01. Introduction
By accessing the Contest Hopper ecosystem (https://www.contesthopper.com), you acknowledge and accept the operational parameters defined within this Technical Usage Protocol (TUP). This document establishes the legal interface between the user and the CH platform architecture.
02. Nature of Our Service
Contest Hopper (CH) functions exclusively as a data aggregation and discovery layer. We are not an initiating entity, sponsor, or legal representative for any opportunities indexed within our database.
- DATA_SOURCE: CH parses publicly available telemetry and user-submitted data points.
- FUNCTIONAL_LIMIT: CH does not manage authentication for external programs, prize distribution, or judging protocols.
- RISK_ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Engagement with any indexed opportunity is executed at the user's technical discretion.
03. User Responsibilities
Platform users are technically responsible for:
- Executing [DUE_DILIGENCE] on the authenticity of third-party organizers.
- Validation of eligibility criteria and operational deadlines prior to submission.
- Protection of personal intellectual property (IP) within external environments.
- Compliance with local jurisdictional laws and global participation standards.
04. Listing Verification
CH implements a binary verification status for all database entries:
- VERIFIED_NODE: Validated via official source endpoints or secondary metadata audits.
- UNVERIFIED_NODE: External submissions awaiting full system verification.
05. Third-Party Links
The platform contains egress links to external domains. Egress from the CH environment subjects the user to the security protocols and legal frameworks of the target domain. CH assumes no liability for external domain integrity.
06. Intellectual Property
External assets (logos, trademarks) remain the property of their respective originating entities. The Contest Hopper brand architecture, database structure, and proprietary code are protected intellectual assets. Unauthorized [DATA_SCRAPING] or redistribution is prohibited.
07. Contact Information
For administrative inquiries, data corrections, or removal requests, please utilize the following endpoints:
Support Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.contesthopper.com