Disclaimers

Intellectual Property Disclaimer:

By submitting a project to the Chiliz Hackathon, participants represent and warrant that their submission is their original work and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. Participants retain ownership of their projects, but grant Chiliz a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute the submitted work for promotional and marketing purposes related to the hackathon. Chiliz shall not be liable for any intellectual property infringement claims arising from the participants' submissions.

Liability Disclaimer:

Participants acknowledge that their participation in the Chiliz Hackathon is voluntary and at their own risk. Chiliz shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the hackathon, including but not limited to technical malfunctions, network failures, or any other issues that may affect participation. Chiliz reserves the right to disqualify any participant who engages in misconduct, violates the hackathon rules, or acts in a manner that is detrimental to the event. This includes any claims, damages, or legal actions stemming from the malfunction, security vulnerabilities, or any other issues related to the submitted projects.

Prize Disclaimer:

The prize money for the Chiliz Hackathon is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this document.

• Jurisdictional Restrictions: If local laws, sanctions, or other legal or financial regulations prevent Chiliz from sending prize money via wire transfer or in digital assets to certain jurisdictions, participants from such jurisdictions may be ineligible to receive the prize. In such circumstances, Chiliz is not obligated to provide an alternative prize or compensation.

• Payment Restrictions: Chiliz is not liable for any issues arising from the transfer of the prize that is not under its direct control, including but not limited to bank restrictions on money transfers, limitations on cryptocurrency transactions, or any other financial constraints that may prevent the transfer of prizes to the winner.

• Intellectual Property and Legality: Prior to the disbursement of any prize, if it becomes known that a winner has violated intellectual property rights or the submitted project involves illegal activities, Chiliz reserves the right to withdraw the prize. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others and are in compliance with all applicable laws.

Chiliz reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the prize distribution at its sole discretion. Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes, fees, or charges associated with receiving the prize money. Chiliz shall not be liable for any disputes or issues arising from the use or transfer of the prize money.

Third-Party Platform Disclaimer:

The Chiliz Hackathon may involve the use of third-party platforms, such as Discord, Slack, or Durhack, for communication and project submission purposes. Participants acknowledge that Chiliz has no control over these platforms and shall not be liable for any issues, data breaches, or damages arising from their use. Participants are encouraged to review the terms of service and privacy policies of these third-party platforms before using them.

General Disclaimer:

The Chiliz Hackathon is subject to change, modification, or cancellation at any time without prior notice. Chiliz reserves the right to amend the rules, requirements, and prizes at its sole discretion. By participating in the hackathon, participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this document and any additional rules or guidelines provided by Chiliz. In the event of any conflicts or inconsistencies, the decisions of Chiliz shall be final and binding.