Algorithm and Code Training School 2024

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (referred to as the "Terms") form an agreement between you, the participant ("Participant", "you"), and the organizers, Constructor University and JetBrains s.r.o. (collectively referred to as "Organizers"), for participation in the Algorithm and Code Training School (ACTS) Online Camp ("Event"). The Event is designed for high school students aiming to excel in competitive programming. By registering for the Event, you agree to these Terms.

Organizers

• JetBrains s.r.o.

JetBrains s.r.o. is a private limited company incorporated and existing under the laws of the Czech Republic, with its registered office at Na Hřebenech II 1718/8, 140 00 Prague, Czech Republic, Company ID No.: 265 02 275, registered in the Commercial Register kept by the Municipality Court in Prague, Section C, File 86211.

• Constructor University

Constructor University is a private, state-recognized university located in the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Germany. Founded in 2001 with the support of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the University of Bremen, and Rice University in Houston, Texas, it operates as a gGmbH (limited liability company whose profits are utilized for non-commercial purposes).

2. Eligibility

• Participation is open to high school students who demonstrate proficiency in competitive programming, specifically in Codeforces Divisions 1 and 2. Participants must be within the age limits applicable to high school students in their respective countries.
• Country Restrictions: The registration and participation in the Event are open to residents of all countries with the exception of Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, or non-government controlled oblasts of Ukraine.

3. Registration and Participation

Registration Details: During the registration process, you will be asked to provide the following information:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Country
• School Name and City
• Graduation Year
• Email Address
• Codeforces Handle
• Age

Participants also have the option to subscribe to newsletters from Constructor University and JetBrains Academy, and to affirm their age and, if applicable, parental consent for participation.

Event Format: The Event will consist of daily 5-hour virtual contests following IOI regulations, with analysis sessions led by experts from JetBrains and Constructor University.

Communication: All communication with participants will be conducted via email and the Discord platform.

4. Personal Data

Collection and Use: The personal data collected during registration will be used solely for the purposes of organizing the Event, communicating important information, and, if consent is given, sending newsletters and updates related to Constructor University and JetBrains Academy.

Consent Management: By submitting the registration form, participants acknowledge that their personal data will be processed in accordance with the purposes explained above. Participants can manage their consent preferences by contacting the organizers directly or, where available, using an unsubscribe link in each email. Upon request, participants will be unsubscribed from future communications.

Privacy Policy: The processing of personal data will adhere to the Organizers' privacy policies, ensuring the protection of participants' information.

5. Rewards

All participants will receive certificates of participation. Additionally, select participants may be invited to an on-site camp, based on a comprehensive evaluation of their engagement and performance during the online camp, among other considerations. The Organizers retain the flexibility to determine the criteria for these invitations.

6. Code of Conduct

Participants are expected to compete with integrity and respect towards fellow competitors, organizers, and experts. Any form of cheating, harassment, or disruptive behavior will result in disqualification.

7. Changes and Cancellations

The Organizers reserve the right to modify the Event's format, schedule, or rules, or cancel the Event, at any time without prior notice. Participants will be informed of any significant changes through their provided contact email.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Czech Republic, with disputes subject to resolution in the applicable courts of Prague.

9. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for the Event, participants acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding the Event or these Terms, participants can contact the Organizing Committee at actschool@jetbrains.com or actschool@constructor.university.