# Disqualification Criteria To maintain the integrity of the event and ensure fair competition, the following actions may result in disqualification from AceHack 5.0: * **Plagiarism or using pre-existing projects without disclosure:** Any use of code or projects that are not originally created by the team during the hackathon without proper acknowledgement is strictly prohibited. * **Disruptive behaviour or violation of the code of conduct**: Any form of harassment, abuse, or misconduct towards fellow participants, mentors, volunteers, judges, or anyone else involved in the event will lead to immediate disqualification. * **Missing submission deadlines or failing to adhere to submission requirements**: Failure to submit your project on time or not following the submission guidelines will result in disqualification. * **Use of illegal or unethical tools, resources, or data:** Using unauthorized or illegal resources such as stolen data, pirated software, or any unethical means to build your project is prohibited. * **Team composition violations**: Switching team members after the registration deadline or having team members who are not eligible to participate will result in disqualification. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://acehack-5.gitbook.io/guide/rules-and-guidelines/rules-and-guidelines/disqualification-criteria.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.