🚩 CTF Rules & Guidelines

Please read and follow all rules carefully to ensure fair competition and respect for all participants.

📜 General Rules

  • Each participant must have an individual account — sharing accounts is strictly prohibited.
  • Do not attack the CTF infrastructure or other teams.
  • Flags follow the format CSC{...} unless stated otherwise.
  • Brute force or automated scanning of the entire server is not allowed.
  • All challenges are designed to be solvable with logic and skill — not by breaking the platform.

💻 Allowed Tools

  • Standard tools such as Burp Suite, nmap, gobuster, strings, Wireshark, and similar are allowed.
  • Custom scripts for decoding, exploitation, or automation are allowed as long as they don't harm the server.

🚫 Disallowed Actions

  • Denial-of-Service (DoS/DDoS) attacks against the platform or other players.
  • Sharing or publishing flags or challenge solutions during the event.
  • Modifying or interfering with challenges in unintended ways.
  • Using bots or fake accounts to inflate the scoreboard.

🏆 Scoring & Hints

  • Points are dynamic — they decrease as more participants solve a challenge.
  • The first solver of any challenge receives a 🥇 First Blood bonus.
  • Hints are available in some challenges to assist you in solving them.

🕒 Time & Conduct

  • The competition will start on November 21, 2025 — 4:00 PM.
  • The competition will end on November 21, 2025 — 10:00 PM.
  • Maintain sportsmanship — any disrespectful or toxic behavior will lead to disqualification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I submit a flag?
A: Enter the flag in the “Flag” box inside the challenge and click “Submit”. The platform will automatically validate it.

Q: What if the flag format doesn’t work?
A: Ensure it follows the correct format CSC{}. If it still doesn’t work, recheck the challenge or contact admins.

Q: Can I discuss challenges with others?
A: No. Discussing or sharing solutions publicly during the competition is strictly prohibited.

Q: How are ties broken?
A: The player who reached the score first ranks higher.

Q: Will hints be available for all challenges?
A: Some challenges may include hints to help you find the right approach.

Q: Can I report an error in a challenge?
A: Yes! Please report issues directly to the admin team through the official Telegram account.

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