• Participation is open globally
• Both individuals and teams are allowed
• Teams must follow all deadlines and submission guidelines
• All submissions must comply with platform policies and event rules

• Projects must be original work
• Plagiarism or copied projects will result in disqualification
• Existing projects are allowed only if significant new improvements are made during the hackathon period
• Open-source tools and APIs may be used with proper attribution

Participants are allowed to use:

• AI-assisted development tools
• Public APIs and SDKs
• Open-source frameworks
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Public datasets and integrations

Hacknomics is committed to creating a respectful, professional, and inclusive environment for all participants.

Participants are expected to:

• Respect fellow participants, mentors, and jury members
• Avoid harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior
• Maintain professionalism throughout the event
• Follow ethical and fair participation practices

Violation of these guidelines may lead to disqualification or removal from the hackathon.

Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria: