Terms and Conditions
International Youth Programming Challenge (IYPC)
Last updated: May 2025
By registering for or participating in the International Youth Programming Challenge (IYPC), you (“Participant”, “You”) agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read these terms carefully before participating.
1. Eligibility
- Participation is open to individuals aged 14 or older at the time of registration.
- The competition is open globally to eligible participants.
- Participants must form or join a team to take part in the competition.
2. Competition Structure
- The IYPC consists of three rounds:
- Participation Round
- Pre-Final Round
- Final Round
- There are no fees for participating in the Participation Round. However, a non-refundable fee of $9 USD (subject to change) is required to access the Pre-Final Round.
3. Code Ownership and Submissions
- All code and solutions submitted during the competition remain the intellectual property of the participant or their team.
- Submissions are kept private and will not be made public without consent.
4. Code of Conduct
- Participants must not engage in any form of cheating or plagiarism.
- Zero-tolerance policy is enforced for plagiarism. Any violations may result in immediate disqualification and permanent banning from current and future competitions.
- The IYPC team includes moderators and administrators who will review reported violations and enforce the rules accordingly.
5. Prizes
- The total prize pool includes monetary rewards up to $100 USD.
- Prizes will be transferred via bank transfer to the winning team or participants.
- All local and international taxes, fees, and charges associated with receiving monetary prizes are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
6. Platform and Tools
- All submissions will be made through the official IYPC competition platform.
- No third-party tools or platforms are required or used for code submission or evaluation.
7. Data Collection and Privacy
- IYPC collects participant names and email addresses for identification, communication, and administrative purposes.
- This information may be shared with competition sponsors in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
- All data is handled in compliance with relevant privacy and data protection laws.
8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong.
- In case of any disputes, participants agree to attempt resolution through direct communication with IYPC. If a resolution cannot be reached, the matter will be referred to appropriate legal channels in Hong Kong.
9. Modifications to Terms
- IYPC reserves the right to change or update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
- It is the responsibility of participants to regularly check the official website for updates or modifications.
By participating in IYPC, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.