CTF Rules & Guidelines
General Rules
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Flag Format: All flags follow the format
flag{...}unless otherwise specified. - Team Play: You can compete individually or form teams with other participants.
- Scoring: Points are awarded for each challenge solved. Higher difficulty = more points.
- Hints: Some challenges may have hints available. Using hints may reduce your score.
Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited:
- Attacking the CTF infrastructure or other participants
- Sharing flags or solutions with other teams/individuals
- Using automated tools for brute force attacks
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the platform
- Denial of service attacks against challenges or infrastructure
- Social engineering attacks against organizers or participants
Fair Play Guidelines
- Collaboration: Team members can work together, but sharing between teams is not allowed.
- Research: You may use online resources, documentation, and tools for legitimate research.
- Questions: If you have technical issues or questions about challenges, contact the organizers.
- Time Limits: Some challenges may have attempt limits or time restrictions.
Scoring & Ranking
Point System
- Easy challenges: 50-100 points
- Medium challenges: 150-300 points
- Hard challenges: 400-500 points
- Expert challenges: 600+ points
Tiebreakers
- 1. Total score (higher wins)
- 2. Number of challenges solved
- 3. Time of last correct submission
- 4. Time of registration
Technical Information
- All challenge services are hosted on isolated networks
- Rate limiting is in place to prevent abuse
- Connection logs are monitored for security
- Report any technical issues immediately
- All submissions are logged with timestamps
- IP addresses are recorded for security purposes
- Personal data is handled according to privacy policy
- Communication channels may be monitored
Violations & Penalties
Rule violations may result in:
- Warning: First-time minor violations
- Point Deduction: Repeated minor violations
- Temporary Ban: Serious violations or repeated offenses
- Disqualification: Major violations or attacks on infrastructure
Support & Contact
Good luck and have fun! Remember, the goal is to learn and improve your skills.