Official Rules
Read these carefully. Ignorance of the rules is not an excuse. We enforce these strictly to maintain the integrity of the tournament.
Match Format
- ❯Each match consists of 1 target UI replication.
- ❯Players are given exactly 15 minutes per round.
- ❯No pre-written boilerplates allowed. You start with empty styles.css.
- ❯Only raw CSS properties are permitted. No Tailwind, SASS, or Less.
Time Rules
- ❯Late arrival past 5 minutes results in auto-disqualification.
- ❯If code is submitted 1 second after the buzzer, the last valid saved snapshot is used.
Disconnections
- ❯If a player disconnects, they have 3 minutes to reconnect to the stream.
- ❯If they fail to reconnect, their highest score prior to DC is evaluated against the opponent.
- ❯Repeated intentional DCs will result in a permanent ban from ARUVILI events.
Reporting & Disputes
- ❯Any suspected use of AI generation (Copilot, ChatGPT) must be reported to referees immediately.
- ❯The referees' decision is final and non-negotiable.
Code of Conduct
- ❯Be respectful in chat and direct messages.
- ❯No harassment, toxicity, or unsportsmanlike behavior will be tolerated.
- ❯We welcome hackers of all backgrounds. Keep the workspace inclusive.