CTF Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By participating in the Gaian.Space CTF competition, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, which govern your participation and use of the platform.
2. Eligibility
Participants must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to participate. The competition is open to individuals worldwide, subject to local laws and regulations. Participants are responsible for ensuring their participation complies with their local laws, and if participation is illegal in their jurisdiction, they cannot participate.
3. Code of Conduct
- Do not attempt to attack or disrupt the CTF platform infrastructure.
- Do not share flags, solutions, or any information that could give an unfair advantage to other participants not on your team.
- Do not interfere with other participants' progress.
- Do not attempt to bypass or manipulate the scoring system.
- Do not engage in harassment or discriminatory behavior towards other participants or staff.
- Do not use exploits or vulnerabilities beyond the scope of the challenges.
- Do not attempt to reverse-engineer or tamper with the competition software.
4. Fair Play
Participants must solve challenges independently or as a team, as defined by the competition rules. Sharing solutions, using automated tools for flag submission, or any form of cheating will result in immediate disqualification. Participants may use scripting and automation to solve challenges, but the submission of flags must be done manually by the participant. Any automated flag submission tools are prohibited.
5. Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account, including not sharing your login credentials with anyone. Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately to the CTF administrators. GaianSpace is not liable for any breaches due to your negligence.
6. Content Usage
All content, including challenges, descriptions, and platform features, is the property of GaianSpace. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited. Participants retain ownership of their solutions, but they grant GaianSpace a license to use, display, and reproduce their solutions for the purposes of the competition, such as verifying answers or using them for educational purposes.
7. Confidentiality
Participants must keep all competition details, including challenges, flags, and solutions, confidential. Do not disclose or use this information outside the event without GaianSpace’s written consent. Any information or techniques learned during the competition should not be used to attack or harm any third-party systems or individuals.
8. Privacy
Your participation data will be handled according to our [Privacy Policy](https://www.gaian-space.com/privacy-policy). Basic information such as nickname and country may be displayed on public leaderboards. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on data collection and usage.
9. Modifications
GaianSpace reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued participation in the CTF constitutes acceptance of any changes. Participants will be notified of significant changes via email or through the platform.
10. Accessibility and Technical Requirements
Participants need a stable internet connection and a compatible browser. Specific software or tools may be required for challenges. GaianSpace does not guarantee platform compatibility with all devices or browsers. Participants should ensure their setup meets the competition's technical requirements.
11. Prizes and Awards
If prizes are offered, details will be provided in the competition rules. GaianSpace reserves the right to modify or cancel prizes at its discretion. Participants are responsible for any tax implications associated with winning prizes.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from the competition will first be attempted to be resolved through negotiation. If unresolved, they will be governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], and the courts of [Your City] will have exclusive jurisdiction.
13. Termination
GaianSpace may terminate your account or disqualify you from the competition for violating these terms, engaging in unethical behavior, or any other reason deemed necessary by GaianSpace.
14. Force Majeure
GaianSpace is not responsible for any failures or disruptions to the competition caused by events beyond its control, such as natural disasters, acts of war, or governmental actions.
15. Data Retention
Participant data will be kept during the event and for a reasonable period after the event for record-keeping purposes, then deleted in accordance with GaianSpace's data retention policy, as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
16. Liability
Participate at your own risk. GaianSpace is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform or participation in the competition.
17. Rules
For more details on the rules, please refer to the Rules.
19. Contact
For questions or concerns, Contact us.