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Sahamati BuildAAthon Code of Conduct

date_icon13 Sep 2024

Code of Conduct

Applicability

This policy shall be applicable on all spaces related to Devfolio, including the following, as well as their online counterparts (if any):

  • hackathons
  • talks, presentations, or demos
  • workshops
  • parties and social events
  • social media channels, etc.

In addition to participants, this Code of Conduct applies equally to all sponsors and partners of hackathons, and to all projects that are made at the hackathon.

No plagiarism or re-using of past work

We encourage you to submit original projects only prepared in the duration of the hackathon.
However, if you decide to submit projects consisting of re-used code, or re-submit a project that you have already submitted previously to any other hackathon, you are required to disclose such previous use and its extent with the submission.

If upon inspection, it is found that the project has re-used code that was not disclosed with the submission, the organiser may ask the participant to point out similarities and differences between the old and new work, and/or disqualify the submission from winning awards automatically, at the sole discretion of the organiser.

No discrimination

Hackathons hosted on Devfolio are dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment and harassment-free experience for everyone. No discrimination, on the basis of the following, shall be tolerated:

  • gender
  • gender identity or expression
  • age
  • sexual orientation
  • disability
  • physical appearance
  • body size
  • race
  • ethnicity
  • nationality
  • religion
  • political views
  • previous hackathon attendance or lack thereof
  • computing experience or lack thereof
  • chosen programming language or tech stack

No harassment

We do not tolerate harassment of or by hackathon participants in any form, including offensive discriminatory verbal comments, public display of sexual material, deliberate intimidation, stalking, wilful disruption, inappropriate physical contact, unwelcome sexual advances, and the taking of photographs and audio/video recordings without the subject’s consent.

No recording without consent

While photography and videography is encouraged, other participants must be given a reasonable chance to opt out from being photographed or videographed. If they object to the taking of their photograph or video, you are required to comply with their request

If they express their disapproval after the photo or video has been captured, you are required to delete it from your records, and in case it has been shared online, take reasonable steps to retract it from social media as well.

You are prohibited from taking photographs in contexts where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy (example – in bathrooms or where participants are sleeping etc.).

Creation of a safe space

No sponsors, partners, or participants shall use obscene or sexualised images, activities, or other material at the hackathons for any non-permitted purpose. The use of sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, and anything that creates a sexualised environment is prohibited.

Intellectual Property

Subject to any existing third party rights already created, you will own any original developments made by you, and all rights, titles and interests in those developments, including the intellectual property rights therein. By posting your submission on Devfolio, you are granting Devfolio and its affiliates a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, distribute, display and reproduce your submission only to the extent required by us to provide services on the Devfolio platform. We will never try to steal your creations or use them exploitatively without your consent.

Always report

If you notice any violation of this Code of Conduct or find otherwise suspicious behavior or have any concerns, please contact a member of the hackathon organizing committee immediately.

We will be happy to help participants contact local security or local law enforcement, if required, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the hackathon. We value your attendance and experience.

Consequences of violations

In case any participant violates this Code of Conduct, the organizer may, at their sole discretion:

  • expel them from the hackathon with no refund (if applicable),
  • block their access to Devfolio resources, including its website,
  • report their behaviour to local law enforcement.

 

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