Rules

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable hackathon experience, please review the following contest rules:

We strive for an inclusive and compliant event open to:

• Teams of 2 to 4 members; open to engineers, professionals, students, hobbyists, makers, and researchers, regardless of age or experience.
• Participants under 18 should seek parental consent. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (parent or guardian) at the event.
• Employees of PCBCUPID or LionCircuits, directly or indirectly, are not eligible.

All types of hardware projects are welcome! For your entry to be considered, please ensure:

• All team members must check in at the front desk on the event day.
• Only original projects not previously made public are accepted.
• Your submission (at the end of hackathon day) should include: clear documentation, a working demo, project description, images, schematics, and code.
• Submit your project before the announced deadline on the day of the hackathon.
• All components issued for the hackathon must be returned once the event concludes.

• Top projects win prizes as mentioned, while all teams who participate will receive digital certificates and goodies.
• Winners are chosen based on judging criteria provided before the event.
• Prizes are awarded to the team as a whole.
• The competition encourages innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity within the tech community.

• Dedicated channels are available for questions and assistance throughout the event.
• Organizers PCBCUPID and LionCircuits are committed to prompt support and guidance.
• Active and open communication is encouraged to foster a collaborative community.

• Participants retain full ownership of their projects. But the projects codes, schematic and other presentation will be shared in public domain (open sourced) on PCBCUPID website and Github.
• By participating in the event, participants grant the organizers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use submissions for promotional and educational purposes.
• Organizers reserve the right to enforce the contest rules. By registering and submitting, you agree to all terms and policies stated here, ensuring a fair and transparent process.