Terms and Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Software Development Competition Platform ("Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.
2. Competition Participation
2.1 Eligibility
Participants must register with accurate information and maintain the confidentiality of their account credentials.
2.2 Team Formation
Participants may form or join teams. Each team must have a designated Project Lead responsible for team coordination and communication.
2.3 Competition Rules
- Teams must develop solutions according to published specifications
- All work submitted must be original or properly attributed
- Teams must comply with deadlines and submission requirements
- Participants must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership
Participants retain ownership of their original work. By participating, you grant the competition organizers a non-exclusive license to review, evaluate, and showcase submitted work.
3.2 Third-Party Content
Participants are responsible for ensuring they have the right to use any third-party libraries, frameworks, or content in their submissions.
4. User Conduct
Users agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or other users' accounts
- Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Harass, abuse, or harm other participants
- Manipulate or interfere with the competition process
- Use automated systems to access the Platform without permission
5. Account Responsibilities
Users are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of their account credentials
- All activities that occur under their account
- Notifying administrators immediately of any unauthorized access
- Providing accurate and current information
6. Platform Usage
6.1 Availability
We strive to maintain Platform availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Platform may be unavailable during maintenance or due to technical issues.
6.2 Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time with or without notice.
7. Evaluation and Judging
Competition organizers and evaluators will assess submissions based on published criteria. Evaluation decisions are final and not subject to appeal unless procedural errors are identified.
8. Disqualification
The competition organizers reserve the right to disqualify participants or teams for:
- Violation of these Terms and Conditions
- Fraudulent or unethical behavior
- Plagiarism or intellectual property violations
- Failure to meet competition requirements
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- We are not responsible for loss of data, work, or opportunities
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to use the Platform (if any)
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the competition organizers, administrators, and evaluators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these terms.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform at our discretion, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these terms or is harmful to other users or the Platform.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We will notify users of significant changes through the Platform.
14. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.
15. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- Email: esa-competition@amsat-uk.org
- Competition Organizers
For general inquiries, visit our Contact page.
By using this Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.