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Hackathon Submission Guidelines

<aside> 📌 By participating in the hackathon, you agree to abide by these guidelines and contribute to a fair and enjoyable event for all. Happy hacking!

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Code of Conduct

1. Plagiarism:
   • All work must be original. Plagiarism in any form will result in disqualification.
   • Participants must cite any third-party resources, libraries, or code snippets used in their projects.
2. Respect and Collaboration:
   • Maintain a respectful and collaborative environment.
   • Harassment or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification.

Project Development

1. Hackathon Timeframe:
   • All coding must be done within the hackathon timeframe.
   • Pre-existing code is not allowed unless it is open-source and publicly available before the hackathon starts.
2. Use of External Resources:
   • External libraries, APIs, and tools are allowed, but they must be explicitly mentioned in the submission.
   • Any third-party services used should not violate their terms of service.

Submission Requirements

1. Project Requirements:
   • Make sure to have at least 2 members in your team and maximum of 4 members. Everyone should sign up on HackQuest and join the team while submitting. Submitting your project on HackQuest is mandatory for judging. If you do not submit your project on HackQuest then your project won’t qualify for judging.
   • Projects must align with the theme or challenge of the hackathon (if applicable).
   • Submissions must include a detailed description, screenshots, and/or a demo video explaining the project.
   • Submission Deadline will be 30th June at 8 AM IST, we will extend it till 8:30 AM IST.
   • Projects should be submitted on the HackQuest Platform. Follow the video given below.
   • Make sure to put your correct Team ID and Room Number given by the team. If you’re having any issues/confusion. You can reach out to any of the organiser in the venue.
   • You can submit your project anytime before the deadline and make changes till the deadline i.e., 30th June at 8:30 AM IST.
2. Code Repository:
   • All code must be submitted via a public repository (e.g., GitHub, GitLab) with appropriate instructions on how to set up and run the project.
   • Repositories should include a README file with a clear project overview, setup instructions, and usage details.
3. Pitch Video:
   • Make sure to make a pitch video and upload it on Youtube (public/unlisted).
   • Duration shouldn’t be more than 2-3 Minutes. [IT’S REQUIRED FOR ALL THE TRACKS]
4. Presentation [OPTIONAL]:
   • Teams may be required to present their projects to the judges. Presentations should be concise and cover key aspects such as problem statement, solution, technologies used, and a demo.

Submission Walkthrough

https://youtu.be/TuAXPsDlNH4

Judging Criteria

1. IRL Judging:
   • Everyone should be there in the assigned room and seat with the given Team ID ready.