Section 2: Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility
   • Open worldwide to individuals and organizations
   • Solutions should directly benefit:
     1. Those engaged in Livelihoods
     2. MSMEs
     3. Enterprises and Industry
   • Solutions must be prototyped, pilot, beta, or commercially deployable
2. Application Requirements
   • Applications must be submitted within the deadline
   • False or misleading information may lead to rejection under the Indian Contract Act, 1872
   • Applicants must confirm originality and non-infringement of third-party IP
3. Fees & Expenses
   • Participation is free of charge
   • Participants bear all travel, accommodation, visa, insurance, and logistics expenses
4. Participation & Commitment
   • Selected applicants must confirm participation within 7 days
   • Non-participation without notice may lead to disqualification
5. Intellectual Property & Rights
   • Participants retain full ownership of their IP
   • Organizers may use non-confidential information for promotion
6. Solution Evaluation
   • Evaluation based on innovation, impact, scalability, and relevance
   • Jury decisions are final and binding
7. Conduct & Ethics
   • Ethical and professional conduct is mandatory
   • Misconduct may attract disqualification
8. Liability & Indemnity
   • Organizers are not liable for loss, damage, or injury
   • Participants shall indemnify organizers against claims
9. Data & Privacy
   • Data processed as per Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
   • Confidential information will not be disclosed without consent
10. Event Modifications
    • Organizers may modify event details due to force majeure
    • No liability for participant-incurred expenses
11. Governing Law
    • Governed by the laws of India
    • Courts in India shall have exclusive jurisdiction
12. Acceptance
    • Submission constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions
    • Organizers reserve the right to update terms with notice