Terms and Conditions for Epitech Capture The Flag (CTF) Event

  1. Introduction These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your participation in the Epitech Capture The Flag (CTF) event (“the Event”). By participating in the Event, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not participate in the Event.

The Event is hosted internally by Epitech (the “Organizer”), and is exclusively available to current Epitech students. The Event is designed to promote ethical hacking, problem-solving, and security research in a controlled and educational environment.

  1. Eligibility To participate in the Event, you must:

Be a current Epitech student. Have registered for the Event through the official registration process. Agree to follow all the rules and guidelines set out by the Event organizers.

  1. Event Rules

3.1. General Conduct Participants must adhere to the Epitech Code of Conduct, which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining respectful and ethical behavior throughout the Event. All participants must act in a manner that promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Cheating or using any unfair means to gain an advantage is strictly prohibited.

3.2. Restrictions The Event is for educational purposes only. Hacking activities should not be carried out outside of the Event’s official environment or on any systems that are not explicitly authorized by the Event organizers. Participants are not permitted to attack or compromise any systems, networks, or services outside of the CTF environment, whether internal or external to Epitech’s network.

3.3. Team Participation Participants may form teams of up to 2 members. Each team is responsible for managing their own communications, coordination, and actions during the Event. A team leader (if any) will be the primary point of contact with the organizers.

3.4. Flag Collection Flags must be collected and submitted as outlined in the Event documentation. Participants must follow the rules of each challenge to submit valid flags and accumulate points.

  1. Code of Ethics Participants must respect the privacy and security of others at all times. The intention of the Event is to foster ethical hacking and not malicious activity. Any discovered vulnerabilities or security issues must be reported immediately to the Event organizers. Exploiting or disclosing vulnerabilities outside of the Event environment is prohibited.

  2. Use of Materials All content, challenges, and materials related to the Event, including the CTF platform, challenges, and flags, are the property of Epitech or third-party contributors. Participants are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, or publicly sharing any Event-related content without prior consent from the Organizer.

  3. Data Privacy By registering for the Event, you agree to the collection and processing of personal data as necessary for organizing the Event, including your name, student identification, team details, and performance in the Event. All data collected will be handled in accordance with Epitech's privacy policy.

  4. Liability Participants acknowledge that their participation in the Event is at their own risk. The Organizer shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising out of or in connection with the Event, including but not limited to any technical issues, system failures, or loss of data. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their devices, software, and network connections are secure and functioning properly.

  5. Disqualification The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant or team at any time for: Violation of these Terms and Conditions. Unethical or malicious behavior. Tampering with the Event’s systems or rules.

  6. Modifications and Cancellations The Organizer reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Event at any time, with or without notice. In case of cancellation, any registered participants will be notified promptly.

  7. Intellectual Property All intellectual property created during the Event, including but not limited to solutions, code, and challenge materials, remains the property of the Organizer or its affiliates. Participants agree not to claim ownership of any content or materials that are part of the Event.

  8. Governing Law These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France. Any disputes arising in connection with the Event shall be resolved in the competent courts of Paris.

  9. Contact For any questions or clarifications regarding the Event or these Terms, please contact the Event organizers at: Email: theo1.campos@epitech.eu

Acknowledgement By registering for the Event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.