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Intel AppUp(SM) Developer Challenge: Web Apps Edition Contest Description

Contest Description

The Intel AppUp(SM) developer challenge: Web Apps Edition is a worldwide contest designed to generate Web applications for the Intel AppUp(SM) center. Contest entries are accepted starting September 28, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The first two hundred (200) eligible Web applications entered to the contest and passing validation by January 30, 2012 at 3 p.m. US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) will each win a cash prize of $250 USD. Participants may enter no more than ten (10) Web applications to the contest.

The first two hundred (200) eligible applications will also be considered for five (5) grand prize awards of Ultrabook&™ devices (valued at up to $1,500 USD each). One Ultrabook grand prize will be awarded in each of the following five (5) categories: Best Web Application for Education, Best Web Application for Play, Best Web Application for Productivity, Best Web Application for Travel, and Most Creative Web Application. Participants are limited to one (1) grand prize.

Official rules and details are available below.

Definitions:

Web Application for the Intel AppUp(SM) center: a software program that is built using Web technologies and includes all materials related to such Web application (documentation, screen shots, etc.) designed for use on a device based on an Intel® processor.

Intel AppUp™ encapsulator service: a tool provided by the Intel AppUp developer program to convert Web applications into applications ready to submit for publication to the Intel AppUp center. The Intel AppUp encapsulator service generates a MSI file for Windows* and a RPM file, both of which can be submitted to the Intel AppUp developer program for validation.

Intel AppUp™ Creator tool: an authoring tool provided by the Intel AppUp developer program that allows non-technical users to easily and quickly create and publish simple Web and E-book applications in the Intel AppUp center.

Ultrabook™: The term Ultrabook is an Intel specification defining a category of thin and lightweight ultraportable laptops.

1. How to Enter

To enter the contest, an Intel AppUp developer program login is required. To join the program, go to http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/join. The developer program provides access to tools, such as the Intel AppUp encapsulator service , which packages your Web applications for submission to the Intel AppUp center. For more information about Web application features supported by the Intel AppUp encapsulator service refer to the article, "HTML 5 Feature Compatibility of the Intel AppUp encapsulator.” For each Web app submitted to the Intel AppUp encapsulator service, the service generates a MSI file for Windows* and a RPM file for MeeGo*. Either of these files can be submitted to the Intel AppUp developer program for validation. Only one (1) of the Intel AppUp encapsulator-generated files (MSI or RMP) for a given Web app is eligible to enter the contest. Web applications or E-books authored by the Intel AppUp Creator are ineligible for entry to the Intel AppUp developer challenge: Web Apps Edition. The Intel AppUp developer program also provides online resources, such as community forums, blogs, videos and articles, to aid in the development of your Web application.

Starting September 28, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), enter the Intel AppUp developer challenge: Web Apps Edition on the contest website http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/contest/developerchallenge and submit your Web application to the Intel AppUp developer program for validation at http://appdeveloper.intel.com. Please note this is a two step process. Submitting your application to the program for validation does not automatically enter your application into the contest. Contest entry closes on January 30, 2012, 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Please note the application name entered when the application is uploaded to the Intel AppUp developer program must match exactly the application name entered in the Intel AppUp developer challenge: Web Apps Edition entry form in order for the entry to be valid.

2. Contest Entry Requirements:

Contest entries may be submitted in English, French, Italian, German or Spanish. Until the local language contest Web pages are available (approximately two (2) weeks after September 28, 2011), participants may enter apps in English on the English contest website, http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/contest/developerchallenge. Updates regarding the status of the localized contest Web pages may be accessed on the contest forum at http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/forums/intel-atom-developer-program/intel-atom-developer-challenge-forum.

A participant may submit up to ten (10) Web applications to the contest. However, each entry submission must be substantially unique (at Intel's sole discretion) to qualify for this challenge. All entries must be participant's original creation. The application must use Web technologies, be validated, and be available for download in the Intel AppUp center. Contest participants may use the Intel AppUp encapsulator service to create a package that can be submitted to the Intel AppUp center. More information on the Intel AppUp encapsulator service can be found at http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/encapsulator-beta.

Web applications or E-books authored by the Intel AppUp Creator are ineligible for entry to the Intel AppUp developer challenge: Web Apps Edition.

For each Web application submitted to the Intel AppUp encapsulator service, the service generates a MSI file for Windows* and a RPM file for MeeGo*. Either of these files can be submitted to the Intel AppUp developer program for validation. Only one (1) of the Intel AppUp encapsulator-generated files (MSI or RMP) for a given Web app is eligible to enter the contest.

Only one Windows version of a Web application (for Netbook or PC/laptop) is eligible. Only the MeeGo version for netbook is eligible.

The entries may not be offensive or otherwise unsuitable for use, as determined at the sole discretion of Intel. Participants must comply with Intel AppUp developer challenge Official Rules, the Intel Terms of Use and the Intel Privacy Policy.

Any application that was awarded a prize in any previous Intel AppUp developer challenge, Intel AppUp Submit Early for MeeGo, 'Submit Early. Win Big' or Early Access promotion is ineligible. Any application funded by Intel AppUp developer program: Accelerator is ineligible.

Foreign language translations of applications (for example, Windows-based Web application in English language translated to a Windows-based Web application in German) are considered to be substantially similar applications and would also be ineligible as separate entries to the contest.

3. Prizes

The first two hundred (200) eligible Web applications submitted and pass validation by January 30, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), will win a cash prize of $250 USD each. Participants may enter no more than ten (10) Web applications to the contest.

The first two hundred (200) eligible applications will also be considered for five (5) grand prize awards of Ultrabook devices (valued at up to $1,500 USD each). One grand prize will be award in each of the following five (5) categories: Best Web Application for Education, Best Web Application for Play, Best Web Application for Productivity, Best Web Application for Travel, and Most Creative Web Application. Participants are limited to one grand prize.

The grand prize category winners receive exposure that may include, but is not limited to the following:

Spotlight: The winning applications are nominated for a spotlight banner placement in the Intel AppUp center to promote the winning application to consumers.

Meet the Winners: The winners receive exposure on http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/contest/intel-atom-developer-challenge-winners, at the meet the winners section which includes a brief bio of the developer or their organization and picture.

Social Media: The winning application may be promoted through social media via the Intel AppUp developer program Twitter* handle (@develop4appup), the Intel AppUp center Twitter* handle (@intelappup), and the Intel AppUp developer program Facebook* page (www.facebook.com/IntelAppUpDeveloperProgram).

4. Criteria of Winning Entry

The eligibility criteria for the first two hundred (200) Web applications to win $250 USD cash each are:

• The application must be one of the first two hundred (200) Web applications submitted by January 30, 2012 at3:00 p.m. US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
• The application must be a quality Web application. Quality is defined by a viable and marketable Web application.
• A participant may submit up to ten (10) Web applications to the contest.
• Foreign language translations of an app are not eligible as separate entries.

Only one Windows version of a Web application (for Netbook or PC/laptop) is eligible. Only the MeeGo version for netbook is eligible.

• Web applications or e-books authored by the Intel AppUp Creator are ineligible for entry to the Intel AppUp developer challenge: Web Apps Edition.
• Only one (1) of the Intel AppUp encapsulator-generated files (MSI or RMP) for a given Web app is eligible to enter the contest.
• The application submitted to the challenge must pass Intel AppUp developer program validation, and be available in the Intel AppUp center store, by January 30, 2012 at3:00 p.m.US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

All eligible applications will also be considered for five (5) grand prize awards of Ultrabook devices (valued at up to $1,500 USD each). One Ultrabook grand prize will be award in each of the following five (5) categories: Best Web Application for Education, Best Web Application for Play, Best Web Application for Productivity, Best Web Application for Travel, and Most Creative Web Application. Participants are limited to one grand prize.

The applications being considered for the grand prize awards are evaluated based on the criteria below. Intel reserves the right to not award prizes if, in the judges' discretion, no application entry submission meets the criteria below.

Quality and Functionality - Is the Web application fully functional and runs successfully on Intel® Atom&™-based or Intel® Core&™-based devices? Does the application demonstrate all the basic functionality expected from a Web application of this type? Does the application install easily with no issues and minimum amount of clicks, does it run without crashing? Do all links and Web application features work? How appealing is the UI? Judges score on a 1-5 scale. Baseline is 3 = meeting all basic functions; deduct point(s) if basic/expected function are not included. Add point(s) if advanced features exist.

Uniqueness - Does the Web application use established Web technology in unique way? Is it an advanced usage model we normally don't see? Baseline is 1 with points added for each positive trait.

Usability/Creativity - Does the Web application demonstrate superior user experience (UI, graphics, etc.) by leveraging latest Web application features and technologies? How well is the application developed? Does the look and feel seem professional? Is it easy to navigate and for users to understand. Is the application responsive to inputs? Does it deliver the expected user experience? Judges score based on features, look and feel, ease of use and responsiveness. Baseline is 1 with points added for each positive trait.

Market Potential - Does the Web application have the ability to fulfill consumers' needs or customer adoption? Is this an established title? Does it have a following? Does it appeal to a large demographic or is it a niche app with potential? Baseline is 1 with points added for each positive trait.

Bonus points - Is the Web application contextually aware? Does the application demonstrate Web application features? Does the application use local storage Web application feature? Does the Web application scale to different screen sizes? Does the application have social networking functionality, which is a popular feature of Web applications, built in? Judges add 1 point for each "yes” answer.

5. Selection of the Winners

Winners for the first two hundred (200) Web applications to win $250 USD each will be selected by:

The Web application must be one of the first two hundred (200) Web applications entered to the contest and passing validation by January 30, 2012 at3:00 p.m. US Pacific Daylight Time (PST).

The Web application must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in Section 4m, Criteria of Winning Entry.

Judging for grand prizes takes place January 31, 2012 through February 12, 2012. The evaluation criteria for the grand prizes are outlined in Section 4, Criteria of Winning Entry.

6. Notification of Winners

February 13, 2012: Each of the two hundred (200) winners of the $250 USD is notified by e-mail.

February 13, 2012: Each of the five (5) winners of the Ultrabook device (valued at up to $1,500 USD) or $1,500 USD cash grand prize is notified by email.

February 22, 2012: The winners of the Best Web Application for Education, Best Web Application for Play, Best Web Application for Productivity, Best Web Application for Travel, and Most Creative Web Application are announced on the Intel AppUp developer challenge website.

February 22, 2012: The winning Best Web Application for Education, Best Web Application for Play, Best Web Application for Productivity, Best Web Application for Travel, and Most Creative Web Application are nominated for a spotlight banner placement in the Intel AppUp center to promote the applications to consumers.

7. Delivery of the Prizes to the Prize Winner(s)

Physical prizes awarded for the winning contributions will be sent to participants within eight (8) weeks from the date of the notification email or confirmation of the winning participant's physical address, whichever is later.

Legal Documents

Privacy Policy

Intel Terms of Use

Intel AppUp(SM) Developer Challenge Contest Rules

These rules (including the Intel Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use) govern the Intel AppUp developer challenge: Web Apps Edition skills contest (the "contest") and set out the terms and conditions between Intel Corporation and its affiliates ("Intel" or "us/we") and each participant ("participant" or "you").

1. You are eligible to participate in the contest if you have registered with the Intel AppUp developer program at: appdeveloper.intel.com and/or if you have registered for the contest.
2. No purchase necessary. Purchase does not increase your chance of winning. Void wherever prohibited.
3. You must speak, read and understand English and you must be aged 18 years or over or you must obtain the consent of your parents or legal guardian before you participate in the contest. If you apply to register for the contest, if you contribute to the contest or the Intel AppUp developer program once you are registered or if you accept any contest prizes, you accept these rules.
4. The contest is open to participants worldwide. All national and local laws and regulations of the resident's country of residence apply. Residents of countries under U.S. embargo are not eligible to enter. The contest is open to residents of the following countries only: Canada, United States, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, People's Republic of China, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. All national and local laws and regulations apply.
5. We may refuse your contribution for any good reason.
6. Intel provides you with access to a variety of resources on Intel AppUp developer program including communication forums, documentation, download areas, code samples, videos, blogs, articles and contests (the "resources").
7. You agree to submit contributions to the contest ("contributions") under the following conditions:
   • Intel does not claim ownership of your application and any related entries to the contest in form of sample code, content, videos, articles or any other contributions you submit.
   • By submitting your contributions, you are granting Intel and its affiliated companies the following worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, unconditional, fully paid-up rights:

(1) to publicly perform or display, import, broadcast, transmit the application and related entries, in whole or in part, for promotional and marketing purposes worldwide in any and all forms of media, whether now known or hereafter devised, and to distribute (directly or indirectly through multiple tiers) the application and related entries to Intel affiliates and its marketing agencies for these purposes, and

(2) to publish your name or alias and your application and all related entries in connection with this contest and for marketing and promotional purposes worldwide in any and all forms of media, whether now known or hereafter devised.

• Your contributions to the contest will be available to other participants and to ensure they are safe and freely usable by other participants, you warrant that:
  • you own or otherwise have all rights necessary for you to provide the contributions and grant the rights described above and you do not disclose any information which would constitute a violation of a confidentiality obligation;
  • your contributions do not contain any viruses, worms, spy ware, or other components or instructions that are malicious, deceptive, or designed to limit or harm the functionality of a computer; and
  • your contributions are not subject to license terms that require any software or documentation incorporating or being derived from your contributions to be licensed to others.


• You further agree and warrant that you shall not submit any contribution:
  • that is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
  • that shows another person but yourself or an image created by another person if you submit any photos;
  • that infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
  • that violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
  • that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;

8. Apart from prizes offered as part of the contest, no monetary compensation will be paid for any of your contest contributions.
9. Intel is not responsible for contest entries not received due to lost, failed, delayed or interrupted connections or miscommunications, or other electronic malfunctions. Intel is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by you or any other persons or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the contest.
10. You may be required to sign and return releases of liability, declarations of eligibility, and where lawful, publicity consent agreements, within five (5) days of acknowledged notification. If minors are allowed to enter and a prize is won by a minor, all required documentation must be signed by the parent/legal guardian. If a selected potential winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible (under these rules or due to a failure to comply with any of the other applicable policies, licenses, rules, and terms of service, fails to claim a prize, or fails to timely return the completed and executed releases/agreements as required), prize may be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may, at Intel's discretion, be selected. Physical prizes awarded for the winning contributions will be sent to participants within eight (8) weeks from the date of the notification email or confirmation of the winning participant's physical address, whichever is later.
11. Prizes are personal to the participant submitting the winning contribution and cannot normally be transferred. All prizes are subject to availability and they may change at any time and Intel may award substitute prizes of equal or greater value. A cash alternative is not available. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
12. The winner accepts responsibility for all federal, state and local taxes and fees in connection with the prizes. The winner shall be solely responsible to obtain all permissions and authorizations to collect and receive the prize in accordance with the laws of the participant's country of residence. This contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law, and subject to applicable federal, state provincial and local laws. If the winner is a resident of a country in Latin America, cash prizes will be replaced by goods and/or services of equal value in Intel's sole discretion.
13. Acceptance of the prize will constitute permission to use winner's name and/or likeness for promotional purposes without further compensation except where prohibited by law.
14. Intel does not provide any warranty on the prizes. To the fullest extent allowable by law, Intel specifically disclaims any representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the prizes, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance.
15. We may, on notifying you, immediately suspend or terminate your rights, if you breach these rules or if we reasonably believe that you have submitted a contribution in violation of these rules.
16. Intel reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or cancel the contest at any time for any reason.
17. You can withdraw your contribution at any time by notifying us. If a contribution is withdrawn your rights to win a prize in this contest are lost.
18. These rules apply to your contribution and the resources, unless we provide any items to you under more specific terms, in which case those more specific terms will apply to the relevant items. We may make changes to these rules at any time without notice to you. The most current version of the rules can be reviewed on the Official Rules website. Contributing to the contest or accepting prizes will constitute acceptance of the revised rules.
19. Our only responsibilities with respect to the contest are set out in these rules. These rules prevail in the event of any conflict or inconsistency with any other communications, including advertising or promotional materials.
20. For any feedback or questions regarding the contest or the prizes you can contact Intel by sending an email to appdeveloper.support@intel.com. or by participating in the contest discussion forum http://appdeveloper.intel.com/en-us/forums/intel-atom-developer-program/intel-atom-developer-challenge-forum
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