1. Team Composition and Eligibility:
   • This is a team-based competition. Each team must comprise a minimum of two (2) members and a maximum of three (3) members. Individual participation is strictly prohibited.
   • Participation is open to students from any academic discipline, professionals, and other eligible individuals who meet the criteria specified herein.
   • All participants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of registration.
   • Only those participants willing to engage in all stages of the event should apply. Detailed descriptions of the various stages will be provided in the “Stages” section of the competition guidelines.

    

2. Originality and Submission Compliance:
   • Submissions must be the original work of the participants. Plagiarism or unauthorized use of third-party content is strictly prohibited and will be verified using standard plagiarism detection tools where applicable.
   • The novelty and originality of the solution will be a key evaluation criterion across all competitive stages.
   • All submissions must be made within the stipulated deadlines. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

    

3. Judgement & Rule Modifications:
   • The decisions of the judging panel shall be final, binding, and not subject to appeal.
   • The Organizing Institutions (IIT Madras, IITDM) and their affiliates reserve the exclusive right to amend, modify, or cancel any aspect of the event, including but not limited to rules, dates, format, and structure, without prior notice.
   • Detailed rules for each round of the competition will be published in due course.

    

4. Physical Presence Requirement for Hackathon & CTF:
   • Participants qualifying for the Capture The Flag (CTF) and Internship must be physically present at the said campus.
   • The Organizing Institutions will provide selected candidates with food, accommodation, and travel reimbursement (equivalent to the 2nd AC train fare for travel to and from their base location).
   • Additional logistical details will be shared with shortlisted participants in due course.

    

5. Prizes and Internships:
   • The event offers cash prizes totaling INR 10,00,000+.
   • Internship opportunities with a stipend of up to INR 15,000 per month will be available to students who are physically present at the IIT Madras campus for the designated period.

    

6. Intellectual Property Rights:
   • Any Intellectual Property (IP) generated as a result of the competition shall be owned by the Organizing Institutions and their affiliates.
   • Participants shall be duly recognized as inventors in case of any patent applications arising from the competition. Any benefits and royalties accruing therefrom shall be governed by the Intellectual Property policies of IIT Madras.

By participating in this competition, all individuals and teams acknowledge and agree to the above guidelines and rules. Failure to adhere to these provisions may result in disqualification and forfeiture of benefits.