### Official Competition Rules
1. **Team Composition:** Teams may consist of 1 to 4 participants representing either Team UAE or Team China.
2. **Fresh Code Policy:** All code, assets, and design artifacts must be created during the hackathon timeline. Open-source libraries, frameworks, and SDKs are permitted provided they are publicly declared.
3. **Track Compliance:** Submissions must explicitly align with **Track 1: Ambient Utility & Local Resilience**.
4. **Submission Deadline:** All materials (code repo, video demo, Devpost entry) must be finalized before the official deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
5. **Intellectual Property:** Teams retain 100% ownership of their IP and project code.
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### Code of Conduct
The World Hackathon Championship is committed to providing an inclusive, safe, and collaborative experience for all participants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion.
* **Respect & Professionalism:** Treat all participants, mentors, and judges with respect. Harassment, discriminatory language, or disruptive behavior will result in immediate disqualification.
* **Fair Play:** Plagiarism, falsified test results, or pre-built submissions are strictly prohibited.
* **Reporting:** If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, notify an organizer immediately via Discord/Devpost support.