Rules

Important: All participants are expected to follow the rules listed below for the duration of the event. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in disqualification, removal from the event, and/or being denied entry. These rules are enforced to help ensure that Philly Codefest remains safe, fair, and enjoyable for everyone.

  1. Eligibility Requirement (Age / Student Status)
    To participate in Philly Codefest, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
    • You are 18 years of age or older, or
    • You are a matriculated college student (currently enrolled in a college or university program).
    If you are under 18 and not currently enrolled in college, you are not eligible to participate. Anyone who does not meet this requirement will be disqualified and may be denied entry to the event.

    Check-in: All participants must present a valid government-issued photo ID (or approved student identification, if applicable) at the door before being admitted.
  2. Code of Conduct
    Philly Codefest is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone. All participants must follow the Philly Codefest Code of Conduct at all times during the event, including during check-in, team collaboration, presentations, and any official event communication.

    Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in warnings, disqualification, and/or removal from the event depending on severity.
  3. Team Size Requirements and Presentation Attendance
    Teams must include:
    • A minimum of 3 members, and
    • A maximum of 6 members.
    Teams that do not meet these team size requirements may be disqualified.

    In addition, teams must be able to present their project in person. At least 2 team members must be onsite during project presentations to present the project to the judges and answer questions.
  4. One Team Per Participant
    Each participant may only be registered on one team for the duration of the hackathon. You may not compete on multiple teams, switch teams mid-event, or contribute to submissions across multiple teams.

    Participants found working across multiple teams may be disqualified, and affected teams may become ineligible for judging.
  5. Project Creation Deadline (Required for Eligibility)
    Each team is required to create and register a project no later than:
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    This deadline is strict. No exceptions will be made. Only projects created and registered using the official project submission form here will be eligible to present to the judges on Sunday.

    If your project is not created/registered by this deadline, your team will be ineligible for judging and may be disqualified from competition.