At SparkHacks, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. By attending SparkHacks, you agree to the following guidelines:

🌟 Respect Everyone

• Treat all participants, organizers, mentors, and sponsors with kindness and professionalism.
• Avoid language or actions that may be offensive, discriminatory, or harmful.
• Be considerate of diverse perspectives and experiences.

🚫 Zero Tolerance for Harassment

• Harassment, discrimination, or any form of verbal, physical, or online abuse will not be tolerated.
• If you experience or witness inappropriate behavior, report it immediately to event organizers via Discord or in person.

🤝 Collaboration and Integrity

• Work only with your team (4-5 members) and avoid soliciting outside help for direct code contributions.
• Use libraries, frameworks, and open-source tools ethically. Pre-hackathon work or using templates created solely for submission is not allowed.
• Maintain transparency by committing code frequently to your team’s repository.

🚩 Fair Competition

• Projects must be built during the hackathon.
• Follow all submission guidelines to ensure your work is eligible for judging.

🔧 Use of Tools

• You may use AI tools like LLMs for ideation and debugging, but submitting AI-generated code is prohibited.

🌊 Event-Specific Rules

• Adhere to all SparkHacks policies and guidelines, including safety protocols for in-person activities.

📣 Reporting Issues