Smarter Spaces Project Challenge: Terms & Conditions

Axelera® AI Project Challenge – Terms & Conditions

Smarter Spaces Edition (with Orange Pi)

These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern the participation in the Axelera AI project challenge described in clause 1.1 (the “Challenge”) and the access to use any project kit (the “Kit”) made available by Axelera AI B.V. (“Axelera AI”) in relation to the Challenge. By applying, participating, or submitting any content, you agree to and accept the following terms issued by Axelera AI, registered in the Netherlands and headquartered in Eindhoven.

1. Key Terms

1.1 Challenge Name

Smarter Spaces

1.2 Timeline

The Smarter Spaces Project Challenge launces on 30th October, 2025.

• Application Period: Deadline to submit project proposals - 16th November, 2025

• Participants Selected: 1 week after application period ends

• Build Phase: 8 weeks for selected participants to build their proposed project

• Project Submission Deadline: Final submissions due on 1st February, 2026

• Winners Announced: Within 1 week of submission deadline

1.3 The Kit

Selected participants (“Participants”) may receive access to a Kit consisting of hardware and components (including the Orange Pi 5 Plus and Axelera Metis M.2 AIPU). The Kit is provided solely for Challenge participation and may be retained by the Participant upon completion of the Challenge, at Axelera AI’s discretion.

1.4 Prizes

Subject to Axelera AI’s final decision, Participants could win the following prizes:

• 1st Prize: €1,000

• 2 x Runner-Up Prizes: €500

2. Eligibility

2.1 Axelera AI is solely entitled to determine the eligibility of the candidates.

2.2 Participants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. Younger applicants may be considered with written parental or legal guardian consent, at Axelera AI’s discretion.

2.3 Individuals or teams (up to 6 people) may participate. A team must designate a single representative as the main point of contact and submission lead.

2.4 Team members are jointly bound by these Terms and agree to the authority of the designated team representative.

2.5 Legal entities (corporations, companies) are not eligible to participate.

2.6 The Challenge is not open to:

• Persons in countries or territories under sanctions by the UN, EU, or other authorities

• Axelera AI employees or their immediate family

• Anyone legally restricted from participating

2.7 Participation must not:

• Violate employment contracts or policies

• Require Axelera AI to obtain special permissions to engage with you

• Breach any third-party intellectual property or brand use terms

3. Application & Participation

3.1 Participants must submit a complete proposal outlining their idea and how they plan to use Axelera AI and Orange Pi hardware.

3.2 Participants agree to:

• Build their proposed project during the build phase

• Adapt their project to technical constraints if needed

• Post regular updates, and submit a full write-up, video(s), and required code demonstrating the project on the Axelera AI Community: https://community.axelera.ai/groups/project-challenge-27

• Use the Kit solely for Challenge development

• Follow health and safety guidance for all hardware and equipment

3.3 Axelera AI may request return of the Kit if the participant does not complete the Challenge or breaches these Terms.

4. Game of Skill Declaration

This is a game of skill. Winners and kit recipients are selected based on the creativity, technical merit, and clarity of their proposals and final project outcomes.

5. No Purchase Necessary

Participation is free. No purchase is required.

6. Use of the Kit

6.1 The Kit is provided “as-is”, solely for Challenge use. It remains Axelera AI’s property unless otherwise stated in writing.

6.2 Participants may not:

• Sell or redistribute Kit components

• Modify or misuse the Kit in a way that voids warranties or causes safety risks

6.3 Axelera AI makes no guarantee of the Kit’s performance outside the scope of the Challenge.

7. Content Ownership & Licensing

7.1 Participants retain ownership of their original work and any pre-existing IP.

7.2 Axelera AI reserves the first right of purchase on any resulting project or IP developed as part of the Challenge.

7.3 Participants grant Axelera AI a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual license to:

• Use, adapt, promote, and display project materials

• Reproduce or share them in any promotional context

• Feature them in marketing, documentation, or product showcases

7.4 Axelera AI may sublicense these rights to affiliates, service providers, clients, or end-users.

7.5 Participants acknowledge that all Axelera AI IP (including software, SDKs, and hardware) remains the property of Axelera AI.

7.6 Participants are granted a revocable, non-transferable licence to use such IP for the duration of the Challenge.

7.7 Axelera AI is not responsible for any loss or misuse of submitted materials.

8. Permissions & Third-Party Content

8.1 Participants are responsible for:

• Obtaining permissions for third-party content (e.g. images, logos, music, people, footage)

• Ensuring no infringement of third-party IP

• Certifying they have the right to submit the project

• Avoiding any legal disputes related to submitted work

8.2 Axelera AI assumes no liability for unauthorised use of protected content.

9. Judging & Prizes

9.1 Judging is conducted by Axelera AI and Orange Pi staff or appointed experts.

9.2 Evaluation criteria:

• Creativity and originality

• Technical excellence

• Relevance to the Challenge theme (private, offline-capable AI in your space)

• Clarity and completeness of documentation

• Overall presentation quality

9.3 All judging decisions are final. Axelera AI may withhold prizes if submissions do not meet expected standards.

9.4 Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Winners are responsible for any taxes or reporting duties.

10. Code of Conduct

10.1 Participants agree to:

• Maintain professionalism

• Avoid offensive, unsafe, illegal, or discriminatory content

• Interact respectfully with others

10.2 Axelera AI may disqualify participants for:

• Misconduct

• Breach of these Terms

• Plagiarism

11. Liability & Indemnity

11.1 Axelera AI accepts no liability for:

• Injury, loss, or damage arising from the Challenge

• Delays, customs issues, or losses in Kit or prize delivery

• Legal issues due to unauthorised content

11.2 Participants use all equipment and materials at their own risk.

11.3 Participants agree to indemnify Axelera AI against any claims, losses, or liabilities resulting from:

• Their actions or omissions

• Violation of these Terms

• Any third-party claims or legal issues

• Breach of laws or codes of conduct in their jurisdiction

12. Amendments & Termination

12.1 Axelera AI reserves the right to modify, cancel, or terminate the Challenge or these Terms at any time.

12.2 The most current version will always be published at: [LINK TO DOC ON COMMUNITY]

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Eindhoven.