UDBHAV'26 · OFFICIAL DOCUMENT
Code of
Conduct
Every participant, mentor, sponsor, and volunteer at UDBHAV'26 is expected to uphold these values. Read them carefully before the hackathon begins.
Respectful & Inclusive
Treat everyone with dignity — teammates, mentors, judges, and staff. UDBHAV'26 is a space for everyone to build and grow.
Harassment or Plagiarism
Zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, or submitting work that isn't yours. Violations result in immediate disqualification.
Build Original Work
All code must be written during the hackathon. Pre-existing repositories, copy-paste from other submissions, or AI-only generated codebases are prohibited.
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Participation Rules
Team Size: 2–4 Members
Each team must have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members. Solo registrations are not permitted. All team members must be currently enrolled students at an accredited institution.
Registration Deadline
All team members must complete individual registration and payment before the deadline. Late registrations will not be accepted under any circumstance.
Check-In Is Mandatory
All participants must check in at the venue registration desk by 9:00 AM on 25 April 2026. Failure to check in forfeits your spot and no refund will be issued.
Problem Domain Selection
Teams must select and commit to one Problem Domain (PS) at the PS Drop on Day 1. Domain switches after the commitment window closes are not allowed.
You Must Stay for the Full Duration
To be eligible for prizes, at least 2 team members must remain on-premise for the entire 24-hour period. Leaving early disqualifies the team from prize consideration.
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Conduct & Behaviour
Our Standard
UDBHAV'26 is committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, ethnicity, level of experience, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment in any form.
No Harassment or Discrimination
Offensive comments, slurs, deliberate intimidation, stalking, sustained disruption, and unwanted physical contact are all strictly prohibited. Any form of sexual harassment will result in immediate removal.
No Alcohol or Illegal Substances
Consumption or possession of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances on the venue premises is strictly forbidden. Anyone found violating this will be asked to leave immediately.
Be Collaborative & Kind
Help others when you can. Share knowledge freely. Constructive feedback is welcome; put-downs and condescension are not. The spirit of a hackathon is collective progress.
Respect Venue Property
Treat Sage University's facilities, equipment, and furniture with care. Any damage caused intentionally or through negligence will be the financial responsibility of the team.
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IP & Originality
Original Work Only
All code, designs, and assets submitted must have been created during the UDBHAV'26 hackathon window (25–26 April 2026). Pre-existing codebases, past projects, or code written before the hackathon begins are not eligible.
Open Source Libraries Are Allowed
You may use publicly available open-source libraries, frameworks, and APIs (React, TensorFlow, Stripe, etc.). All third-party dependencies must be disclosed in your README.
AI-Assisted Development Is Allowed
Tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude may assist in writing code. However, the core logic, architecture, and creative direction must originate from your team — AI cannot be the sole author.
No Plagiarism
Copying another team's work, submitting the same project to multiple hackathons simultaneously, or passing off someone else's code as your own will result in immediate disqualification and potential reporting.
You Own Your IP
Teams retain full intellectual property of their projects. UDBHAV'26 and its organisers do not claim ownership of your work. You grant us a non-exclusive right to feature your project in post-hackathon communications.
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Judging Criteria
Innovation (25%)
How novel and creative is the approach? Does it solve the problem in a way that hasn't been done before?
Technical Complexity (25%)
Quality of the codebase, architecture decisions, use of technology, and depth of implementation.
Impact & Feasibility (25%)
Does the solution address a real problem? Can it be realistically deployed? What is the potential scale of impact?
Presentation (25%)
Clarity of the demo, quality of the pitch, and the team's ability to explain their solution and answer judge questions.
Judge Decisions Are Final
The panel of judges' decisions are final and binding. Any attempt to bribe, coerce, or unduly influence judges will result in immediate and permanent disqualification.
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Venue & Facilities
High-Speed Wi-Fi Provided
Venue-wide Wi-Fi is available for all registered participants. Credentials will be shared at check-in. Do not share credentials with non-participants.
Food & Refreshments Included
Meals, snacks, and beverages are provided throughout the hackathon. Participants with dietary restrictions should indicate them at check-in. Do not waste or hoard food.
Non-Participants Cannot Enter Hacking Areas
Friends, family, and non-registered guests are not permitted in the designated hacking spaces. They may meet participants only in the designated visitor zone.
Wear Your Badge at All Times
Your registration badge must be visibly worn throughout the hackathon. Participants found without a badge will be asked to verify their identity at the check-in desk.
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Enforcement
Zero Tolerance Policy
Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in a verbal warning, immediate disqualification from prize consideration, or removal from the venue — at the discretion of the UDBHAV'26 organising committee.
All Decisions Are at Organiser Discretion
The UDBHAV'26 team reserves the right to make final decisions regarding conduct violations without being required to provide extended justification.
Confidential Reporting
If you witness or experience a violation, you can report it confidentially to any Enclope team member wearing an organiser lanyard, or by emailing conduct@udbhav26.com. All reports are taken seriously.
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Get in Touch
General Enquiries
Conduct Violations