1. Team Rules

  • Maximum 3 people per team.
  • You can collaborate and divide tasks as needed, but all work must be original.

2. Project Development Rules

✅ Originality is Required

  • All projects must be created during the hackathon—no pre-existing projects or code.
  • You cannot submit a project that was previously built for another competition or purpose.

✅ No Plagiarism

  • Code will be checked using Turnitin to ensure originality.
  • Any plagiarized submission will be disqualified.

✅ Limited AI Assistance

  • AI tools (like ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) can be used for inspiration and debugging, but most or all of your project cannot be AI-generated.
  • Judges may ask questions to confirm your understanding of your project.

3. Submission Requirements

  • Submit your project before the deadline (11:59 PM PST, Sunday, February 23).
  • All projects must be uploaded to Devpost with:
    • Code repository (GitHub recommended).
    • A ~2-minute video explaining your project and how it relates to the theme.