Mixed policy status · review each section
Build boldly. Treat people carefully.
The privacy section is approved. Other participation policies and consent language are drafts pending organizer approval.
Questions or concerns: hackup-team@outlook.com. For urgent danger, contact local emergency services or venue staff directly.
Draft · organizer approval pending
Code of conduct
HackUP is a harassment-free learning environment. Treat every participant, volunteer, mentor, judge, and organizer with respect; report safety concerns to event staff immediately. Organizers may remove anyone whose behavior threatens the safety or inclusion of the community.
Draft · organizer approval pending
Participation rules
Build work during the official event window, disclose prior work and AI use accurately, respect team-size and track-eligibility rules, and submit only materials your team has the right to share. Organizer decisions about safety and eligibility are final and auditable.
Organizer-approved privacy policy
Privacy
HackUP collects the minimum information needed to operate the event. Restricted accommodation data is encrypted and separated from ordinary review. Judge notes and unpublished submissions remain private. Sponsor contact or resume sharing requires explicit participant opt-in.
Draft · organizer approval pending
Media release
Photography and media consent is recorded separately. Participants who do not consent should follow the badge and venue guidance supplied by event operations. Consent choices do not affect application review or judging.
Draft · organizer approval pending
Intellectual property
Teams retain ownership of their work. Participants are responsible for license compliance, prior-work disclosure, and ensuring public repositories, demos, and assets do not expose secrets or third-party confidential material.
Draft · organizer approval pending
Accessibility
HackUP aims to provide an accessible venue and digital experience. Request accommodations through the restricted application field or contact event operations; accommodation information is not shared with reviewers, judges, or sponsors.