Hack the Valley 2025 is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of background, experience, or skill level. This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations to ensure a positive and productive event for everyone.

1. Be Respectful

• Treat all participants, mentors, sponsors, and staff with respect.
• Harassment, discrimination, or offensive behavior of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• This includes inappropriate language, imagery, or conduct in both online and in-person interactions.

2. Foster Inclusivity

• Celebrate diversity by welcoming people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, disabilities, and backgrounds.
• Avoid assumptions about others’ experiences or abilities.
• Encourage and support newcomers to technology and hackathons.

3. Collaborate Ethically

• Maintain integrity in your work. Do not plagiarize, cheat, or sabotage others’ projects.
• Respect intellectual property and clearly attribute any external resources you use.

4. Protect Privacy

• Respect the privacy of all participants. Do not share personal information, photos, or project details without permission.
• Avoid recording or streaming others without their consent.

5. Stay Professional

• Avoid disruptive behavior that might detract from the hackathon experience.
• Refrain from spamming, soliciting, or sharing inappropriate content in Discord or other event spaces.

6. Report Issues Promptly

• If you witness or experience any violations of this Code of Conduct, report it to event staff immediately.
• Reports will be handled confidentially, and appropriate action will be taken.

7. Follow Event Rules

• Adhere to all event rules, guidelines, and instructions from staff and mentors.
• Respect the facilities, equipment, and tools provided for the event.

8. Have Fun and Innovate!

• Hack the Valley is a space for creativity, learning, and collaboration. Embrace the spirit of the event by exploring new ideas and working as a team.

Enforcement

Participants found in violation of this Code of Conduct may face consequences, including removal from the event and revocation of access to event resources or prizes.

Let’s work together to make Hack the Valley 2025: Frostbyte Edition a safe, inspiring, and enjoyable experience for everyone!