TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Introduction and Definitions
1.1 Junction Entities. “Junction,” “we,” or “us” means the Junction entity identified on the
Junction Site through which you apply, purchase a ticket, or otherwise register for a specific Event.
1.2 Events. “Event” refers to any Junction‑branded hackathon, competition, workshop, speaker event, or other activity organised by a Junction entity, including, without limitation, Junction, JunctionX, and similarly branded events.
1.3 Junction Sites. “Junction Site(s)” are the websites and online services operated by
Junction Oy (Business ID 2823785‑1) at the following domains: www.hackjunction.com,
www.hackjunction.org, www.hackjunction.net, www.hackjunction.fi, and www.junction.fi.
They include all related sub‑domains, application platforms, submission portals, and any other online service we designate for an Event.
1.4 Platform Account. A “Platform Account” is the individual user account that contains your
Event application, profile information, and access to Event‑related tools and services.
1.5 Participant. “Participant,” “you,” or “your” means any natural or legal person who applies
to, registers for, tickets for, or takes part in an Event or who accesses a Junction Site.
By submitting an application, purchasing a ticket, or otherwise registering for an Event, you
confirm that you are authorised to bind yourself (and, if applicable, each member of your team or the legal entity you represent) to these Terms, and you accept these Terms in full.
2. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The current version is always available on the Junction Sites and will apply from the time of publication. Continued use of the Junction Sites or participation in an Event after a change signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.
3. Application to an Event
3.1 Application Procedure. You may apply by (a) creating a Platform Account and completing the online application form during the published application window, or (b) submitting the required information via a third‑party service specified by us for a particular Event.
3.2 Accuracy of Information. All information you provide must be true, complete, and kept up to date. You must promptly notify us of any unauthorised access to, or misuse of, your Platform Account.
3.3 Team and Company Applications. If you apply on behalf of a team or legal entity, you
represent that every team member or entity participant has read and accepted these Terms and that you have authority to bind them.
4. Use Restrictions
You agree not to:
● create a Platform Account on behalf of another person without permission;
● transmit unsolicited advertisements, mass messages, or other spam through the
Platform Account;
● violate applicable law or third‑party intellectual property, trade‑secret, or privacy rights;
● upload or transmit malware, spyware, or other harmful code.
5. Participation in the Event
5.1 Selection. Admission to an Event is at Junction’s sole discretion and cannot be appealed. We may later invite previously rejected applicants.
5.2 Event Rules. You must comply with these Terms and any Event‑specific rules announced before or during the Event.
5.3 Submission Platform. We may use either our own platform or a third‑party service for
registrations, applications, and project Submissions. If a third‑party service is used, we will
clearly identify it and provide a link to its terms and privacy policy. Your use of such a service may be subject to additional conditions imposed by that provider.
5.4 Disqualification & Cancellation. We may disqualify you or cancel/suspend an Event at any time and for any reason. We are not liable for any resulting costs or damages.
5.5 Prizes. Winners are selected at Junction’s (or its appointed jury’s) sole discretion, and
decisions are final. You are responsible for all taxes associated with any prize.
6. Participant Content
You are solely responsible for all content—including but not limited to code, text, images, audio, video, and other materials—uploaded or transmitted by you to a Junction Site or third‑party service in connection with an Event (“Participant Content”). We may, but are not obligated to, monitor Participant Content and remove any content that we believe breaches these Terms or applicable law. We disclaim responsibility for backing up Participant Content.
7. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
7.1 Default Ownership. Unless otherwise provided in this Section, all Submissions and other
work you create during an Event remain your (or your employer’s) intellectual property.
7.2 Junction Licence. You grant Junction and its partners a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, sub‑licensable, royalty‑free, and non‑exclusive licence to use, reproduce, display, and publicly perform (a) information you choose to publish about your Submission for Event marketing or promotional purposes; and (b) audiovisual recordings of your participation in the Event. You waive any moral rights to the extent permitted by law.
7.3 Alternative IPR Arrangements. For certain challenges or Events, Junction or its partners
may specify alternative intellectual‑property terms in a separate written agreement. Such terms will be communicated to you in advance and, when accepted by you, supersede the general IPR provisions of these Terms for that particular challenge.
8. Confidentiality and NDAs
8.1 Confidential Information. During your interaction with Junction you may receive
non‑public, proprietary, or otherwise confidential information (“Confidential Information”). You agree to keep Confidential Information secret, use it solely for participating in the Event in accordance with Junction’s instructions, and not disclose it to any third party without our prior written consent.
8.2 Challenge‑Specific NDAs. Junction or its partners may require you to sign a separate Non‑Disclosure Agreement before you access certain materials or participate in specific challenges. If an NDA conflicts with these Terms, the NDA prevails in respect of the confidential information it covers.
9. Term and Termination
These Terms remain in force while you hold a Platform Account or participate in an Event.
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination, such as confidentiality, licences,
disclaimers, and limitations of liability, will continue to apply.
10. Liability
10.1 We strive to keep the Junction Sites and Events operational but do not guarantee
uninterrupted availability.
10.2 Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Junction and Junction Oy are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Junction Sites, or any Event. Our aggregate liability for direct damages is limited to the higher of (a) the total fees you have paid to us for the relevant Event or (b) €200.
10.3 Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence,
fraud, or any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
11. Force Majeure
Neither party is liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its
reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, fire, flood, pandemic, government restrictions, or internet service outages.
12. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the country in which the relevant Event is organised, without regard to conflict‑of‑law rules. Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent court located in the domicile of the organizing Junction entity.
13. Miscellaneous
13.1 The Junction name and logo are owned by Junction Oy and may not be used without
written permission.
13.2 These Terms apply only to the Junction Sites and Events. Linked third‑party services are governed by their own terms, and we accept no responsibility for them.
13.3 If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
13.4 No partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created by these Terms.
13.5 You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign this
Agreement to our affiliates or successors through merger, acquisition, or other corporate
reorganisation.
