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Hackathon rules template
A baseline structure for participant-facing rules.
What hackathon rules should include
Rules should define the organizer, objectives, eligibility, team format, stages, submission requirements, judging criteria, intellectual property and dispute handling. Every field in this template can be edited on the page.
Prepare the document
- Enter the event name, dates, organizer and format.
- Customize eligibility, stages, judging and intellectual property terms.
- Review the page preview, then download DOCX or print.
Rules template questions
Can I change the template text?
Yes. Fields and body text are editable before export, and the document formatting is preserved.
Does it work for an online hackathon?
Yes. Select the online format and adapt the venue, communication, deadline and submission clauses.