By participating, you agree to these terms and conditions.
The Hackathon is organized by Vottun and MERGE Digital S.L. (“The Organizers”) and begins on and ends on .
Your participation in the hackathon is entirely voluntary, and if you are participating in the hackathon, you are adhering to these terms. If, as part of your voluntary participation, you meet the criteria listed below and are selected as a winner in the hackathon, you may receive certain amounts of cash and/or tokens (where permitted by law) (“prizes”) upon selection by the judging panel. Prizes are awarded at the sole discretion of the Sponsors.
1. Certain Definitions
- Organizers or Organization
- Refers to MERGE Digital S.L.
- Sponsor
- Refers to BSV Association, the sponsor of the Hackathon.
- Partners
- Refers to Vottun and Fundación ONCE.
- Participant
- Means all individuals and/or teams that submit an entry and participate in the Hackathon.
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Includes patent rights, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and any other property rights recognized globally.
- Participant Marks
- The trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos for your entity’s products and services.
- Participant Materials
- Any materials or information provided by you (including team members) to the Organization in connection with the Hackathon.
- Prize
- The eligible amount of cash or tokens awarded to Participants chosen by the Judging Panel.
- Project Submission
- The materials and content that you submit to the Organization for review by the Hackathon Judging Panel.
- Sponsor Materials
- All information and materials provided to participants by the Organization during the Hackathon and their related Intellectual Property Rights.
- Judging Panel
- The team of individuals who will select certain teams as prize winners for the Hackathon.
2. Eligibility; Hackathon Requirements
You may only participate in the Event if:
- You are over 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction at the time of entry and have registered with the Organization.
- You are a resident of a jurisdiction where entry in the Hackathon is not prohibited by law.
- You and any third-party entities you represent are not listed on any international sanctions or terrorism lists.
- Your participation in the Hackathon is not in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
3. Intellectual Property
The Organizers and Sponsors do not claim ownership of any Project Submission. Participants retain all intellectual property rights in their submissions.
Protection of intellectual property is the sole responsibility of the Participant. Submissions must not infringe upon third-party rights or agreements.
4. Privacy Policy and Personal Information
Your personal information will be used for purposes described in these Terms and handled in accordance with the Organization’s Privacy Policy.
5. Participation
Participants can join individually or in teams. Attendance on both days ( and ) is required. Each participant must bring their own laptop and materials.
6. Participation Guidelines
Project Submissions may NOT contain content that:
- Is sexually explicit, violent, or discriminatory.
- Promotes illegal substances or political agendas.
- Defames or misrepresents individuals or companies.
- Uses trademarks or copyrighted materials without authorization.
7. Requirements and Judging Panel of Project Submission
Projects must use smart contracts deployed on the BSV Blockchain. The judging panel includes members from Vottun, BSV Association, and impartial experts.
About BSV Association
The BSV Association is a Switzerland-based non-profit organization advocating for scalable, secure, and energy-efficient blockchain solutions. Learn more at bsvblockchain.org.
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlFC_IYowVU
7.1 BSV Association Requirements
Projects must be original and developed entirely during the Hackathon. Use of open-source libraries and public APIs is permitted.
8. Prizes and Awards
Prizes will be disclosed on the event day. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes. Unclaimed prizes may be forfeited and reassigned.
9. Publicity
By participating, you consent to the use of your name, photo, and likeness for promotional purposes, unless prohibited by law.
10. Indemnity
Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Organizers and Sponsors from any claims or damages arising from participation or prize use.
11. Termination
The Organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the Hackathon at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or technical issues.
12. Not an Offer of Employment
Participation does not create an employment relationship. Submissions are made voluntarily and do not establish confidentiality or fiduciary obligations.
13. Winner’s List
The winners will be announced on . The list will be published on the Organizer’s website shortly thereafter.
Disclaimer
In no event will The Organizers or the Sponsor be liable for any damages arising out of participation in the Hackathon.
Note: Crypto-asset investments are not fully regulated and may involve significant risk, including total loss of capital.