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Terms and Conditions

Chipnuts Research Competition - Terms and Conditions

1. Submission Guidelines

Participants may submit:

  • For research:
    • An adaptation of an existing research paper that has been fully understood and rewritten in the participant’s own method.
    • A combination of multiple research papers with added value and clear explanations.
    • A novel research solution.
  • For codes, diagrams, models, and other deliverables:
    • An open-source code with MIT, Apache, or BSD license.
    • A genuine code that is either out of innovation or a reference code.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All submissions and innovations become the intellectual property of Chipnuts.
  • Participants assign all ownership rights of their research to Chipnuts.
  • Participants may be considered for future consulting or contributions.

3. Data Collection and Privacy

  • Entrants agree to share contact information and resumes with Chipnuts.
  • Data will be retained for Chipnuts-related activities.
  • Data won’t be shared externally without consent.

4. Liability and Disclaimers

  • Chipnuts is not responsible for disputes over prior ownership of submitted materials.
  • Participants must ensure they have the rights to submit any third-party materials.

5. Prize Pool and Evaluation

  • Total prize pool: $1,000.
  • Prize distribution depends on effort quality and comparative gaps.
  • No guarantee that the full prize pool will be awarded.
  • Judging panel’s decisions are final.

6. Acceptance of Terms

  • By submitting a registry form, participants acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

Privacy Policy

Chipnuts Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chipnuts (https://www.chipnuts.org/). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains that the data collected during your application process is used solely to verify applicant identities, filter submitted CVs, and assess the seriousness of your application. We do not use your data for any other purpose.

2. Information We Collect

When you register at https://www.chipnuts.org/register and submit your CV or related documents, we collect:

  • Personal Details: Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
  • Application Materials: Your CV and any additional details you provide.
  • Basic Technical Data: Information such as your IP address and browser type (for security and fraud prevention purposes).

3. Use of Your Information

We use the collected data exclusively for:

  • Applicant Identification: To know who applied.
  • Application Filtering: To review and assess the submitted CVs and documents.
  • Evaluation of Seriousness: To determine the level of interest and fit for our competition.

No data collected is used for marketing, advertising, or any other purpose.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures—including encryption, controlled access, and regular audits—to protect your personal information. Only authorized personnel directly involved in the selection process have access to your data.

5. Data Retention

Your application data is retained only for as long as necessary to complete the evaluation and selection process. Once your application is processed or if you withdraw your application, your personal information is securely deleted.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties for purposes unrelated to the competition evaluation. Your information may be disclosed only in the following cases:

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process.
  • Internal Use: To authorized personnel involved in processing your application.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and application processes are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If such information is inadvertently collected, it will be removed promptly.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant updates will be posted on our website along with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Chipnuts
Email: https://www.chipnuts.org/contact