CTF Rules

Please join our discord server: https://discord.gg/FRfCHafnaT

The CTF runs from 8th Feb 12PM to 11th Feb 12PM IST

1. Team Size: Teams must consist of 1–6 members (adjust as needed).
2. Fair Play:
   • No attacking other teams, organizers, or infrastructure (e.g., DoS/DDoS, phishing).
   • Respect all participants; harassment or cheating will result in disqualification.
3. Only target challenges explicitly provided by organizers.
4. Do not exploit unintended vulnerabilities; report them for bonus points.
5. Flag Format: Flags are in the format dscctf{<sample-flag>} unless stated otherwise. They are case-sensitive and must be submitted exactly as found.
6. Brute-forcing flag submissions is prohibited (e.g., spamming guesses).
7. Submit flags via the CTF platform only.
8. Report broken challenges or incorrect flags to organizers.
9. Challenges may include Web, Crypto, Forensics, Pwn, Reverse Engineering, or Misc.
10. Do not attack challenge servers beyond solving the intended task.
11. Scoring:
    • Challenges may have static or dynamic scoring (e.g., harder challenges = more points).
    • "First Blood" bonuses may be awarded for solving a challenge first.
    • Earlier submissions break ties.
12. Hints:
    • Each challenge will have 3 hints.
    • Some hints may cost points to unlock.
13. Sharing flags, solutions, or hints with other teams is forbidden.
14. Do not brute-force challenge infrastructure (e.g., password spraying).
15. Teams must work independently; no collaboration between teams.
16. Do not create multiple accounts to bypass team size limits.
17. Event Duration: The CTF runs for 3 days.
18. Submissions close at the announced time (no extensions unless specified).
19. Contact organizers via Discord tickets for disputes or technical issues. Provide evidence (screenshots, logs) for flag/score disputes.
20. Violations may result in point deductions, temporary bans from the platform, or permanent disqualification.
21. Enjoy, learn, and respect the spirit of the competition!