Enigma’26 Rules and Submission Requirements 1) Original Work and On-Event Development
  • All projects must be built during the hackathon event duration.

  • Code must be written during the event.

  • You may use pre-existing open-source libraries, frameworks, APIs, and SDKs, but the core solution, integration, and implementation must be done at the event.

2) Use of AI Tools
  • Using AI tools (such as coding assistants, LLMs, design generators, documentation helpers) is allowed.

  • Teams are responsible for ensuring their project is functional, explainable, and ethically built, even if AI-assisted.

  • If AI is used significantly, teams should be able to clearly explain what was generated, what was modified, and how it works.

3) Problem Statement Compliance
  • Every project must be based on the official problem statements released on the hackathon day.

  • Teams must select one problem statement (or one track’s statement) and build a solution aligned with it.

  • Projects that do not map clearly to the given problem statements may be disqualified.

4) Team Participation
  • Each participant can be part of only one team.

  • Cross-team collaboration on the same project is not allowed.

5) Submission Requirements

Each team must submit:

  • Project name and description

  • Problem statement selecte

  • Code repository link (GitHub or equivalent)

  • Presentation/Pitch (slides or clear explanation)

6) Fair Play and Integrity
  • Plagiarism, copying another team’s work, or submitting a previously built project as the main solution will result in immediate disqualification.

  • Any attempt to disrupt other teams, infrastructure, or event operations will lead to removal from the event.

7) Judging and Decisions
  • Judges’ decisions are final and binding.

  • The organizing team reserves the right to disqualify any submission that violates rules, misrepresents work, or breaches conduct standards.

8) Code of Conduct

 

  • Maintain a respectful, inclusive environment for all participants.

  • Harassment, discrimination, or unsafe behavior will not be tolerated.