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HACKATHON PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Hack the Web is pleased to present the Hack the Web Summer Hackathon 2016 (“Hackathon”). The Hackathon is governed by this Hackathon Participation Agreement (“Agreement”). By entering the Hackathon, you (“Participant”) agree to abide by the Agreement which is a binding legal agreement between Participant and Hack the Web with respect to the Hackathon. Participation in the Hackathon Participant must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to participate in the Hackathon. In addition to the Agreement, Participant agrees to abide by Code of Conduct posted below and additional documents, if any, provided in connection with the Hackathon (collectively “Additional Documents”). Hack the Web has the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any Participant for breach of the Agreement or Additional Documents. Hack the Web has the right to cancel or suspend the Hackathon with or without notice and for any or no reason. Hack the Web is not responsible for any damage or inconvenience caused by a cancellation or suspension of the Hackathon. Teams Participants are expected to form teams. Team size will be a minimum of 3 Participants and a maximum of 6 Participants unless otherwise stated. Submission Teams of Participants are expected to provide submissions for the Internet of Things. While suggested areas relate to how the Internet of Things could change cities, transportation, education, or manufacturing, teams of Participants are not restricted to these areas. Teams of Participant should provide the submission in source code form and strive towards a working demonstration. By providing a submission in the Hackathon, each Participant represents and warrants that the submission does not violate any applicable law or any third party intellectual property rights. Judging The Hackathon winners will be chosen from the teams of Participants by a panel of judges selected by Hack the Web. The judges’ decisions are final, binding and uncontestable. Prizes The prizes will be divided evenly amongst Participant team members unless otherwise noted. Hack the Web reserves the right not to award a prize in the event of an insufficient number of eligible entries meeting the minimum judging criteria as
determined in Hack the Web’s sole discretion. Hack the Web is not responsible for any dispute among teams or team Participants related to prizes. Participant is solely responsible for any applicable taxes for any prize. Publicity and Privacy Participant understands that the Hackathon may be photographed, videotaped, recorded, etc. and hereby grants Hack the Web the right to use or refrain from using Participant’s name and/or likeness any and all footage about Participant’s participation in the Hackathon and Participant’s Hackathon submission in any manner or media that Hack the Web sees fit without Participant’s review or approval and without compensation. By participating in the Hackathon, Participants agree that their personal data provided as part of the Hackathon may be used for the purposes of the Hackathon. Licensing and Intellectual Property Rights Hack the Web does not claim any license or any intellectual property rights in Participant’s submission, except for the limited license to review the submission as part of Hackathon judging and awarding of prizes. Liability Release and Indemnity UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL HACK THE WEB BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE HACKATHON AND/OR THIS AGREEMENT. Participant shall indemnify and hold Hack the Web and its officers, directors, employees, successors and assigns harmless against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ and other professionals’ fees) incurred by Hack the Web in connection with, arising out of or relating in any way to the Hackathon and/or this Agreement. Governing Law and Severability All disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Hackathon, prizes or the Agreement shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the state courts of the State of Israel and each of the Participants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts for the purpose of any such action. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel without regard to any conflict of laws rules and principles. If for any reason any provision of this Agreement is adjudicated to be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Summary
Hack the Web is dedicated to providing a welcoming and harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, the vendor hall, parties, Twitter and other online media.
What Defines Harassment?
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Any event participant who engages in harassing behavior may be asked to leave the venue.
If You Need Help
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. Conference staff can be identified as they’ll be wearing branded badges.! If the matter is especially urgent, please contact either of these individuals:!
Iddan Aharonson +972 52 393 7066
Hack the Web staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance and are committed to your safety and security.!