ETH Bishkek is a hackathon dedicated to web3 technologies, hosted in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. We deeply value every participant and are committed to providing a welcoming, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for all.

To ensure a positive environment, all participants must treat each other with respect and courtesy throughout the event. Below, you’ll find our Rules & Code of Conduct — by participating in ETH Bishkek, you agree to adhere to them. The organizers will actively enforce these guidelines during the hackathon.

Rules on Pre-existing Work

Judging will be based only on the work completed during the timeframe of the hackathon.

If you incorporate any existing code, you must clearly disclose it when submitting your project. Should we find that pre-existing work has been used without disclosure, you will be required to explain the distinction between the old and newly developed components.

Note: Historically, projects that heavily rely on pre-existing work tend to score lower than those building something original during the event. Remember: the spirit of ETH Bishkek is to build and create.

Code of Conduct

ETH Bishkek is a space for innovation, collaboration, and mutual learning. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment or any harmful behaviour.

• "Harassment" includes but is not limited to: offensive comments (verbal, written, or online) related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity, physical appearance, race, religion; sexual images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation; stalking; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention. If asked to stop any such behaviour, participants must comply immediately.
• This policy applies to everyone at the event — including sponsors, judges, mentors, volunteers, organizers, and attendees.
• Be thoughtful and intentional with your words and actions. Sexist, racist, or exclusionary remarks or projects will not be tolerated.
• Violations may result in warnings, removal from the event, or more severe consequences at the organizers' discretion.
• If you experience or witness a violation, please contact a member of the organizing team or email us at [email protected].

Event Participation Rules

By participating in ETH Bishkek ("The Event"), you agree to the following:

1. You assume full responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss you may cause or experience during the event and release ETH Bishkek, its sponsors, volunteers, staff, and other participants ("Releasees") from any liability. Participation is entirely at your own risk.
2. You will retain ownership of any work you create during the hackathon, including any associated intellectual property. However, any materials, APIs, or software provided by sponsors remain subject to their own licensing terms and are not transferred to you.
3. Sharing ideas and information is an integral part of ETH Bishkek. If you wish to protect any confidential information, it is your sole responsibility to take necessary measures. Organizers and other participants are not responsible for protecting your disclosures.
4. The event will be recorded (photo, video, audio), and by participating, you grant the organizers permission to use your likeness and materials for promotional purposes across any media, now or in the future.
   • If you prefer not to be recorded, you can opt out during registration. If, after the event, you want an image or recording removed, please contact [email protected] and we will address your request respectfully.
5. The organizers may share your X, LinkedIn, GitHub, Discord handles, project details, and other relevant information for event communications.