Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 10 September 2024
Last Updated: 10 Septemeber 2024
Welcome to Code Colosseum. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your participation in the software development and digital products competition ("Competition") hosted on our platform. By participating in the Competition, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.
Table of Contents
1. Eligibility
- Who Can Participate: The Competition is open to individuals who are at least [insert age] years old and legally capable of entering into contracts. Participants must comply with all local laws and regulations regarding competitions and contests.
- Exclusions: Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of Code Colosseum and any affiliated companies or sponsors are not eligible to participate.
- Location: The Competition is open to participants worldwide, except where prohibited by law.
2. Competition Rules
- Participation: Each participant must register an account on Code colosseum and agree to these Terms.
- Submission Requirements: Participants must submit code, software, or digital products that adhere to the competition guidelines (e.g., programming languages, frameworks) by the specified deadline. Submissions must be uploaded via the platform in the required format (e.g., GitHub repository, ZIP file).
- Original Work: All submissions must be the original work of the participant or team and must not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party.
- Team Participation: Participants may enter the competition individually or as part of a team. Teams must consist of no more than [insert number] members. Each team member must register on the platform and agree to the Terms.
- Deadline: All submissions must be completed and submitted by required time mentioned in competition to qualify for evaluation. Late submissions will not be accepted.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
- Participant Ownership: Participants retain full ownership of the code, software, or digital products they create and submit during the Competition.
- License to Platform: By submitting your work, you grant Code Colosseum a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute your submission for the purposes of administering and promoting the Competition. This license does not affect your ownership rights.
- Third-Party IP: Submissions must not contain any third-party intellectual property unless the participant has secured appropriate licenses or permissions to use it.
4. Prizes and Awards
- Prize Structure: Winners will be awarded [insert prize details: monetary, recognition, collaboration opportunities, etc.]. The exact prize amounts and other awards will be outlined on the competition page.
- Prize Distribution: Prizes will be distributed via [insert method: bank transfer, PayPal, etc.]. Participants are responsible for providing accurate payment information. Code colosseum is not liable for any errors in payment processing.
- Tax Implications: Participants are solely responsible for any taxes associated with the receipt of any prize or award.
5. Evaluation Criteria
- Judging Process: Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by Code Colosseum. Judges will be experts in software development, digital products, and related fields.
- Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Code quality and structure
- Functionality and performance
- Innovation and creativity
- Relevance to the competition theme
- Presentation and usability
- Judge's Decision: All decisions made by the judges are final and binding.
6. Data and Privacy
- Data Collection: We collect personal information such as your name, email, and any other details necessary to administer the Competition. We may also collect technical data such as IP addresses and usage statistics.
- Use of Data: Your data will be used to manage your account, communicate with you about the Competition, and distribute prizes. Data may also be used for analytical purposes to improve the platform and future competitions.
- Data Security: We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data, following privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
- Third-Party Access: Your personal data will not be shared with any third parties except where required for prize distribution, legal compliance, or with your consent.
7. Code of Conduct
- Professionalism: Participants must behave professionally and respectfully toward other participants, judges, and platform staff.
- Plagiarism: Submissions must be original work. Plagiarism or use of unauthorized materials will result in immediate disqualification.
- Cheating: Any attempt to manipulate the competition results through unfair means, such as hacking or collusion, will result in disqualification and potential banning from future competitions.
- Harassment: Harassment, discrimination, or any form of inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may lead to disqualification and further action.
8. Disclaimers and Liability
- Platform Availability: Code Colosseum does not guarantee continuous availability of the platform and will not be responsible for any disruptions that may affect participation in the Competition.
- No Warranty: The Competition is provided "as is" without any warranty, express or implied. We are not liable for any technical issues, lost data, or submissions that fail to be delivered.
- Limitation of Liability: Code Colosseum will not be liable for any damages arising from participation in the Competition, including but not limited to lost profits, loss of data, or any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
9. Governing Law
- Jurisdiction: These Terms will be governed by the laws of [insert country/region]. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Competition will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [insert country/region].
10. Changes to the Terms
Code Colosseum reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes via email or platform notifications. Continued participation in the Competition after the changes will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: support@codecolosseum.dev
By participating in the competition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.