Code of Conduct

The Quick Version

MegaHack is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of the following:

  • Gender
  • Gender identity and Expression
  • Age
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Disability
  • Physical Appearance
  • Body size
  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Nationality
  • Religion
  • Political views
  • Previous hackathon attendance or lack of
  • Computing experience or lack of
  • Chosen programming language or tech stack


We do not tolerate harassment of MegaHack participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate at any hackathon venue, this includes the following:

  • hacks
  • talks, presentations, or demos
  • workshops
  • any parties associated to the hackathon
  • social media
  • any other online media

Hackathon participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the hackathon without a refund (if applicable) at the discretion of the MegaHack organisers.

The Less Quick Version


Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or political views, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, photography or audio/video recording against reasonable consent, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Photography is encouraged, but other participants must be given a reasonable chance to opt out from being photographed. If they object to the taking of their photograph, comply with their request. It is inappropriate to take photographs in context where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy (in bathrooms or where participants are sleeping).

Participants asked to stop any inappropriate behavior are expected to comply immediately.

As this is a hackathon, we like to explicitly note that the hacks created at our hackathon are equally subject to the anti-harassment policy.

Sponsors and partners are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. Sponsor representatives (including volunteers) should not use sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of MegaHack staff immediately.

MegaHack staff will be happy to help participants contact any local security or local law enforcement or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the hackathon. We value your safety.

If a participant engages in inappropriate behavior, MegaHack organisers may take any action they deem appropriate. This includes warning the offender, expulsion from MegaHack with no refund (if applicable), or reporting their behaviour to local law enforcement.

We expect participants to follow these rules at MegaHack and MegaHack-related social events.


Need Help?

If you have witnessed or experienced any transgressions of this Code of Conduct at a hackathon, please get in touch with us at megahack@sjcem.edu.in


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Our code of conduct is based on the Hack Code of Conduct.