Here are some common rules that participants have to follow in Wittyhacks 3.0:
- Code of Conduct: Participants must adhere to a code of conduct that promotes a safe and respectful environment for all attendees, free from harassment or discrimination of any kind.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Participants must respect the intellectual property rights of others and must not use any copyrighted material without permission or attribution.
- Team size: Participants may be required to form teams of 2-5 members before the start of the hackathon.
- Project scope: Participants must work on projects that are aligned with the theme and scope of the hackathon. The project must be created from scratch during the hackathon and not be a pre-existing project.
- Submission guidelines: Participants must submit their final project on time and follow the guidelines set by the organizers. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
- Fair play: Participants must not engage in any form of cheating, such as copying code or data from other teams or using any unfair advantage.
- Judging criteria: Participants will be judged on various criteria such as creativity, innovation, technical difficulty, and impact.
- Team presentation: All teams will be required to present their projects to the judges in a predetermined format and time limit.
- Sponsorship acknowledgment: Participants may be required to acknowledge the sponsors of the event during their presentation or in their final project.
- Attendance: Participants must attend all mandatory events, such as opening and closing ceremonies, workshops, and presentations.
- Disqualification: Participants who violate any of the rules or engage in any inappropriate behavior may be disqualified from the hackathon at the discretion of the organizers.
Code of Conduct for Wittyhacks 3.0
Wittyhacks is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, nationality, or any other personal characteristic. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, we ask that all participants abide by the following code of conduct:
- Respect Others: Treat all participants with respect and dignity, and avoid any behavior that may be considered harassment, discrimination, or intimidation. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal or written comments, physical gestures, or any other behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
- Be Inclusive: We welcome participants from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Be mindful of your language and behavior to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. Avoid stereotyping, negative language, and actions that may make someone feel excluded or marginalized.
- Be Collaborative: Wittyhacks is a collaborative event, and we encourage participants to work together and support each other's ideas and projects. Respect others' opinions, and be open to feedback and suggestions.
- Be Professional: Wittyhacks is an opportunity to showcase your skills, creativity, and professionalism. We expect all participants to conduct themselves in a professional manner and avoid any behavior that may compromise the integrity or reputation of the event.
- No Tolerance for Harassment: Wittyhacks has zero tolerance for harassment or any other form of unacceptable behavior. If you experience or witness any behavior that violates this code of conduct, please report it to one of the organizers immediately. All reports will be taken seriously, and appropriate action will be taken.
By participating in Wittyhacks 3.0, you agree to abide by this code of conduct and help us create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants.