Rules 

 

  1. No continuation hacks are allowed; all projects must be started within the hacking time period

  2. All participants must be college students.

  3. SSF has the right to expel members/teams in violation of the rules/code of conduct.

  4. Taking or using any other code, projects, ideas, etc. from either participant in the hackathon or outside of it is not allowed. The project must be original and created by the participant only. 

  5. Use of open-source libraries, frameworks are allowed but links to those resources must be added in devpost submission

  6. While a hackathon is a competition, only friendly competition is allowed. Harassing, poor sports talk, or competitive talk (ex. “I will crush you”) is NOT ALLOWED. Shaming others on their projects, and solely encouragement and constructive feedback are NOT ALLOWED

  7. No projects should be created that spreads hate or bashes any social group. Avoid building projects with political inclinations.

 

Code of Conduct 

 

As a participant, you give your permission for and grant SSF the irrevocable right to

Interview you in the program and appearance on videotape, audiotape, film, photograph, or any other media, whether now known or hereafter existing (recording) 

  • Use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display and/or publicly perform, either electronically or by any other media whether now known or hereafter existing and to allow others to do the same, your name, likeness or voice, the recordings, in whole or in part worldwide, without restrictions or limitations, in perpetuity, for any purpose, including without limitations, promotions, educational or commercial use.

  • Provide to sponsors any LinkedIn, Github, or resume that you have submitted on your application

  • Use your information for the purpose of user feedback, improvement of products, and sharing to sponsors. 

  • The 2022 IBM zDatathon is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming community for all students. Any harassment based on (but not limited to) race, nationality, religion, age, disability, physical appearance, body size, gender identity, gender, sexual orientation, or computing experience will not be tolerated. 

  • If you witness any incident that violates our code of conduct as outlined on this document please report it to any SSF organizer. We will make every effort to ensure our attendees’ safety including intervention.