Code of Conduct

Ethics & Originality

• All projects must be built during the D.A.V. Codefest event timeline. Although the use of pre-existing libraries or resources is permitted, reusing prior codebases without full disclosure is prohibited and may result in disqualification.
• Teams must indicate any reused components and their purpose in the final Failure to disclose reuse may lead to disqualification.

Who Can Participate

• Open to students studying any undergraduate
• Participants must currently be enrolled in a college or
• Organizing team members from D.A.V. College are not eligible to compete.
• Selected participants will be asked to present: a valid student ID/ Registration Card from their respective university / Board Examination Card of most recently given university examination.
• Students who have currently given their final board examination of undergraduate and are waiting for their exam results can also participate.

Prohibited Substances & Behavior

• Use/consumption of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, vaping devices, or non-vegetarian food items on D.A.V. College grounds is strictly forbidden.
• Participants are also not allowed to come to college bounds while intoxicated or during influence.
• Violators will be asked to leave the venue and will be

Zero Tolerance for Harassment

D.A.V. College is a harassment-free space. Unacceptable behavior includes but is not limited to:

• Verbal abuse or discrimination
• Unwanted sexual attention
• Public display of sexual or violent content
• Stalking or intimidation
• Taking pictures or recordings without consent

Reporting Issues

• If you witness or experience inappropriate behavior, please approach any organizing committee member
• Look for D.A.V. Codefest team members with designated Codefest IDs or uniforms.
• All reports are confidential and will be addressed

Dispute Resolution

If you believe you were unfairly accused of violating this Code, you may submit a grievance to the organizing team within 30 minutes with evidence.

Consequences of Violations

Breaching the Code of Conduct may result in one or more of the following:

• Immediate disqualification
• Forced to leave venue, resources, or any given support
• Reporting to relevant authorities or institutions

Team Composition

• Teams may consist of 1 to 5 members.
• Solo and Duo participants are also allowed for this hackathon. Solo or Duo Participants will also be considered as a team.

Building Your Project

• Development must begin only after the official start of the hackathon.
• Participants are encouraged to plan, ideate, and sketch designs beforehand.
• You may use any language, IDE, or tool, provided it is open-source or you hold the required license.
• Projects must not include content that violates the spirit of inclusion, such as racist or discriminatory content, sexually explicit material, or any offensive, hateful, or violent themes.

Submission Process

• Only verified and registered teams may submit projects.
• All submissions must strictly follow the given format and deadline.
• Plagiarized or reused work without disclosure will not be accepted.
• At least one team member must present the solution to the panel during the final evaluation phase.
• Expert / judges will assess the work based on creativity, execution, and its impact.
• All decisions made by the judges and authority committee are final and binding.

Respecting Shared Spaces

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the venue.
• Do not use unauthorized areas or tamper with event-provided hardware (routers, multiplugs etc.) or any kind of utility inside college premises.
• Treat the workspace, volunteers, and fellow participants with

Integrity & Fair Conduct

We expect all participants to uphold a high standard of honesty and collaboration.

Any attempts to misrepresent contributions, mislead judges or organizers, or undermine another team's work will be viewed as violations of ethical conduct

Participation in D.A.V. Codefest implies agreement to all guidelines outlined here. We're excited to see your ideas thrive in a respectful and collaborative environment.