OESTECH Hackfest 2025 Puerto Rico is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants. By joining this event, you agree to uphold the following principles:

• Respect and Inclusion: Treat all participants, mentors, organizers, and judges with respect, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or political views.

• Zero Tolerance for Harassment: Harassment in any form will not be tolerated. This includes sexual language or imagery, offensive jokes, intimidation, stalking, or unwelcome physical or digital contact.

• Appropriate Behavior: Sexual language, discriminatory remarks, or inappropriate imagery are not acceptable in:

  • Hacks and prototypes

  • Talks, pitches, or demos

  • Workshops and mentoring sessions

  • Social media or any online communications related to the hackathon

• Collaboration and Fairness: Share ideas openly, but respect the intellectual contributions of others. Plagiarism or misrepresentation of work will result in disqualification.

• Substance Use: The use of controlled substances during hackathon activities is prohibited.

Participants who violate this Code of Conduct may be warned, sanctioned, or expelled from the hackathon at the discretion of the organizers, without eligibility for refunds (if applicable).

If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it immediately to the organizing team. All reports will be handled with sensitivity and discretion.