Everyone can participate.  

Each Contestant will be required to provide the following as part of the Submission:

• A link to the software Application.
• A text description of the software Application, including a declaration of which Vertical(s) the software Application addresses

After the Competition Submission Period has ended, the Submission cannot be modified in any way until after Judging has ended.

Note that some Verticals may have category-specific rules and requirements in addition to the rules below. Please refer to the rules and updates tabs.

1. Submissions may be any kind of software application, be it for the web, a personal computer, a mobile handheld device, SMS, or any software platform broadly available to the public.
2. Submissions must be either in English or if in a language other than English, must be accompanied by an English translation of the text.
3. Submissions must not be indecent, defamatory, in obvious bad taste, demonstrate a lack of respect for public morals or conduct or adversely affects the reputation of the Sponsors.
4. Submissions must not: a) be illegal under applicable laws; b) depict hatred, defame, threaten a specific community in the society or incite violence; c) contain vulgar language or violence; or d) contain pornography, obscenity or sexual activity.
5. Submissions must a) be original; b) be solely owned by Contestant and that no other party has any rights or interest, whether known or unknown; and c) not violate the Intellectual Property, common law or privacy rights of other parties. A Contestant may contract with a third party to assist with the creation of their Submission, provided the Contestant is the sole and unequivocal owner of all intellectual property and licenses in the Submission.