SSETC Hackathon — Terms & Conditions

1. Registration and Participation

Registration must be completed through the official SSETC Hackathon registration process. Participants must provide accurate details and comply with the eligibility criteria, submission guidelines and timelines communicated by the Organisers. Registration does not guarantee selection for subsequent rounds.

2. Participation Fee

• Round 1: Initial screening: Zero cost registration.
• Final Shortlisting: Best 100 participants shortlisted (Rs. 1,500/- after getting shortlisted).
• Round 2: Finale: On-campus round at Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Lavale Campus, Pune, for shortlisted participants.

Applicable fees must be paid through the official payment channel.

Travel, accommodation and personal expenses for the on-campus round are the responsibility of participants unless otherwise confirmed by the Organizers.

3. Evaluation and Selection

Submissions will be evaluated against the criteria and requirements communicated for each round. Shortlisting and progression are subject to evaluation by the designated panel. The Organizers reserve the right to disqualify submissions that are incomplete, plagiarized, misleading or non-compliant with the published guidelines.

4. Originality and Intellectual Property

Participants must submit original work or ensure that they hold the necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials used. Participants retain ownership of their work, subject to applicable third-party rights and licenses.

5. Conduct and Responsible Use

Participants must maintain professional conduct and comply with the Organizers' instructions. Plagiarism, harassment, unauthorized system access, misuse of data, security violations or interference with other teams may result in disqualification.

Projects involving healthcare data or sensitive information must comply with applicable privacy, security, ethical and regulatory requirements. Identifiable patient data must not be used without appropriate authorization and consent.

6. Event Media and Privacy

The hackathon may be documented through photography, video and other media for event reporting and promotional purposes, subject to the applicable event-media notice and privacy arrangements. Participant information collected during registration will be handled in accordance with the published privacy notice and applicable law.

7. Withdrawal, Cancellation and Changes

Withdrawal and refund requests will be governed by the approved hackathon refund policy. The Organizers may modify the schedule, format or participation arrangements, or postpone or cancel the hackathon where necessary. Updates and applicable refund or transfer arrangements will be communicated through official channels wherever practicable.

8. Prizes and Recognition

Prizes and recognition, where applicable, will be subject to the published criteria and verification of eligibility. Awards may be withheld or revoked in cases of material misrepresentation or violation of the hackathon rules, subject to applicable policy and law.

9. Acknowledgement

By registering, participants confirm the accuracy of the information submitted and agree to these Terms & Conditions, the official hackathon guidelines and the applicable privacy notice.