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  •   about 3 years ago

Doubt about eligibilty

I'm an Indian national legally studying at new york pace university! am I eligible for participation?

  • 9 comments

  •   •   about 3 years ago

    You will need to pay tax to US or Canadian government for the prize money. That is why they only want US or Canadian hackers.

  • Manager   •   about 3 years ago

    Great Question! Let me double-check with the team and get back to you on this. Thank you,

  • Manager   •   about 3 years ago

    Got the answer! Yes, you are eligible to participate as you are legally residing in the US.

  •   •   about 3 years ago

    Can I register but not submit a project?

  • Manager   •   about 3 years ago

    Hi Jose, Yes, no problem! It is very common that not all participants end up submitting a project for different reasons. We are happy to provide the resources and help where we can.

  •   •   about 3 years ago

    Thanks.

  • Manager   •   about 3 years ago

    Updating this thread that we have just announced that we’re opening up Pygames globally! Please note that standard exclusions due to local laws, Foreign Asset Control, and other legal restrictions Pygames IS NOT open to:

    Individuals who are residents of, or Organizations domiciled in, a country, state, province or territory where the laws of the United States or local law prohibits participating or receiving a prize in the Hackathon (including, but not limited to, Brazil, Quebec, Russia, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and any other country designated by the United States Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control).

    We really look forward to seeing all the amazing games you are working on! Happy Building!

  •   •   about 3 years ago

    Hi Michelle, I think it is will be very useful if at least the organizer provide an extended deadline for one or two weeks considering that the competition is now open globally. At the beginning the competition was only available for US residents and Canada and 6 days ago was available to be open with some restrictions...

  • Manager   •   about 3 years ago

    Hi Danny! Unfortunately I am on leave shortly after the winner announcement period which is why we can’t extend. Apologies we did explore if we could make that work but there was no good solution.

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