Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for, accessing, or participating in LVC Hackathon 2027, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, the Eligibility Criteria, the Code of Conduct, and the Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these terms in their entirety, you must not register or take part in the event.

2. Event Overview

3. Eligibility & 4. Registration

Participants must be at least 18 years old on the event start date and meet the geographic and academic/professional guidelines. All applications must be submitted via the official portal. Registration is confirmed only upon issuance of an official confirmation ID and payment verification.

5. Registration Fees and Payments

The published registration fee is ₹800 per team, paid once for the whole team. Payments must be completed through authorized payment methods (UPI, cards, net banking).

There is no refund of the registration fee once it has been paid.

The registration fee includes lunch, snacks and dinner for each participant during the event.

6. Team Formation & 7. Tracks

Teams may participate in formats of strictly 1, 2, or 4 members. Every member must independently satisfy eligibility criteria. A builder may not participate in multiple teams simultaneously.

Teams must select one of the six sanctioned tracks: (1) AI & Agentic Systems, (2) Future of Work, (3) HealthTech, (4) FinTech & Digital Trust, (5) Smart India, or (6) Open Innovation.

8. Project Originality & 9. Use of AI

Projects must be conceived and primarily developed during the hackathon. Teams may utilize permitted open-source frameworks, public libraries, and development tools under compliant licenses. Plagiarism or passing third-party solutions off as original work is strictly prohibited.

Artificial Intelligence: The use of generative AI tools (LLMs, code generation assistants) is encouraged where permitted by the track. However, participants must retain full conceptual mastery of their software and must disclose significant AI contributions during project submission.

10. Project Ownership and Intellectual Property

11. Project Submission & 12. Judging

Submissions must include the project description, public GitHub repository, demo video, tech stack disclosure, and AI usage declaration before the 24-hour build sprint ends.

Projects are evaluated on a transparent 100-point rubric: Problem Understanding (20), Technical Implementation (25), Innovation (20), Usability & Accessibility (15), Demo & Presentation (15), Documentation (5). Decisions of the independent judging panel are final on technical merit.

13. Cash Prizes & 14. Participant Benefits

• 1st Place Winner: ₹30,000 Cash Prize
• 2nd Place Winner: ₹20,000 Cash Prize
• 3rd Place Winner: ₹15,000 Cash Prize
• Participant benefits: A qualifying participant has a verified registration, attends the hackathon in person in Hyderabad, and is on a team that submits a project. They receive a participation certificate, 1-year LVC Fair Job access, and 1-year LVC Venture OS access.

Prize disbursement is subject to tax withholding (TDS) under Indian income tax laws and KYC verification.

15. Internship & Career Opportunities

Paid internships are for the 1st and 2nd place teams only, after evaluation and interviews. A full-time role is not guaranteed. It may be considered after the internship, based on performance and open positions. Hackathon participation does not guarantee employment or constitute an employment contract.

16. Conduct, Safety & 17. Logistics

Participants must behave professionally and adhere to the venue’s health and safety guidelines. Travel and lodging are the responsibility of the participant unless expressly arranged. Meals, high-speed Wi-Fi, and power outlets will be provided on-site.

18. Photography & 19. Event Changes

Identifiable media usage for marketing requires separate voluntary consent. In the event of force majeure, venue changes, or postponement, all updates will be issued through official channels.

20. Liability & 21. Disqualification

Participants engage in hackathon activities at their own risk. Nothing in these terms limits statutory rights that cannot be waived under Indian law. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant found guilty of plagiarism, harassment, system tampering, or fraudulent submissions.

22. Dispute Resolution & 24. Contact

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of the event will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Hyderabad, Telangana.