All participants must register for the Contest through our official website.

  • Registration opens on 6/18/2024 and closes on 9/1/2024.

4. Contest Period

  • The Contest begins on 9/2/2024 at 00:01 and ends on 9/30/2024 at 23:59

  • All project submissions must be received by the end date and time specified.

5. Project Requirements

  • Projects must be original and created during the Contest period.

  • Projects must be completed using WiX Studio, which is a distinct platform from other WiX services and products.

  • Teams are limited to 5 members.

  • Participants must provide a working prototype or demo, along with source code and documentation.

6. Submission Guidelines

  • Submissions must be made through [Insert Submission Platform] by [Insert Submission Deadline].

  • Each submission should include a project description, list of team members, and any other required information specified by the Organizer.

7. Judging Criteria

Projects will be judged based on the following criteria:

  • Innovation: Creativity and originality of the idea.

  • Technical Merit: Complexity and technical difficulty.

  • Functionality: How well the project works and fulfills its intended purpose.

  • Presentation: Quality and clarity of the presentation/demo.

8. Prizes​

  • Prizes are non-transferable and no substitutions are allowed.

  • All taxes on prizes are the responsibility of the winners.

9. Code of Conduct

  • Participants are expected to behave in a professional and respectful manner.

  • Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.

  • Participants must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

10. Intellectual Property

  • Participants retain ownership of their projects.

  • By submitting a project, participants grant the Organizer a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and display the project for promotional purposes.

11. Limitation of Liability

  • The Organizer is not responsible for any damages, loss, or injury resulting from participation in the Contest.

  • The Organizer reserves the right to modify or cancel the Contest at any time for any reason.

12. Privacy

  • Participants' personal information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. Acceptance of Rules

  • By participating in the Contest, participants agree to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of the Organizer, which are final and binding.

Idea Trek LLC
DBA: Trekathon
12 Rodgers Ave,
Dedham, MA 02026
begin@ideatrek.io
1-781-320-2501

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