Terms of Service

Blue Team Village CTF Competition - DEF CON 33

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your participation in the Blue Team Village Capture The Flag (CTF) competition ("Competition") held during DEF CON 33. By participating in the Competition, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Eligibility

To participate in the Competition, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
  • Be physically present at DEF CON 33 in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Register through the official CTF platform
  • Comply with all DEF CON and venue rules and regulations
  • Not be a member of the Blue Team Village CTF organizing team

3. Competition Rules

All participants must adhere to the following rules:

  • No attacks against the competition infrastructure or other participants
  • No sharing of flags, solutions, or hints with other teams
  • No use of automated tools to solve challenges (unless explicitly allowed)
  • Respect the designated competition area and equipment
  • Follow all instructions provided by competition organizers
  • Report any security vulnerabilities found in the competition platform

4. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Any form of cheating or collusion between teams
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems outside the competition scope
  • Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior towards other participants
  • Violation of DEF CON's Code of Conduct
  • Use of illegal or unauthorized tools or techniques
  • Attempting to disrupt the competition or other participants

5. Intellectual Property

All competition materials, including but not limited to challenges, flags, and infrastructure, are the intellectual property of Blue Team Village and its partners. Participants may not:

  • Reproduce or distribute competition materials without permission
  • Use competition materials for commercial purposes
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to copy competition infrastructure

6. Privacy and Data Collection

By participating in the Competition, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. This includes:

  • Registration information (name, email, team affiliation)
  • Competition activity and performance data
  • Photographs and video recordings for promotional purposes
  • Technical logs and analytics data

7. Disclaimers

The Competition is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Blue Team Village and its organizers are not responsible for:

  • Technical issues or system failures
  • Loss of data or competition progress
  • Injuries or accidents during the competition
  • Disputes between participants
  • Changes to competition schedule or format

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Blue Team Village and its organizers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your participation in the Competition.

9. Termination

Blue Team Village reserves the right to terminate or suspend your participation in the Competition at any time for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Violation of DEF CON's Code of Conduct
  • Inappropriate or disruptive behavior
  • Any other reason deemed appropriate by the organizers

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Competition shall be resolved in the courts of Clark County, Nevada.

11. Changes to Terms

Blue Team Village reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued participation in the Competition constitutes acceptance of any modified Terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • • Email: seceng@blueteamvillage.org
  • • Website: https://blueteamvillage.org
  • • Twitter: @blueteamvillage

By participating in the Blue Team Village CTF, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.