Rules & Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

At Chinatown Hacks, we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants. All attendees must:

  • Treat all participants with respect
  • No harassment or discrimination of any kind
  • Follow staff and mentor instructions
  • Keep conversations appropriate
  • Maintain a collaborative environment

General Rules

Event Rules
  1. Attendance Requirements
    • Wear ID badge at all times
    • No leaving venue without explicit staff permission and parent/guardian approval
    • Only registered participants allowed in hacking areas
    • Report any concerns to staff immediately
  2. Project Rules
    • All code must be written during the hackathon
    • No pre-written code allowed
    • Teams must be 3-4 members
    • Projects must be submitted through Devpost
    • Include GitHub repository with submission
    • Present a 2-3 minute demo
  3. Venue Rules
    • Building closes at 6:30 PM Saturday
    • Reopens at 9:00 AM Sunday
    • No overnight programming
    • Follow all USF Downtown Campus policies
Safety & Security
  1. Building Access
    • Must wear ID badge at all times
    • Only registered participants in designated areas
    • Sign in/out when entering/leaving the building
  2. Health & Safety
    • Report any incidents immediately to staff
    • Follow emergency procedures when necessary
    • Notify staff of any medical conditions/needs
  3. Personal Property
    • Keep valuables with you at all times
    • Event organizers not responsible for lost/stolen items
    • Label your belongings
Competition Rules
  1. Eligibility
    • Must be a current high school student
    • Must have completed registration by March 14, 2025
    • Must have parent/guardian approval
  2. Team Formation
    • Teams must be formed by March 14 or during opening ceremony
    • 3-4 members per team
    • All team members must be registered participants
  3. Project Requirements
    • Original work created during hackathon
    • Must benefit Chinatown community
    • Must follow announced theme
    • Must be submitted by deadline (Sunday 3:30 PM)
Violations

Violations of these rules or code of conduct may result in:

  • Warning from event staff
  • Disqualification from the competition
  • Removal from the event
  • Ban from future events
Reporting
  • Report any violations to event staff immediately
  • Use Discord support channels for technical issues
  • Emergency contact: info@chinatownhacks.com

The event organizers reserve the right to modify these rules at any time. Any changes will be communicated to all participants.

This event is supported by the University of San Francisco and follows all applicable university policies and guidelines.