Ownership: All intellectual property developed during Hack South West will be owned by the original creators or their respective organisations, unless otherwise agreed upon by all parties involved

Individual Ownership Participants retain full ownership and control over the intellectual property rights to their creations, including but not limited to software, hardware, designs, algorithms, and any other original works developed during the hackathon.

Team Ownership In the case of team-based projects, the ownership of intellectual property rights will be jointly owned by all members of the team, unless otherwise agreed upon by the team members. It is the responsibility of the team to establish clear agreements regarding the ownership and use of intellectual property rights among team members

Third-Party Assets Participants are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights, licences, or permissions to use any third-party assets, including but not limited to code libraries, APIs, data sets, and software tools, in their projects. Participants must adhere to the terms of use and licensing agreements associated with third-party assets and respect the intellectual property rights of their respective owners

Open Source and Licensing Participants are encouraged to consider open-source licensing for their projects to promote collaboration, transparency, and innovation within the hackathon community. By default, participants should assume that their projects will be made publicly available following the hackathon, unless they explicitly specify otherwise.

Confidential Information Participants are expected to respect the confidentiality of any sensitive or proprietary information shared during the hackathon, including but not limited to trade secrets, business plans, and proprietary algorithms. Participants should not disclose or use confidential information without permission from the rightful owner.

Dispute Resolution In the event of any disputes or disagreements regarding intellectual property rights, participants are encouraged to resolve the matter amicably through mutual discussion and negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, the organisers may provide mediation or arbitration services to facilitate a fair and equitable resolution.

Organiser Rights The organisers of Hack South West reserve the right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute any materials, including project submissions, for promotional, educational, or other non-commercial purposes related to the hackathon, provided that proper attribution is given to the original creators.

By participating in Hack South West, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these intellectual property rules. If you have any questions or concerns regarding intellectual property rights, please consult with the organisers for clarification