Infinity Codewave Hackathon – Official Rules
1. Event Overview
Infinity Codewave is a time-bound hackathon where eligible participants collaborate to design and build innovative technology solutions within the event period.
- Hackathon Dates: April 24–25, 2026
- Submission Deadline: April 25, 2026, 11:59 PM (local time as specified on Devpost)
- Results Announcement: Date to be announced on the Devpost page
2. Eligibility
- The hackathon is open to college students aged 18–25 years.
- Participants must be currently enrolled in a recognized college or university at the time of the event.
- Proof of age or enrollment may be requested by the organizers.
- Participants may compete as individuals or in teams.
- Employees, organizers, judges, and sponsors of Infinity Codewave are not eligible to participate.
3. Team Formation
- Teams may consist of 1 to 4 members.
- Each participant may be part of only one team.
- Team members must be registered on Devpost and correctly listed on the final submission.
- Changes to team composition after the submission deadline are not permitted.
4. Project Requirements
- All projects must be created during the hackathon period.
- Pre-existing code, designs, or assets are permitted only if they are openly licensed and clearly disclosed in the submission.
- Projects must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Submissions must align with the hackathon’s stated theme(s), if any.
5. Submission Guidelines
Each submission must include:
- Project title and description
- Source code repository link (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
- Demo video (maximum 3 minutes)
- Team member details
Additional requirements:
- The demo video must clearly explain the problem, solution, and functionality.
- Incomplete submissions or submissions received after the deadline will be disqualified.
- Only submissions made through Devpost will be considered.
6. Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated by the judging panel using the following criteria:
- Social Impact & Relevance – 30%
- Innovation & Creativity – 25%
- Technical Implementation – 25%
- Presentation & Clarity – 20%
Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
7. Prizes
- Prizes will be awarded as listed on the Devpost page.
- Teams must meet all eligibility and submission requirements to qualify for prizes.
- Prizes are non-transferable and may not be substituted, except at the organizers’ discretion or where required by law.
8. Code of Conduct
- Participants must treat all individuals with respect and professionalism.
- Harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Any form of cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification.
9. Intellectual Property
- Participants retain full ownership of their submissions.
- By submitting, participants grant Infinity Codewave a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote the project for marketing and event-related purposes.
- Participants are responsible for ensuring they have the rights to all materials used.
10. Disqualification
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant or team for:
- Violating these rules
- Providing false information
- Submitting plagiarized or unlawful content
- Failing to meet eligibility or submission requirements
11. Rule Modifications
- Organizers reserve the right to modify these rules if necessary.
- Any changes will be communicated through official Devpost announcements.
- Continued participation after a rule update constitutes acceptance of the revised rules.
12. Contact & Communication
- All official communication will be conducted via Devpost and the channels listed on the hackathon page.
- Participants are responsible for staying informed about announcements and updates.
