JOIN THE VIAM CHALLENGE

Hack an everyday device with AI

Enhance a device with artificial intelligence (AI) and join a growing community of engineers, all while flexing your creativity, with our 6-week challenge. $4,000 in prizes and perks!

The challenge is now over! Read about the winners here.

01 about
Join us for a 6-week challenge to improve an everyday machine, adding AI to enhance the functionality of a device of your choosing—whether it be a laptop, a single-board computer, or even an existing IoT device.
You’ll use Viam, an open source software platform that simplifies smart machine development, as a tool to get hands-on experience using AI. You can leverage machine learning (ML) models, large language models (LLMs), generative audio, or more, to bring your project to life with support from our team.
Register today — we can’t wait to see what you create!
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01 Prizes
$4,000 in prizes & perks!
1st place: $2,000
2nd place: $1,000
3 runner-ups: $200
Awards will be distributed as VISA gift cards. Additionally, the top 5 submissions will each receive a Viam Rover 2, valued at $99.
02 DETAILS

What to create

Improve an everyday device using Viam and AI, with a project that falls into one of the following themes:
Sustainability: such as AI-enhanced recycling sorting tool, noise pollution monitoring ability, etc.
Home Automation: such as AI-enhanced smart light system, personalized security camera, etc.
Personal Assistant: such as AI-enhanced language translation wearable device, automatic braille reading machine, etc.
Wild Card Entry: AI-enhanced projects not fitting the listed categories above using Viam.
Honorary Bonus – Remix Project: For a chance to win a separate prize of a $100 gift card and Viam swag, get creative and remix our “Use Object Detection to Turn Your Lights On” project. Simply fork the code repository and put your own unique spin on it.
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Who should join?

This challenge is perfect for those ready to:
Discover how to weave AI (ML, LLMs, Computer Vision, etc.) into a variety of devices and categories, turning everyday challenges into innovative experiences.
Gain insights into how to integrate hardware by exploring a new powerful platform, Viam, that’s both simple and intuitive.
Expand your network by joining an active, enthusiastic community of engineers and AI enthusiasts, while getting guidance from a seasoned team of engineers.

What to submit

For this specific project, you’ll use the Viam App ad Viam SDKs to develop an AI-integrated device.
No matter which project you submit, you’ll need to do the following:
For more detailed submission guidelines, see the full rules.
Post your project on one of our approved platforms, either Hackster.io or Instructables.
Submit the link of your project within our Google form, found in the welcome email for the Viam Challenge.
Answer all required submission questions.
Optional, but recommended: create a short-form video (1-5 min long) showcasing your device and the AI-enhancements you made to it in detail.
Optional: add your AI enhancement as a module on the Viam Modular Registry for others to use.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
04/21/24
11:59PM eDt
winners informed
04/28/24
Awards Ceremony
04/30/24
03 REGISTER
Registration for the Community Challenge is now closed! Stay tuned for the winners announcement on April 30th.
04 what is viam
Viam is a comprehensive open-source platform designed to simplify the creation, monitoring, and data management of smart machines. Built for engineers, Viam provides a streamlined method for configuring, programming, controlling, and managing devices.
05 JUDGES & CRITERIA
Meet our judges
Hazal Mestci
Developer Advocate, MS, Viam
Hazal is a creative technologist working on building smart devices and educating people to do the same. She leads projects tying design, education, engineering, and art, specifically community challenges and hackathons.
Eliot Horowitz
CEO & Founder, Viam
Eliot Horowitz is leading the charge at Viam, the first general-purpose development platform for smart machines. Before Viam, he co-founded MongoDB, authored its core code, and served as CTO for 13 years.
Khari Jarrett
CV Engineer, PhD, Viam
Khari is a computer vision enthusiast interested in democratizing access to robotics and technology. His work focuses on multiple object tracking, image detection, and other machine learning applications of computer vision.
Judging Criteria
See what our judges will be looking for.
Use of Viam How effectively the project utilizes Viam's Platform, Server, and SDKs to enhance its functionality and innovation.
Design Quality and Project Completion How clear your project's design and technical decisions are.
Applicability How large the potential is for your project to be leveraged in other use cases or inspire other engineers to develop projects.
Quality of Documentation How clear and polished your project's documentation is, including instructions, explanations, and code comments.
06 What can you build?
Discover inspirational projects
Get inspired by example ML and AI projects created by the Viam team and community.
An image of the ai powered companion robotAI-powered Companion Robot
A friendly robot integrating Viam with OpenAI’s ChatGPT that can listen, respond to commands, and make observations about her environment.
An image of the Viam app being used to train an ML model for a smart pet feederSmart Pet Feeder
A DIY smart device that uses ML to identify your pet and dispenses treats in a personalized manner.
An image of a board and a plantAI Plant Assistant
An AI plant care assistant with speech and computer vision. It uses pre-trained models for plant identification and a local Large Language Model.
An image of the person detection device notifying you of a person approachingPerson Detection Security Device
A system that uses a laptop's webcam to detect when someone approaches the device. When it detects a person, it sends a text alert with their photo via an integration with yagmail.
An image of the Eco LensEco Lens
A smart machine to enhance recycling practices that uses cloud-based machine learning to scan items, providing users with what the item is and whether it is recyclable or non-recyclable.
A person making hand gestures to control a Viam RoverAerovision Pro Max
A project that controls a Viam rover via hand gestures, mimicking aircraft marshals guiding planes. It uses computer vision to interpret hand signals, Viam’s tools, and OpenCV for hand tracking.
07 EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES
Learn how to build projects with Viam and elevate your skills in the process.
08 Join our Discord
Become a part of our growing community for weekly livestreamed Q&A sessions, expert advice on AI device enhancements, and real-time support from our Developer Advocates. Join the community.
mar 7, 2024
Guide Me: Community Challenge Journey + Submission Stream with Arielle Mella + Hazal Mestci (watch recording)
mar 14, 2024
Guide Me: Community Challenge Brainstorm AMA with Developer Advocates (watch recording)
mar 19, 2024
How To: Models and Modules with Developer Advocates (watch recording)
mar 22, 2024
Configuration Series: Teach Me: Making Smarter Custom cameras: Leveraging ML models from the Viam Registry and HuggingFace with Matt Vella (watch recording)
mar 28, 2024
How To: Using Computer Vision in the Viam App with Developer Advocates (watch recording)
Apr 4, 2024
Employee AMA: Data/ML AMA (Guided fireside chat)
Apr 11, 2024
Configuration Series: Teach Me: Live, Laugh, LLM with Nick Hehr
Apr 16, 2024
Guide Me: Community Challenge Final Jam with Developer Advocates
Apr 30, 2024
Award Ceremony and Project Showcase
10 map your project
Your step-by-step guide to project completion!
Follow these steps to successfully submit your project.
1. Register for the Viam Challenge
Kick off your journey by signing up for the Viam Challenge. This is your first step towards showcasing your skills and creativity in AI and ML.
2. Sign up for app.viam.com
If you don’t already have an account, create one on app.viam.com to access the tools and resources needed for your project.
3. Join the Viam Discord
Become part of the Viam Discord community at discord.gg/viam to connect with fellow participants and experts. Once inside, join the #ai-challenge channel.
4. Explore the Viam Documentation
Familiarize yourself with Viam’s comprehensive documentation. It’s packed with guides, tutorials, and references to help you navigate the platform successfully.
5. Brainstorm and ideate your project
Start conceptualizing your project. Think about the problems you want to solve or the enhancements you wish to make using AI and begin outlining your approach.
6. Pick your device to power with AI
Select the device you plan to enhance with AI technology. Pick from a list of Viam supported boards or use other smart machines, such as your laptop, smart home appliances, and more!
7. Upgrade your device with AI
Implement your AI enhancements, whether it’s training and deploying an ML model or using an LLM to communicate with your device.
8. Document and post your project’s process
Keep a detailed record of your project development process to share upon submission to our approved posting platforms. Consider adding a video to show your project in action.
9. Submit your project via our Google form
Officially submit your project for the challenge through the provided Google form found on this landing page and also accessible via Viam Challenge emails.
10. Winner Announcement
Winners will be celebrated across Viam’s platforms and receive prizes, recognition, and potentially opportunities to collaborate further with Viam.
1. Register for the Viam Challenge
2. Sign up for app.viam.com
3. Join the Viam Discord
4. Explore the Viam Documentation
5. Brainstorm and ideate your project
6. Pick your device to power with AI
7. Upgrade your device with AI
8. Document and post your project’s process
9. Submit your project via our Google form
10. Stay tuned for the Winner Announcement
12 FAQ
What is Viam and how does it work?
Viam is a comprehensive software platform for making your machines smarter, built by engineers for engineers. For more detailed information, head to viam.com and docs.viam.com.
Who can participate?
18+ only. Open to participants with select countries, excluding X. To participate, acceptance of the Viam Code of Conduct is required
How much does this event cost?
This challenge is hosted online. Project postings should be on either Hackster.io or Instructables, and submissions made through the Google submission form found in the welcome email.
How can I apply?
Project postings to be within eitherHackster.io or Instructables and submissions to be placed with this Google form.
Can I work on a team?
Participants can join as individuals or in teams. If you work as a team, you will share the prize. Only one project submission needed per team.
When is the submission deadline?
Registration remains open until the last day of the challenge, April 21, 2024.
Do I need to purchase hardware?
You can use your everyday computer for this project. Use of external hardware is optional. Please note, if you have a Windows computer, you will need to run the viam-server on an external board. Supported boards are here.
Should I get my project idea approved?
This is not required, however if you’re needing help with ideation, brainstorming, or anything else, reach out to us on Discord.
Who owns the intellectual property of the projects?
All creations remain the participant's property, but submissions will be used by Viam for promotional purposes.
What exactly is ML?
Machine learning (ML) is a branch of artificial intelligence focused on developing algorithms that enable computers to learn from data and make decisions or predictions without explicit programming. ML algorithms analyze patterns in data to perform tasks like classification, regression, or clustering. You can read more about it here.
Do I need to build or use ML models?
You can build and train your own model but it is not necessary to fit the challenge criteria. External models like tensorflow lite are supported. For more information on how to upload and deploy external models, head to our documentation here.
Do I need to create a physical machine or device?
Building a physical machine is not necessary. Projects can enhance existing devices with ML models or develop services, modules, or scripts that leverage ML insights.
Where can I find more information or get help?
For any further questions or clarifications, please consult our FAQ or reach out on Discord.
What is Viam and how does it work?
Who can participate?
How much does this event cost?
Where will this event take place?
Can I work on a team?
When is the submission deadline?
Do I need to purchase hardware?
Should I get my project idea approved?
Who owns the intellectual property of the projects?
What exactly is ML?
Do I need to build or use ML models?
Do I need to create a physical machine or device?
Where can I find more information or get help?
13 full rules

What to build

Build an AI capability leveraging either AI or ML using the Viam platform and Viam SDK’s.
For this challenge, you can use any hardware you want. If you have a Windows machine, you’ll need an external board. See here for the full list of boards we support.

What to submit

Submissions must meet the following requirements. Answer all submission questions within the Google form (within initial welcome email).
  • Include your details, including name(s), email account matching Viam username.
  • Include a public link to the project. Supported platforms include Instructables and Hackster. Each project post on your preferred platform should:
  • Include a text description that should explain the features and functionality of your project.
  • Have written and video parts of the entry in English.
  • Include any video/photos that showcase your project and how it functions.
  • Include a github link to the code repository with executable code and a proper read-me featuring install instructions.
  • If applicable, include a link to any modules created in the Viam Registry.
Nice to haves:
  • Video documentation of the project that’s 1-5 minutes long. Should include footage that shows the Viam app and the final AI enhancement functioning on the device for which it was built.
  • Functional, public module created with the enhancement, published to the Modular Registry.

Rules & requirements

Prize amounts are awarded per team, not individual. You can join individually or as a team, but you will need to share the prize.
If working with a group, only one team member should enter a submission.
There is no limit in submissions per person.
Old Viam submissions—submitted for past contests, competitions, or hackathons–are not eligible.
You can’t join if you are a current Viam employee.
You can use 3rd party tools and libraries as long as you integrate them with your Viam-based project.
As a reminder, you’ll need to leverage the Viam platform and Viam SDK’s
14 terms and conditions

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. PROMOTION IS OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND WORLDWIDE, EXCEPT FOR ITALY, BRAZIL, CRIMEA,CROATIA, CUBA, EGYPT, IRAN, NORTH KOREA, SUDAN, SYRIA, COTE D’ IVOIRE (IVORY COAST), DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, IRAQ, LEBANON, LIBERIA, LIBYA, SOMALIA AND WILL BE VOID TO RESIDENTS OF ANY OTHER COUNTRY SANCTIONED BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL (OFAC) OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

The Viam Community Challenge Contest will consist of a skill-based contest whereby participants (“you” or “Participant”) improve an everyday device using Viam and AI that follows into a specified category (the “Contest”). The project submitted in connection with the Contest (the “Project”) will be evaluated by judges who will choose the winning projects in accordance with these Official Rules (“Rules”). The Viam Community Challenge Contest prizes will be awarded to participants with the highest scores. See below for the complete details.

BINDING AGREEMENT: In order to participate in the Contest, you must agree to these Rules and register (the “Contest Site”). Therefore, please read these Rules prior to participating to ensure you understand and agree. You agree that participating in the Contest constitutes your agreement to these Rules. You may not participate in the Contest and are not eligible to receive any prize described in these Rules unless you agree to these Rules. These Rules form a binding legal agreement between you and Viam, Inc. with respect to the Contest.

PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to participate in the Contest, you must: (1) be above the age of majority in the country, state, province or jurisdiction of residence (and at least twenty years old in Taiwan) at the time of participation; (2) not be a resident of Italy, Brazil, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Cote D’ Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic Of Congo, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, or Somalia; (3) not be a person or entity under U.S. export controls or sanctions; and (4) have access to the Internet as of March 5, 2024. Contest is void in Italy, Brazil, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Cote D’ Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic Of Congo, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Somalia and to residents of any other country sanctioned by the Office Of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury and where prohibited by law. Employees, interns, contractors, and official office-holders of Sponsor, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, advertising and promotion agencies, representatives, and agents (“Contest Entities”), and members of the Contest Entities and their immediate families (parents, siblings, children, spouses, and life partners of each, regardless of where they live) and members of the households (whether related or not) of such employees, officers and directors are ineligible to participate in this Contest. Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.

If you are participating as part of a company or on behalf of your employer, these rules are binding on you, individually, and/ or your employer. If you are acting within the scope of your employment, as an employee, contractor, or agent of another party, you warrant that such party has full knowledge of your actions and has consented thereto, including to the terms of these Rules and your potential receipt of a prize. You further warrant that your actions do not violate your employer’s or company’s policies and procedures.

SPONSOR: The Contest is sponsored by Viam, Inc. (“Sponsor” or “Viam”), a Delaware corporation with principal place of business at 1900 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, New York, USA. This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube or Reddit, Hackster, or Instructables.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE CONTEST: From 12:00:00 A.M. Eastern Time (ET) Zone in the United States on March 5, 2024 to 11:59:59 P.M. ET on April 21, 2024(the “Contest Period”), submit a project that meets the criteria and instructions listed here and below (each, a “Project”). 

All Projects must be received by 11:59:59 P.M. ET on April 21, 2024 to be considered. You may submit multiple Projects however only one (1) Project will be eligible for a Prize. Projects are void if they are in whole or part incomplete, altered, counterfeit, obtained through fraud, or late. The potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder for the email address required at registration and/or the user name under which they submitted the Project.

VIAM COMMUNITY CHALLENGE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. Each Project must meet the following criteria:

Content and IP

  1. It must not be derogatory, offensive, threatening, defamatory, disparaging, libelous or contain any content that is inappropriate, indecent, sexual, profane, tortious, slanderous, discriminatory in any way, or that promotes hatred or harm against any group or person, or otherwise does not comply with the theme and spirit of the Contest.
  2. It must not contain content, material or any element that is unlawful or otherwise in violation of or contrary to all applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws and regulations the laws or regulations in any state where Project is created.
  3. Excluding the Viam products, it must not contain any content, material or element that displays any third-party advertising, slogan, logo, trademark or otherwise indicates a sponsorship or endorsement by a third party, commercial entity or that is not within the spirit of the Contest, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.
  4. It must be an original work that does not contain, incorporate or otherwise use any content, material or element that is owned by a third party or entity (excluding the Viam products).
  5. It cannot contain any content, element, or material that violates a third party’s publicity, privacy or intellectual property rights.

What to Create

Improve an everyday device using Viam and AI, with a project that falls into one of the following themes:

  1. Sustainability: such as AI-enhanced recycling sorting tool, noise pollution monitoring ability, etc.
  2. Home Automation: such as AI-enhanced smart light system, personalized security camera, etc.
  3. Personal Assistant: such as AI-enhanced language translation wearable device, automatic braille reading machine, etc.
  4. Wild Card Entry: AI-enhanced projects not fitting the listed categories above using Viam.

What and How to Submit

For this specific project, you’ll use the Viam App and Viam SDKs to develop an AI-integrated device. No matter which project you submit, you’ll need to do the following. For more detailed submission guidelines, see the full rules.

  1. Post your Project on one of our approved platforms, either Hackster.io or Instructables.
  2. Submit the link of your project within our Google form, found in the welcome email for the Viam Challenge.
  3. Answer all required submission questions.
  4. Optional, but recommended: create a short-form video (1-5 min long) showcasing your device and the AI-enhancements you made to it in detail.
  5. Optional: add your AI enhancement as a module on the Viam Modular Registry for others to use.

COLLABORATION DURING CONTEST PERIOD

You have the opportunity to participate in Viam’s Discord where you can ask questions and get support from fellow community members and Viam engineers. Anything you share on Discord will be visible by all other members of the Discord community. Viam reserves the right to remove any inappropriate content and to disqualify Participants accordingly.

CONTEST JUDGING: Projects will be judged by a panel of experts who are employees of Sponsor (“Judges”) on or about April 22, 2024. Projects will be evaluated by the Judges based on the following criteria: (i) use of Viam technology (25%); (ii) design quality and project completion (25%); (iii) applicability (25%) and (iv) quality of documentation (25%). See more here.

Judges will evaluate and attribute a score to each Project based upon the above-listed criteria. The one (1) Project that receives the highest overall score will be deemed the potential Viam Community Challenge First Prize winner. The one (1) Project that receives the next highest overall score will be deemed the potential Viam Community Challenge Second Prize winner. The three (3) Projects that receive the next highest overall scores will be deemed the potential Viam Community Challenge Third Prize winners. In the event of a tie, the Project(s) that received the higher score from the Judges in the category of “use of Viam” will be selected as the potential Viam Community Challenge winner(s) of the applicable prize(s). In the event a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the Project that received the next highest total score will be chosen as the potential winner.

CONTEST WINNER NOTIFICATION: On or about April 30, 2024 the potential winners will be selected and notified by email (or Weibo direct message or comment if a resident of Mainland China), at Sponsor’s discretion. If a potential winner does not respond to the notification attempt within fourteen (14) days from the first notification attempt, then such potential winner will be disqualified and an alternate potential winner may be selected from among all eligible Projects received based on the judging criteria described herein. Except where prohibited by law, each potential winner may be required to sign and return a Declaration of Eligibility and Liability and Publicity Release and provide any additional information that may be required by Sponsor. If required, potential winners must return all such required documents within fourteen (14) days following attempted notification or such potential winner will be deemed to have forfeited the prize and another potential winner may be selected based on the judging criteria described herein. All notification requirements, as well as other requirements within these Rules, will be strictly enforced. In the event that no Projects are received, no prize will be awarded. Determinations of judges are final and binding.

CONTEST GRAND PRIZE (1): One First Prize winner will receive a Visa gift card in the amount of $2,000. 

CONTEST SECOND PRIZE (1): One Second Prize winner will receive a Visa gift card in the amount of $1,000. 

CONTEST THIRD PRIZES (3): Three (3) Third Prize winners will receive a Visa gift card in the amount of $200. 

ADDITIONALLY, EACH PRIZE AWARDED WILL ALSO INCLUDE A VIAM ROVER 2, VALUED AT $99 (ONE ROVER PER AWARDED PRIZE).

PRIZE CONDITIONS: Prizes will be awarded within approximately three (3) to six (6) weeks from date of winner verification. No transfer, substitution or cash equivalent for prizes is allowed, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize, in whole or in part, of equal or greater monetary value if a prize cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, as described for any reason. Value is subject to market conditions, which can fluctuate and any difference between actual market value and ARV will not be awarded. Contest Entities have not made and Contest Entities are not responsible in any manner for any warranties, representations, or guarantees, express or implied, in fact or law, relating to the prize, regarding the use, value or enjoyment of the prize, including, without limitation, its quality, mechanical condition, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose, with the exception of any standard manufacturer’s warranty that may apply to the prize or any components thereto.

TAXES: RECEIPT OF PRIZES TO POTENTIAL WINNERS ARE SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS REQUIREMENT THAT THEY SUBMIT TO SPONSOR ALL DOCUMENTATION REQUESTED BY SPONSOR TO PERMIT IT TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, PROVINCIAL, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX REPORTING AND WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS. ALL PRIZES WILL BE NET OF ANY TAXES SPONSOR IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO WITHHOLD. ALL TAXES IMPOSED ON PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNERS. In order to receive a prize, potential winners may be required to submit the tax documentation requested by Sponsor or otherwise required by applicable law, to Sponsor or the relevant tax authority, all as determined by applicable law, including, where relevant, the law of the potential winner’s country of residence. The potential winners are responsible for ensuring that (s)he complies with all the applicable tax laws and filing requirements. If a potential winner fails to provide such documentation or comply with such laws, the prize may be forfeited and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, select an alternative potential winner.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: All federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations apply. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any participant from the Contest if, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, it reasonably believes that the participant has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices or annoys, abuses, threatens or harasses any other participants, viewers, Sponsor, or the Judges.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: As between Sponsor and the participant, except for its use of any Viam Material (as defined below), the Participant retains ownership of all intellectual and industrial property rights (including moral rights) in and to the Project. As a condition of entry, participant grants Sponsor, its subsidiaries, agents and partner companies, a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, adapt, modify, publish, distribute, publicly perform, create a derivative work from, and publicly display a Project (1) for the purposes of allowing Sponsor and the Judges to evaluate the Project for purposes of the Contest, and (2) in connection with advertising and promotion via communication to the public or other groups, including, but not limited to, the right to make screenshots, animations and Project clips available for advertising and promotional purposes. Viam shall continue to own all Viam Material. 

“Viam Material” means (i) all software (including pre-existing software), tools, designs, documentation, data and other material developed by or for Viam, and (ii) any routines, tools, methodologies, processes or technologies created, adapted or used by Viam in its business generally, together with all associated intellectual property rights

VIAM TERMS OF USE: Participant acknowledges and agrees to Viam’s Terms of Use and User Agreement (https://www.viam.com/agreement), and understands that participation in the Contest is deemed acceptance of such Terms of Use and User Agreement.

PRIVACY: Participant acknowledges and agrees that Sponsor may collect, store, share and otherwise use any personally identifiable information provided to Sponsor throughout the Contest, including, but not limited to, name, mailing address, date of birth, and email address. Sponsor will use this information in accordance with its Privacy Policy including for administering the Contest and verifying a participant’s identity, postal address and email address in the event a participant qualifies for a prize. Participant’s information may also be transferred to countries outside the country of participant’s residence, including the United States. Such other countries may not have privacy laws and regulations similar to those of the country of participant’s residence. Participant has the right to request access, review, rectification or deletion of any personal data held by Sponsor in connection with the Contest by writing to Sponsor at community.challenge@viam.com.

PUBLICITY. By accepting a prize, participant agrees to Sponsor and its agencies use of his or her name and/or likeness and Project (if applicable) for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

WARRANTY AND INDEMNITY: Participants warrant that their Projects (if applicable) are their own original work and, as such, they are the sole and exclusive owner and rights holder of the submitted Project and that they have the right to submit the Project in the Contest and grant all required licenses. Each participant agrees not to submit any Project that (1) infringes any third party proprietary rights, intellectual property rights, industrial property rights, personal or moral rights or any other rights, including without limitation, copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, privacy, publicity or confidentiality obligations; or (2) otherwise violates the applicable state, federal, provincial or local law.

To the maximum extent permitted by law Participant indemnifies and holds harmless Contest Entities at all times from and against any liability, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs and expenses resulting from any act, default or omission of the participant and/or a breach of any warranty set forth herein. To the maximum extent permitted by law, each participant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Contest Entities from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or proceedings, as well as any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or accruing from (a) any Project or other material uploaded or otherwise provided by the participant that infringes any copyright, trademark, trade secret, trade dress, patent or other intellectual property right of any person or defames any person or violates their rights of publicity or privacy, (b) any misrepresentation made by the participant in connection with the Contest; (c) any non-compliance by the participant with these Rules; (d) claims brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Rules arising from or related to the participant’s involvement with the Contest; (e) acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Contest-related activity or participation in this Contest; (f) any malfunction or other problem with the Contest Site; (g) any error in the collection, processing, or retention of entry information; or (h) any typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or winners.

RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS: By participating in the Contest, Participant expressly waives and releases any and all claims, now known or hereafter known, against the Contest Entities arising out of or attributable to Participant’s participation in the Contest, whether arising out of the ordinary negligence of the Contest Entities or otherwise. I covenant not to make or bring any such claim against the Contest Entities, and forever release and discharge Contest Entities from liability under such claims. This waiver and release does not extend to claims for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any other liabilities that New York law does not permit to be released by agreement.

ELIMINATION: Any false information provided within the context of the Contest by any participant concerning identity, mailing address, telephone number, email address, ownership of right or non-compliance with these Rules or the like may result in the immediate elimination of the participant from the Contest.

INTERNET: Contest Entities are not responsible for any malfunction or for any late, lost, damaged, misdirected, incomplete, undeliverable, or destroyed Projects due to system errors, failed, incomplete or garbled computer or other telecommunication transmission malfunctions, hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, typographical or system/human errors and failures, technical malfunction(s) of any telephone network or lines, cable connections, satellite transmissions, servers or providers, or computer equipment, traffic congestion on the Internet or at the Contest Site, or any combination thereof, including other telecommunication, cable, digital or satellite malfunctions which may limit an participant’s ability to participate.

RIGHT TO CANCEL, MODIFY OR DISQUALIFY. If for any reason the Contest is not capable

of running as planned, including, without limitation, due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Contest, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest and if terminated, Sponsor will determine the potential winners for the Contest from among all eligible Projects received prior to action taken using the judging criteria specified above. Sponsor further reserves the right to disqualify any participant who tampers with the submission process or any other part of the Contest or Contest Site. Any attempt by a participant to deliberately damage any web site, including the Contest Site, or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek any and all remedies available from any such participant to the fullest extent of the applicable law.

NOT AN OFFER OR CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT: Under no circumstances shall the submission of a Project, email or game play into the Contest, the awarding of a prize, or anything in these Rules be construed as an offer or contract of employment with either Sponsor, or the Contest Entities. You acknowledge that you have submitted your Project voluntarily and not in confidence or in trust. You acknowledge that no confidential, fiduciary, agency or other relationship or implied-in-fact contract now exists between you and Sponsor or the Contest Entities and that no such relationship is established by your submission of a Project under these Rules.

FORUM AND RECOURSE TO JUDICIAL PROCEDURES: These Rules shall be governed by, subject to, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, excluding all conflict of law rules. If any provision(s) of these Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect. To the extent permitted by law, the rights to litigate, seek injunctive relief or make any other recourse to judicial or any other procedure in case of disputes or claims resulting from or in connection with this Contest are hereby excluded, and all Participants expressly waive any and all such rights.

ARBITRATION: By entering the Contest, you agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute, claim, or demand related in any way to the Contest will be decided by binding arbitration. All disputes between you and Sponsor of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of these Rules, shall be submitted to Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. for binding arbitration under its rules then in effect in the New York, New York, USA area, before one arbitrator to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. The parties agree to share equally in the arbitration costs incurred.

WINNERS’ LIST: You may request a list of Contest winners after April 30, 2024 but before May 30, 2024 by sending an email with the subject line Viam Community Contest to community.challenge@viam.com.