Hackathon Rules

  • All design elements, code, hardware builds, etc. for your project must be created during the event. Third-party tools and frameworks are allowed as well as your normal tooling (Gulp, Yeoman, Composer, NPM, Bower, etc.). While you may not begin coding in advance, you can plan and discuss it with your team in advance. Written documents and design sketches are allowed.  You may also incorporate pre-existing material that is freely available to the public into your project, such as public domain images, Creative Commons music, open-source libraries, existing APIs and platforms, and the like.
  • Projects must involve writing significant software, though hardware may be incorporated. 
  • Teams must be comprised of 3-4 people.
  • The prizes not specified otherwise will be awarded solely based on the decision of the judging panel.
  • At least one team member must be physically present during sign-in.
  • Any intellectual property developed during the hackathon will belong to the team that developed it. We expect that each team will have an agreement between themselves regarding the IP, but this is not required. 

Code of Conduct

By participating in any CSBA Hackathon event, you agree to abide by the following code of conduct.

  • Please treat all other hackers with the utmost respect.  We ask that you act kindly, behave professionally, and do not insult or put down other attendees.  Remember that harassment and racist, sexist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for this event. If at any point you see a fellow hacker being harassed, please talk to the nearest hackathon organizer.
  • Please treat our sponsors, organizers, and judges with the utmost respect. Without them, nothing would be possible. Consider taking some time out of your work to go meet and speak with them. If they come over to talk to you, we ask that you give them a bit of your time. They're here for you! Show them you appreciate it.

Failure to comply with the above-stated Rules and Code of Conduct may result in the offending team's disqualification. 

Photo Release Waiver 

By attending or participating in any CSBA Hackathon event, you hereby grant the CSBA Hackathon and its affiliates permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based and social media publications, without payment or other consideration.  You understand and agree that all photos will become the property of the CSBA Hackathon or its affiliates and will not be returned. 

You irrevocably authorize CSBA Hackathon and its affiliates to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, you waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo. 

You hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge the CSBA Hackathon and its affiliates from all claims, demands, and causes of action which you, your heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on your behalf or on behalf of your estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. 

TL;DR

Bring your blueprints; build at the hackathon. It’s the only way we can compare hacks on a level playing field and fairly award prizes. It’s also what lets you say “I built this at a hackathon."

Have fun. Hackathons are amazing, and so are you. We’re so happy you’re able to hack with us and be a part of our amazing community.

Open your mind. Hacking unites people from across the world from different cultural norms, nationalities, and backgrounds. Be prepared not only to learn something new from your hack but also from the amazing people around you. Be mindful of the fact that certain content and actions can make the people around you uncomfortable. If your hack contains material that might cross that boundary, talk to a member of the organizing team for a second or third opinion. We'll let you know if you should consider rethinking your hack.

Dates

October 1-2

Eligibility

  • Must be a Lehigh University first-year student
  • Must be present in the US

Prizes

1st place team: $50 Amazon Gift Card (x4)

2nd place team: $30 Amazon Gift Card (x4)

3rd place team: $20 Amazon Gift Card (x4)

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Works will be judged on:

  • The originality of the idea
  • The functionality of the submitted work