Code Quest 2026 Terms and Conditions

1. 1The competition is open to students aged 8 to 16 on the start date, 15 December 2026.
2. 2Participants are placed in one of three age groups based on their age. Tasks and marking are adjusted for each age group.
3. 3A parent or guardian must complete the registration and agree to these terms on the student's behalf.
4. 4Each student may register only once. Duplicate registrations will be merged or cancelled.
5. 5We may ask for proof of age at any time. Giving a false age leads to disqualification.

1. 1The early bird fee applies to registrations paid by 1 December 2026. Registration closes on 14 December 2026.
2. 2A registration is complete only after the fee is paid and the payment screenshot is sent to the number on the registration page.
3. 3The fee can be paid by debit card, credit card or PayPal.
4. 4Each participant receives a unique registration number once registration is complete. It must be kept safe, as it is needed for submissions, presentations and claiming prizes.
5. 5The registration fee is non-refundable, including if a participant withdraws, misses deadlines or is disqualified.
6. 6If we cancel the competition, all registration fees will be refunded in full.
7. 7Registration cannot be transferred to another student.

1. 1The competition runs for three weeks, from 15 December 2026 to 5 January 2027.
2. 2Each week has its own task: week 1 is the business idea and branding, week 2 is the website/app, and week 3 is marketing.
3. 3Video guides for each week are shared in the official WhatsApp group.
4. 4Each weekly task must be submitted by the deadline we announce. Late submissions may not be marked.
5. 5Participants must complete all three weeks to be considered for the top 20.

1. 1Every project must be the participant's own work. Parents, siblings and tutors may guide, but must not do the work.
2. 2AI tools are allowed. The participant must understand everything AI produced for them and be able to explain it to the judges.
3. 3Projects must not copy another person's work, logos, images or content without permission.
4. 4Projects must be suitable for children. Anything offensive, harmful or inappropriate will be removed and may lead to disqualification.
5. 5Submissions must include the participant's registration number. A submission without it may not be marked.
6. 6Participants own their projects. By submitting, they allow us to show the project, with their first name and age group, on our website and social media.

1. 1Projects are marked within each age group, so participants compete only against students of a similar age.
2. 2After all three weeks, the top 20 participants are invited to present their projects to the judges.
3. 3Finalists who do not attend their presentation slot, or cannot explain their own project, may lose their place.
4. 4The judges choose 3 winners in total, across all age groups, based on the presentations and the three weekly projects.
5. 5The judges' decisions are final. We do not share individual marks or feedback unless we choose to.
6. 6Winners are announced in the official WhatsApp group and on our official channels, including but not limited to our Instagram page and official website.

There are 3 winners in total, not 3 per age group.

1. 1The PS5 is the digital version with one controller only. No games, game subscriptions or extra accessories are included.
2. 2Prizes are given as listed. They cannot be exchanged for a different product.
3. 3Instead of delivering the PS5, we may give the winner the equivalent cash value of a PS5 Digital Edition with one controller, at the price on the day the prize is given.
4. 4If a listed prize is unavailable, we may replace it with a prize of similar or higher value.
5. 5Product warranties are provided by the manufacturer, not by Junior Coderz.

1. 1Winners are contacted through the phone number given at registration. To claim a prize, the parent or guardian must reply within 7 days and give the registration number.
2. 2Prizes are delivered to the home address given by the parent or guardian, or paid as the equivalent amount where these terms allow it.
3. 3Prizes are delivered within 30 days of the results being announced.
4. 4We are not responsible for delays or damage caused by the courier, or for a wrong address given by the winner.
5. 5A prize not claimed within 30 days of the announcement may be cancelled or given to the next-ranked participant.
6. 6Prizes are given to the parent or guardian of the winning participant.

1. 1All official announcements, deadlines and video guides are shared in the official Code Quest 2026 WhatsApp group.
2. 2Participants and parents are responsible for checking the group regularly. Missing an announcement is not a reason for a late submission.
3. 3Participants can send questions through the Google Form we share. We answer selected questions in the live seminar during the competition.
4. 4Only messages from our official numbers and channels are valid. Junior Coderz will never ask for passwords or extra payments in private messages.

We may disqualify a participant, without a refund, for any of the following:

1. 1Submitting work that was done by someone else, or copied from another participant or source.
2. 2Being unable to explain their own project, including work made with AI.
3. 3Registering more than once, or giving false information such as a false age.
4. 4Bullying, harassing or being disrespectful to other participants, judges or staff.
5. 5Sharing harmful, offensive or inappropriate content.
6. 6Any attempt to cheat or unfairly influence the results.

1. 1We collect only the details needed to run the competition: the student's name, age, the parent or guardian's contact details, and the delivery address for winners.
2. 2We use these details only for Code Quest 2026 and Junior Coderz updates. We never sell or share them with third parties, except couriers delivering prizes.
3. 3The seminar and final presentations may be recorded. With the parent or guardian's permission, we may share short clips, photos or winners' first names on our social media.
4. 4A parent or guardian can ask us at any time not to use their child's photo or video, or to delete their details after the competition.

1. 1We may change dates, tasks or these terms if needed. Any change will be announced in the official WhatsApp group.
2. 2We may pause or cancel the competition for reasons outside our control. If we cancel it, fees are refunded as set out in section 2.
3. 3Participants need their own device and internet connection. We are not responsible for technical problems on the participant's side.
4. 4In any situation these terms do not cover, Junior Coderz will make the final decision.
5. 5For any question about these terms, contact us through the official WhatsApp group or the number on the registration page.