Gilroy Hacks · Rules

Rules

By attending this hackathon, you are required to abide by and follow these guidelines and code of conduct.
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disquilification.

No cheating

- Do not consult with other teams or work with anyone outside of the hackathon sphere (however, you may consult friends and family for advice)

Do not plagiarize

- You are allowed to use existing libraries and packages with a valid license but required to give credit when credit is due (which also includes Creative Commons and Open Source Projects)
- You may also use old projects as frameworks for your product, but you cannot work on any material that is related to the hackathon before the event

Maintain open communications with your team at all times

- A good team player is one who is always able to be reached and assists in team duties when needed

Any resource is at your disposal

- You may use a combination of software and hardware in your project
- You may not copy others' unlicensed work

Ask for help when needed

- Don't be afraid to ask questions in the Discord or ask an organizer directly
- We want to ensure your team's success in this hackathon, so feel free to ask an organizer if you feel unsure

*subject to change

Treat everyone with respect

- This includes team members, judges, organizers, volunteers, etc.
- We reserve the right to refuse patronage to participants based on their actions

Be appropriate

- Respond professionally with organizers, answer questions to the best of your ability, and ensure that your project is not offensive in any way

Respect one's privacy

- You may not photograph anyone without consent
- Do not use anyone's likeness or property in any production without permission

Don't be lazy

- Help out anyone whenever possible (with navigation, signups, etc.), whether it's your teammate or another participant
- You are required to provide adequete effort to your team

Be ethical and equal

- Consider the ramifications of your actions; do not do anything that will reputably harm others or yourself
- Split up work and treat others equally; Prizes are required to be split equally among the team

*subject to change

Photo Release Waiver

By participating in this hackathon, you hereby grant us permission to use your likeness and project content in photographs, videos, or other digital media in any and all of its publications, including, but not limited to, social media and web-based publications. Any and all photos taken during the hackathon duration will become property of Gilroy Hacks.

Upon agreeing to these terms, you authorize Gilroy Hacks to edit, copy, or distribute these photos for any lawful or advertising purpose. Additionally, you waive the right to royalties or compensation for using these photos.

However, Gilroy Hacks will use these photos for promotion purposes ONLY. We will never share your personal or private information to anyone outside the event.

If you have a disagreement with any of the terms stated above, please contact an event organizer or email

DISCLAIMER: "Hacking", "Hacks", and "Gilroy Hacks" are general-use terms not associated with actual cyberwarfare or gaining unauthorized access to data.

Apr 15 - 16

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