The Ethereum.org Translation Competition, also referred to as the βTranslatathonβ, is an experimental initiative by the ethereum.org team to incentivise and reward contributions to the ethereum.org Translation Program.
Modification and Termination.
We reserve the right to modify the rules or to terminate the Translatathon at any time, without prior notice. All changes will be effective immediately upon announcement.
Eligibility, Judging, and Prizes
The determination of eligibility, scoring and judging methodology, and prize distribution fall solely and irrevocably under our discretion.
Data Privacy
By submitting the application form, applicants and participants confirm that they have read and agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to share with us the requested information, which may include information that constitutes personal data. We will keep all information provided confidential, except for the participantsβ provided Crowdin usernames and profile images which may be used in public announcements related to competition results and winners.
Translation Standards
The use of machine translation tools, as determined by us in our sole discretion, may result in disqualification from the competition. In addition, the submission of incorrect and/or inaccurate translations, as determined by us in our sole discretion, may result in ineligibility for prize consideration. Further, any contributions towards strings that have already been translated or reviewed, as determined by us in our sole discretion, will not be included in the participantsβ final score. We reserve the right to make such determinations, which shall be final and binding.
Intellectual Property
Participants agree that by submitting a translation work during the Translatathon, they grant the Ethereum Foundation an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, distribute, display, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, and otherwise alter their translation work. Further, participants agree that their translation works may be made publicly available on the ethereum.org website under an open-source licence, including a Creative Commons licence, which allows others to use, share, and build upon the work.
Taxes
Any tax implications arising from the receipt of prizes are the sole responsibility of the prize recipient.
Comprehensively Sanctioned Countries
Participants from regions or countries that are subject to comprehensive international sanctions (including, but not limited to Iran, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, and the Crimea, Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic regions of Ukraine) will not be eligible for participation.
Waiver of Liability
Participants agree that the Ethereum Foundation, its affiliates, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents will have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with their participation in the Translatathon.
Governing Law
Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to the Translatathon (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of Switzerland or any other jurisdiction).