Legal Framework

Terms of Service.

These terms govern participation, registrations, and platform usage across the HackYatra circuit. By entering, you agree to play by the rules.

01. Eligibility

Open to all Bachelor's degree students across India. While open to any academic stream, submissions must be software-focused innovation.

No branch restrictions
Individual or Team entry
Valid college ID required

02. Registrations

All entries must pass through official HackYatra channels. No manual or offline registrations are recognized.

Strict deadlines
One registration per person
Accurate data required

03. Originality

Projects must be built during the hackathon duration. Pre-built projects or clones are strictly prohibited.

Frameworks/APIs allowed
Proof of work required
Plagiarism check enforced

04. AI Usage

We embrace the future. AI tools (LLMs, Copilots, Generative APIs) are fully permitted to accelerate building.

No prompt-only entries
Must explain logic
Ethical usage expected
Disqualification

HackYatra reserves the right to disqualify any team found violating the code of conduct, originality policy, or registration guidelines.

Updates

Terms are subject to change to improve event quality. Participants will be notified via registered email.

LAST UPDATED: JAN 2026