Project and Submission Requirements

  • All teams must submit their projects via Devpost by Sunday, October 5th at 5:00 PM

  • Submissions include: written description, video/deck, and Github repository link

  • Teams will present their solutions to judges and audience

Dates and Times
HarborHack 2025 will be held over 3 days:
  • Friday, October 3rd - Starting at 5:30 PM (Kickoff & Team Formation)
  • Saturday, October 4th - All day hacking (Push AI tools until they surprise you!)
  • Sunday, October 5th - Final day, submissions due at 5:00 PM, demos and judging
Eligibility

HarborHack is open to hackers from all backgrounds and skill levels, including:

  • Developers, designers, business professionals

  • Subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, students

  • Anyone interested in technology, innovation, and community impact

We strongly encourage beginners to join! Facilitators will help everyone find a great team fit.

Team Rules

  • Maximum 5 people per team

  • No work created before the hackathon

  • No switching teams once formed

  • Each team may only submit one entry

Vibecoding Spirit

Build something that could only exist through vibecoding - not just shortcuts for routine tasks, but projects that reveal AI's most interesting potential. If it feels risky, you're on the right track!

Contact & Support

Regular updates throughout the hackathon. Contact us: hello@charlestonhacks.com

Intellectual Property Policy
Who Owns What You Build

  • You and your team own the code, designs, and ideas you create during HarborHack 2025

  • HarborHack organizers and sponsors do not claim ownership of your work

Open Source (Encouraged, Not Required)

  • We encourage teams to share projects publicly (GitHub, Devpost) for community learning

  • However, open sourcing is optional - teams may keep code private

Third-Party Tools

  • You are responsible for following licenses of any third-party code, APIs, datasets, or tools

  • Respect copyright and licensing rules for external resources

Project Showcasing

  • By participating, you agree HarborHack may showcase your project for promotional purposes

  • This does not affect your ownership rights

Future Development

  • After the hackathon, you're free to continue developing, seek funding, or commercialize

  • You retain all licensing rights

Code of Conduct
Our Commitment

We provide a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, skills, education, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion. Jerky behavior isn't allowed.

Expected Behaviors

  • Communicate authentically and participate actively

  • Exercise consideration and respect in speech and actions

  • Attempt collaboration before conflict

  • Be mindful of surroundings and fellow participants

  • Alert organizers if you notice violations or dangerous situations

Unacceptable Behaviors

  • Violence, threats, or violent language

  • Discriminatory jokes or language

  • Personal insults or harassment

  • Inappropriate photography, recording, or physical contact

  • Unwelcome sexual attention or advances

  • Deliberate intimidation or stalking

  • Sustained disruption of events

Enforcement

  • One strike and you're out policy

  • Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior must comply immediately

  • Violations may result in warning, temporary ban, or permanent expulsion

Reporting

  • Personal reports: Contact any event organizer

  • Email: hello@charlestonhacks.com

  • Emergency: 911

On-site security available 24/7 at Harbor Walk East