1. Original Work: All projects must be original and created during the hackathon period. Pre-existing projects or code are not allowed.

2. Team Size: Teams can have a maximum of 4 members. You can work solo or form/join a team during the event.

3. Code of Conduct: Respect all participants. Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

4. Submission Deadline: All projects must be submitted by the specified deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

5. Open Source: You are encouraged to use open-source libraries, APIs, and frameworks, but you must disclose any third-party resources used.

6. Judging Criteria: Projects will be judged based on creativity, functionality, design, and presentation.

7. Ownership: Teams retain ownership of their projects but grant the organizers the right to showcase the projects for promotional purposes.

8. Fair Play: No sabotage or interference with other teams' projects. Collaboration and helping others is encouraged, but cheating is not.

These rules are in place to ensure a fair, fun, and inclusive experience for everyone. Let's hack responsibly!