Submission Requirements for YCW HarvestHacks (November 1st, 12 PM - November 19th, 11:59 PM):

Eligibility:

YCW is open to participants of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, but it is primarily designed for beginner to intermediate coders.

Participants under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian consent to participate.

Team Size:

Teams can consist of 1 to 4 members. Each team member should meet the eligibility criteria.

Original Work:

All submissions must be the original work of the participating teams. Plagiarism or the use of pre-existing solutions without proper attribution will result in disqualification.

Project Scope:

Projects should align with the hackathon theme of education and should aim to address challenges or enhance learning experiences in some way.

Open Source (Optional):

While not mandatory, participants are encouraged to open-source their projects to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration within the coding community.

Submission Deadline:

Submissions must be completed and submitted by November 19th, 12 AM (midnight), which is the official end time of the hackathon. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Judging Criteria:

Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, technical complexity, potential impact on education, and presentation quality.

Intellectual Property:

Participants retain intellectual property rights for their projects. However, by participating in HarvestHacks, you grant the organizers the right to use your project for promotional and educational purposes.

Organizer Discretion:

The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any project or participant that violates the rules or engages in unethical behavior.

Legal Compliance:

Participants must comply with all applicable laws and regulations during the hackathon.