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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SkillLeader.ai ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform. SkillLeader.ai reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use SkillLeader.ai. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this requirement. Employers posting challenges must have legal authority to do so on behalf of their organization.

3. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You agree to provide accurate information during registration. Each person may maintain only one account. SkillLeader.ai may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Challenge Participation

  • Fair play: You must complete challenges honestly. Plagiarism, copying solutions from others, or using unauthorized external resources beyond the provided AI workspace is prohibited.
  • AI assistance: Use of the platform's built-in AI workspace is permitted and encouraged. The AI tools are part of the challenge experience.
  • Deadlines: Submissions must be made before the challenge deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • One submission per challenge: Each participant may submit only one solution per challenge.

5. AI Grading

Submissions are evaluated by multiple AI models across dimensions including correctness, efficiency, creativity, and communication. While we strive for fair and accurate grading:

  • AI grading is automated and may not perfectly reflect human judgment.
  • Scores are final once posted. SkillLeader.ai does not guarantee manual review of grades.
  • The platform may update grading models and criteria at its discretion.
  • Challenge creators may define custom grading criteria which the AI evaluators will follow.

6. Prize Pools & Payments

  • Prize funding: Prize pools are funded by challenge creators. SkillLeader.ai facilitates payments via Stripe Connect but does not guarantee prize availability.
  • Payout eligibility: Winners must complete Stripe Connect onboarding to receive payouts. Unclaimed prizes may be returned to the challenge creator after 90 days.
  • Tax responsibility: Prize recipients are solely responsible for reporting and paying applicable taxes on winnings. SkillLeader.ai may issue tax forms (e.g., 1099) as required by law.
  • Disputes: Payment disputes should be directed to support. SkillLeader.ai will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes but is not liable for losses arising from payment processing.

7. Code Submission Ownership & Licensing

  • Your code: You retain ownership of the code and solutions you submit.
  • License grant: By submitting a solution, you grant SkillLeader.ai a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, display, and process your submission for grading and platform operation purposes.
  • Challenge creator access: Challenge creators may view submitted solutions. Specific IP transfer terms, if any, should be stated in the challenge description.
  • No guarantee of confidentiality: Submissions may be visible to other participants on the leaderboard. Do not include proprietary or sensitive information in your submissions.

8. Prohibited Conduct

  • Attempting to manipulate scores, rankings, or the grading system.
  • Creating fake accounts or submitting on behalf of others.
  • Submitting malicious code, exploits, or content that could harm the platform or its users.
  • Harassing other users or posting offensive content in challenge descriptions.
  • Reverse-engineering the grading system to game scores.
  • Using the platform to violate any applicable law or regulation.

9. Badges & Credentials

Badges earned on SkillLeader.ai reflect platform-specific achievements and are not professional certifications. Credentials added to profiles are self-reported; the "verified" label indicates email domain verification only, not institutional confirmation.

10. Limitation of Liability

SkillLeader.ai is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to the platform in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Termination

SkillLeader.ai may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these terms. You may delete your account at any time by contacting support. Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases, but these terms survive as applicable.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at legal@skillleader.ai.