🧠 A.I. vs H.I. Hackathon — Official Rules

Hosted by: CS Girlies
Hackathon Dates: July 25 – 27, 2025
Location: Fully Online
Support / Questions / Reporting: team@csgirlies.com

This is a contest of skill and creativity. These Official Rules govern all participation. Please read carefully and abide by all requirements. Participation implies agreement with these terms.

1. Eligibility

• Open to individuals 13 years or older globally, except where prohibited.

• Participants may enter solo or in teams of up to 5 people.

• CS Girlies team members may participate but are ineligible for prizes.

• No prior experience needed — all levels welcome.

• Participants must have a Devpost account and internet access.

2. Key Dates (EDT)

3. Submission Requirements

To be eligible, teams must submit via Devpost:

• Project title + written description

• 1–3 minute demo video (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)

• Public code repository (GitHub, Replit, Glitch, etc.)

• Any relevant links or files

• Tech stack / tools used

• Track selection (optional)

🛑 Only one submission per team.

All work must be created during the hackathon window. You can reuse open-source code or libraries but must credit them and clearly indicate what you built during the weekend.

4. Project Rules

• Projects must be started after the hackathon begins.

• Third-party APIs, pre-trained models, and AI tools are allowed.

• Use of AI-generated content is allowed but must be clearly attributed.

• Projects must be safe, respectful, and original.

5. Judging Criteria

Each project will be evaluated on the following 5 dimensions:

🧠 Unmistakably Human

Does it make us feel? Show intuition, emotional depth, or soul? Prioritizes vibes over pure optimization.

🧬 Philosophical Edge

Does it explore deep questions, critique norms, or elevate the conversation around AI and humanity?

🎨 Weirdness & Originality

Unhinged (in the best way). Unexpected visuals, wild storytelling, strange-but-genius UX. Pure creativity.

🛠️ Technical Craft & Execution

Functional. Thoughtful. Doesn’t have to be complex, but should be smart and intentional.

🌍 Community & Cultural Impact

Does it resonate? Speak to real-world, cultural, or identity-based experiences? Create space or spark connection?

6.Prizes

Prizes will be listed and continuously updated on the official Devpost page

• A team may win multiple prizes

• Categories include: The Human Edge Award, Chaotic Genius, Most Viral, and more

• Prize decisions are at the discretion of the judging panel and/or sponsors

7. Code of Conduct

• Respect others.

• No harassment, hate speech, plagiarism, or shady behavior.

• Any violations will lead to disqualification.

• Report concerns confidentially at team@csgirlies.com.

8. Intellectual Property

• You own your work.

• By submitting, you grant CS Girlies the right to showcase your project (with credit) on our website, social media, and educational resources.

• Ensure you have the rights to any third-party content you include.

9. Support & Questions

For help, questions, or reports:

📬 Email: team@csgirlies.com
💬 Discord: Use the #hackathon-help channel

We’re here for you... seriously. Reach out.

10. Rule Changes

If changes are required:

• They’ll be posted publicly on Discord + Devpost

• No change will retroactively disadvantage teams

TL;DR

• Build something soulful, weird, and thoughtful.
• Start after Friday @ 5 PM. Submit by Sunday @ 5 PM.
• Include a demo video, code link, and description.
• Be kind. Don’t cheat. Ask for help.
• Questions? 👉 team@csgirlies.com