The participating teams need to demonstrate true originality of their idea and any subsequent infringements of existing copyrights will lead to disqualification.

If participating teams use works from other sources, they must provide clear reference attribution or the judges may consider the participating teams could have committed an act of plagiarism.

The participating teams should not seek advice from external parties, including lecturers, parents or consultants.

The participating teams can only use and apply all legal and licensed software for their presentation.

The organisers will only provide a laptop with Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation. In addition, the organisers will try and assist with software arrangements but will not guarantee that any particular software will be provided on the day. The participating teams are welcomed to bring their own computers for the presentation.

The organisers will not be responsible for computer application failures. For this reason, participating teams should ensure that everything is working properly prior to the presentation day.

The organisers reserve the final right to postpone or amend the rules and regulations of the competition without prior notice. However, the organiser will try to provide notification as early as possible. All matters or disputes are subject to the final decision of the organisers.

The participating teams are reminded to take care of personal belongings. The organisers will assume no responsibility for the loss of valuables, injuries or damage which may occur during participation in or attendance of the competition and its related activities.