CTF Competition Rules

Be ethical: Do not attack infrastructure not explicitly designated as part of the CTF.

Respect other teams: Do not attempt to interfere with, sabotage, or disrupt other participants' progress.

Play fair: Flag sharing, purchasing, or any form of collusion between teams is strictly prohibited.

Use allowed tools: Only use tools and systems provided or explicitly allowed by the organizers.

No brute forcing: Brute forcing is not allowed unless clearly stated in a challenge.

Respect system limits: Excessive traffic, scanning, or denial-of-service attacks are not allowed.

Submit flags correctly: Submit flags exactly as found, preserving the required format (e.g., N7CHALL{...}).

One submission per flag: Each flag may be submitted only once per team. Repeated incorrect or spam submissions may lead to penalties.

Do not share flags: Do not share flags or solutions with other teams during the competition.

Team size: Teams must consist of no more than the allowed number of participants as defined by the organizers.

No external assistance: External help is not allowed.

No unauthorized streaming: Live streaming, recording, or publicly sharing any part of the competition without permission is not allowed.

Rule violations: Any rule violation may result in warnings, point deductions, or immediate disqualification, depending on severity.

Final decisions: The organizers' decisions are final and binding. No appeals will be entertained.