- The hackathon officially starts at 11 AM, but the prebuilding phase starts at April 1st! No code should be written before the prebuilding phase.

- The hacking STRICTLY ends at 4 PM, no more submissions may be made.

- Teams must consist of 1-3 members

Project and Submission Requirements

- Add link to a github repo containing your work, plus an optional(but highly reccommended!) video demoing your project.

- Any changes made to the codebase or devpost past the submission deadline will result in disqualification.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Real-World Impact 25%	• Does this solve a real problem? Who benefits and how? Could it scale?
Technical Execution 30%	• Does it work? Is it well-built? Does it use AI effectively?
Ethical Alignment 25%	• Does it center human dignity? Does it address potential harms? Does it expand access equitably?
Presentation Quality 20%	•Can you clearly explain what you built and why it matters?

⚠️ CRITICAL: You MUST be able to explain your technical stack and architectural decisions. Using AI coding tools is encouraged, but you own the project, not the AI. Some judges will ask technical questions.