housing-hackathon-official-rules.pdf

The document outlines the official rules and judging criteria for a Housing Hackathon hosted by Fairfax County, George Mason University College of Science, University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and Virginia Tech in the National Capital Region. Participants retain ownership of their submissions but agree to allow the competition administrators to use them for promotional purposes. Participants must ensure they have the necessary rights to any data used. Liability for damages or losses during the hackathon is not assumed by Fairfax County or the competition administrators. The judging criteria focus on impact, innovation/technical achievement, and approach, emphasizing solutions for affordable, accessible, and fair housing. Employees of Fairfax County are ineligible for prize money but can participate in the public sector category. The document also includes a commitment to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability and offers accommodations upon request.