Code of Conduct
Otaku Delhi Hackathon
1. Core Principle: Respect
The Otaku Delhi Hackathon is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment in any form.
2. Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Policy
Harassment includes, but is not limited to: offensive verbal or written comments, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
3. Academic Integrity & Open Source Policy
All projects must be built during the hackathon timeframe. Using pre-existing code is allowed ONLY if:
- The code is open source and freely available to all participants.
- The pre-existing code is explicitly declared during submission.
- The core logic and significant value of the project are built during the hackathon.
4. AI Usage Policy
The use of Artificial Intelligence tools (like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) is permitted and encouraged as development aids. However, entirely AI-generated projects with no human-authored architecture or meaningful modification will be heavily penalized in the judging criteria.
5. Submission Rules
- Projects must be submitted before the deadline on the designated platform.
- A public GitHub repository containing the source code must be provided.
- All submissions must include a clear README.md explaining the project, tech stack, and local setup instructions.
6. Photography & Privacy Consent
By attending the hackathon, you grant the organizers permission to capture photos and videos of you and your work. These materials may be used for promotional and educational purposes. Your personal data collected during registration will be handled securely and will not be sold to third parties.
7. Organizer Authority & Consequences
The organizers reserve the right to enforce these rules. Anyone violating the Code of Conduct may be sanctioned or expelled from the hackathon without a refund (if applicable) and disqualified from all prizes, at the discretion of the event organizers.
8. Reporting Misconduct & Emergency
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a hackathon organizer immediately. Organizers can be identified by their distinct badges/shirts.
Emergency Contact: conduct@delhihacks.me | +91 98765 43210
9. Acceptance
By registering for and participating in the Otaku Delhi Hackathon, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct in its entirety.