2024 KU School of Engineering High School Design Competition

Code of conduct: Each team member and mentor must agree to abide by the code of conduct.
1. Respectful behavior: All participants must treat each other with respect and courtesy, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
2. Non-discrimination: All forms of discrimination, including harassment, bullying, or intimidation, are strictly prohibited.
3. Ethical conduct: All participants must uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, including honesty, integrity, and fair play.
4. Safety: All participants must follow the safety guidelines established by the competition organizers, including wearing appropriate protective gear and following safe practices when working with tools or equipment.
5. Intellectual property: All participants must respect intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, and must not engage in any form of plagiarism or misappropriation of others' work.
6. Professionalism: All participants must behave in a professional manner, including being punctual, prepared, and attentive during all competition events.
7. Sportsmanship: All participants must exhibit good sportsmanship, including accepting the results of the competition with grace and respecting the judges' decisions. Detailed feedback for all teams will be provided.
8. Compliance: All participants must comply with the competition rules and guidelines, as well as any applicable laws and regulations.
9. Consequences: Any violation of this code of conduct may result in disqualification from the competition.