Please read the following rules carefully before participating in the Nira Hackathon.

• The hackathon is open to students, developers, designers, and innovators of all skill levels.
• Participants may join individually or as a team (team size: 1–5 members).
• All participants must register on Devpost to be eligible.

• All projects must be original and created during the hackathon period.
• You may use open-source libraries, APIs, and frameworks, but you must clearly credit them.
• Pre-existing projects are not allowed, though you may come with ideas and plans.
• The project must be related to education and address a real-world problem.

• All submissions must be made through Devpost before the deadline.
• Each team must submit only one project.
• Submissions must include all required materials (description, demo video, code link, etc.).
• Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered.

All participants are expected to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.

• Be respectful and considerate to all participants, mentors, and organizers.
• Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
• Collaborate fairly and avoid any form of cheating or plagiarism.
• Follow all instructions provided by the organizers.

Violation of the code of conduct may result in disqualification.

• Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
• Projects will be judged based on innovation, impact, technical quality, design, and presentation.
• Prizes will be awarded to the top teams as determined by the judges.

• Participants retain full ownership of the projects they create.
• By participating, you grant organizers permission to showcase your project for promotional purposes.

• Organizers reserve the right to modify the rules, schedule, or prizes if necessary.
• Any violations of these rules may result in disqualification.
• Participation in the hackathon constitutes acceptance of all rules listed above.