PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPATING
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your participation in the Bhutan Dev Fest Hackathon ("Hackathon"), organized by GovTech Agency, Bhutan. By registering for or participating in the Hackathon, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Definitions
- Organizer refers to GovTech Agency, Bhutan
- Participant refers to any individual or team registered for the Hackathon
- Submission refers to all projects, code, prototypes, or solutions created during the Hackathon
- Decentralized Technologies refers to blockchain, distributed ledger, NDI, and related technologies
2. Participant Rights and Responsibilities
- Eligibility: Participants must be at least 18 years old or have guardian consent
- Proper Usage: Participants must use provided resources solely for Hackathon purposes
- Conduct: Participants must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully
- Privacy: Personal data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
- Registration: All participants must complete registration by April 15, 2025
- Intellectual Property: Participants retain ownership of their creations while granting display rights to Organizers
3. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
- The Organizer provides the Hackathon platform "as is" without warranties of any kind
- The Organizer is not liable for any technical issues, data loss, or interruptions
- Participants are responsible for backing up their work throughout the event
- Maximum liability is limited to the value of participation fees, if any
4. Modifications
- The Organizer reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time
- Material changes will be communicated to participants via email
- Continued participation constitutes acceptance of modified Terms
5. Dispute Resolution
- Any disputes shall be resolved through amicable negotiation
- Unresolved disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Bhutan
- These Terms are governed by the laws of Bhutan
6. Indemnification
- Participants agree to indemnify the Organizer against claims arising from their participation or violations of these Terms
7. Termination
- The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify participants who violate these Terms
- Participants may withdraw at any time by notifying the Organizer
8. Data Usage and Security
- The Organizer will implement reasonable measures to protect participant data
- Submissions may be retained for evaluation and showcase purposes
- Participant data will not be sold to third parties
By participating in the Bhutan Dev Fest Hackathon, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.