Terms and Conditions

Sparkolympiads – School Computer Lab Online Exam Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility & Registration

  • Only students officially registered through their school can participate.
  • Registration must include accurate personal details—name, grade, school, and photo ID. Any false information may lead to disqualification.

2. Exam Setup & Technical Requirements

Operating System and Browser Requirements
Windows 10 or higher
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Chrome
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Minimum Screen Resolution: 1024 × 768
Mac OS 11 or higher
  • Safari
  • Chrome
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Minimum Screen Resolution: 1024 × 768
Chrome OS (Chromebooks)
  • Chrome
  • Managed Chromebook required for secure testing
  • Recommended Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory and Network Requirements
RAM
  • 8 GB RAM or more
Internet/Network
  • High Speed Internet connection required
  • 10 Mbps per user
  • 100 users × 10 Mbps/user=1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps Total Network.
Wireless Guidelines
  • Recommended Minimum Download Speed: 10-15 Mbps per user.
  • Recommended Minimum Upload Speed: 3-5 Mbps per user.
  • The school’s Wi-Fi infrastructure should be capable of supporting a high number of simultaneous connections.

3. Access & Login

  • Each participant gets a unique username and password.
  • Login credentials are single-use and non-transferable; multiple logins will result in automatic termination.

4. Exam Conduct & Monitoring

  • No other tabs, applications, or devices allowed once the exam begins—violation leads to immediate termination.
  • Only authorized staff and proctors may be present in the lab; no assistance from others is allowed.

5. Integrity & Fair Play

  • Participants must act honestly—no plagiarism, copying, or use of unauthorized aids (notes, calculators, phones, browsers).

6. Technical Interruptions & Timing

  • No extra time or reattempt is allowed due to technical issues (power loss, internet failure, hardware malfunction). The timer starts when the exam window opens; submission after the allotted time is final.
  • Accidentally closing/reloading the window counts as submission; no retake allowed.

7. Results, Awards & Communications

  • Exam results are final. No reevaluation or appeals permitted.
  • Awards/certificates will be distributed through schools only.
  • By registering, participants agree to receive communications regarding exam schedules and results.

8. Rescheduling & Refunds

  • Exam dates and times are fixed. Missing the session does not allow for rescheduling or refunds.

10. Amendments & Legal Jurisdiction

  • Organizers reserve the right to change rules—format, timing, scoring—at any time, and such changes are effective immediately.
  • All exam-related disputes are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], under the jurisdiction of courts in [City].
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