Terms and Code of Conduct

Last updated: September 9, 2026

These terms apply to participation in the Chofex Hackathon in Lima, Peru. You must accept them to submit an application.

Participation terms

By registering, you agree that:

• The information you provide is accurate and belongs to you.
• Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the event.
• You will follow organizer instructions related to safety, venue access, schedules, and event operations.
• You are responsible for the equipment, accounts, travel documents, and permissions you need to participate.
• Organizers may reject or remove a participant who breaks these terms, disrupts the event, or puts another person at risk.

Code of Conduct

Chofex is committed to a welcoming, respectful, and harassment-free event for everyone, regardless of identity, background, experience, or ability.

Expected behavior

• Treat participants, organizers, mentors, judges, speakers, and venue staff with respect.
• Communicate constructively and make room for different perspectives and levels of experience.
• Ask before photographing, recording, touching, or sharing personal information about another person.
• Respect personal boundaries, confidential information, project ownership, and venue rules.
• Report unsafe or inappropriate behavior to an organizer promptly.

Unacceptable behavior

Harassment, discrimination, threats, intimidation, stalking, unwanted sexual attention, deliberate disruption, and abusive or demeaning language are not permitted. Retaliation against someone who raises a concern is also prohibited.

Enforcement

Organizers may investigate reported behavior and take any action reasonably needed to protect participants. Actions may include a warning, removal from an activity or the event, rejection of an application, or referral to venue security or local authorities when appropriate.

Projects and third-party services

You keep ownership of work you create, subject to the rights of your teammates and any licenses attached to tools, datasets, or other materials you use. You are responsible for following applicable laws and third-party terms.

Event changes

Event details may change for operational, safety, or other reasonable causes. Organizers will communicate material changes through official Chofex channels when practical.

Questions or reports

Contact a Chofex organizer through the event's official communication channel. If someone is in immediate danger, contact venue security or local emergency services first.

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