Terms and Conditions of Participation

EarthXCG AI Climate Hackathon
Climate Week Zurich · May 5, 2026

By accessing this website and registering for the EarthXCG AI Climate Hackathon (the "Event"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions of Participation.

1. Acceptance and Scope

These Terms and Conditions govern your participation in the EarthXCG AI Climate Hackathon, held at Microsoft The Circle, Zurich, on May 5, 2026. By registering for or participating in the Event, you enter into a binding agreement with EarthXCG and accept these terms in their entirety.

2. Event Acknowledgement

Participants acknowledge that the Event is organised by EarthXCG in partnership with Microsoft, taking place during Climate Week Zurich 2026. Participation is voluntary, and participants confirm they meet any eligibility requirements communicated by the organisers.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership of Submissions

All work, code, documentation, and materials created by participants during the Event (collectively, "Submissions") remain the intellectual property of the participant(s) who created them, subject to the following provisions:

3.2 License Grant to EarthXCG

By submitting work to the Event, participants grant EarthXCG a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and reference the Submission for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes related to the Event and EarthXCG's activities. This license includes the right to showcase Submissions in presentations, publications, case studies, and other materials.

3.3 No Transfer of Ownership

EarthXCG does not claim ownership of any Submission. The license granted under Section 3.2 does not transfer ownership rights and does not prevent participants from using, licensing, or commercializing their Submissions independently.

4. Third-Party Resources and Compliance

4.1 Tools and Services

Participants are responsible for ensuring that all third-party tools, APIs, software libraries, machine learning models, and datasets used in their Submissions are used in accordance with applicable licenses, terms of service, and usage restrictions.

4.2 Confidentiality and Data Protection

Participants must not include, use, or disclose:

Participants are solely responsible for ensuring their Submissions comply with all applicable data protection and privacy laws.

5. Code of Conduct

5.1 Professional Behavior

Participants agree to:

5.2 Venue Rules

Participants must comply with all rules and regulations of the host venue, Microsoft The Circle, including but not limited to security protocols, facility usage guidelines, and health and safety requirements.

5.3 Disqualification

EarthXCG reserves the right to disqualify any participant whose conduct is deemed inappropriate, disruptive, or in violation of these Terms and Conditions, without refund or compensation.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Assumption of Risk

Participants acknowledge that they participate in the Event voluntarily and at their own risk. EarthXCG, Microsoft, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates (collectively, "Released Parties") shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, or expense arising from participation in the Event.

6.2 Exclusion of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Released Parties disclaim all liability for:

6.3 Statutory Rights

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

7.1 Data Collection and Use

By registering for the Event, participants consent to EarthXCG collecting and processing personal data (including name, email address, organisation, and team information) for the following purposes:

7.2 Data Sharing

Participant data may be shared with:

7.3 Data Subject Rights

Participants have the right to:

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Publicity and Media

Participants acknowledge that the Event may be photographed, filmed, and recorded by EarthXCG, its partners, and media representatives. By participating, participants grant EarthXCG the right to use their name, likeness, voice, and biographical information in connection with Event-related publicity, marketing, and promotional materials, without compensation.

9. Force Majeure

EarthXCG shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations under these Terms and Conditions due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions, pandemics, or failures of third-party services. In such circumstances, EarthXCG reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the Event without liability.

10. Modifications and Amendments

EarthXCG reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of material changes via email or through the Event website. Continued participation following notification constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions or the Event shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Zurich, Switzerland.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between participants and EarthXCG regarding participation in the Event and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or the Event, please contact:

EarthXCG
Email: info@earthxcg.com
Website: earthxcg.com

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

By registering for the EarthXCG AI Climate Hackathon, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions of Participation.

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