Rules for the Programming Challenge

The rules for this challenge are as follows:

  1. Everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or affiliation, is welcome to participate.  Either you, or someone you trust, should have a way to receive money (Western Union, PayPal, International Bank Transfer, we will work with you to find the best way).
  2. The cash prize of €1000 will be awarded to the entry that satisfies the minimum eligibility, and is adjudged best fulfills the challenge requirements.
  3. Additional cash prizes totalling up to €500 will be awarded by the judges for fulfillment of side-challenges, or for exceptional contributions.
  4. Bank transfer charges, PayPal fees, or other charges for transferring the prize are the responsibility of the recipient.  We will try to find the cheapest way to send the money.
  5. The decision of the judges is final and binding.
  6. By submitting your code for evaluation, you agree to assign the copyright of the code to Wise Earth Technology or it's representatives.  (Note: you will always be identified as the author of your code.)
  7. All code must use the Peaceful Open Source License.
  8. The challenge will be open until July 20th, 2013.  Winners will be announced two months after the challenge is completed.
  9. These rules may be modified, as the need arises.