Rules &
Guidelines
Play fair, have fun, and respect your fellow hackers. These rules ensure a fair competition for everyone.
Be Ethical
Only attack authorized targets within the competition scope
Be Respectful
Treat organizers and other teams with courtesy
Be Fair
No cheating, sharing, or exploiting the system
General Rules
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All participants must register before the competition starts
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Teams can have up to 10 members
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One account per person - multiple accounts are prohibited
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You may only be a member of one team
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Do not share flags, hints, or solutions with other teams
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All challenges are legal and authorized - do not attack infrastructure
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Respect the organizers and fellow participants
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Decisions by the organizers are final
Team Rules
Team Size
Teams can have up to 10 members. Solo players compete against teams. Choose your team wisely - you cannot change teams once the competition starts.
Team Captain
The person who creates the team is the captain. Captains can invite/remove members before the competition and are the primary contact point.
Collaboration
Teammates may collaborate freely, share solutions, and work together. Collaboration with other teams or non-team members is prohibited.
Eligibility
Open to all ages and skill levels worldwide. Some prizes may have regional restrictions - check specific prize requirements.
Prohibited Actions
Flag Sharing
Sharing flags or solutions with other teams will result in disqualification of all involved parties.
Infrastructure Attacks
Attacking the CTF infrastructure, scoreboard, or other teams systems is strictly prohibited.
Brute Force
Automated brute forcing of flag submissions or challenge endpoints is not allowed.
Multiple Accounts
Creating multiple accounts or teams to gain an unfair advantage is prohibited.
Harassment
Any form of harassment, discrimination, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
Solution Selling
Selling or buying solutions, flags, or hints undermines the competition spirit.
Warning
Violation of any rules may result in warnings, point deductions, or disqualification. Severe violations may result in bans from future events. Organizer decisions are final.
Scoring System
Static Scoring
Challenge points remain the same regardless of how many teams solve them.
Point Range
Challenges range between 10 and 500 points based on difficulty.
First Blood
First team to solve a challenge gets a small bonus and the First Blood badge.
Hint Penalty
Using hints reduces the points earned for that challenge by 10-25%.
Tie Breaker
In case of a tie, the team that reached the score first wins.
Score Freeze
Scoreboard freezes one hour before end - you can still solve challenges.
Flag Format
The standard flag format is:
deadface{th1s_1s_4n_ex4mpl3_fl4g}Important Notes:
- Flags are case-sensitive
- Include the deadface{} wrapper when submitting
- No spaces before or after the flag
- Some challenges may have different flag formats - read the description
Have Questions?
If you are unsure about any rules or have questions, reach out before the competition.