Rules of Particcipation

OLYMPIAD PARTICIPATION RULES1. GENERAL PROVISIONS (FOR ALL FORMATS)

1.1. The participant must have an identification document (passport or birth certificate for persons under 14 years of age).

1.2. The following items are permitted on the desk: pens (any color), pencils, ruler, eraser, a non-programmable calculator, a water bottle, and a light snack (chocolate, fruit) without a strong odor.

1.3. Programmable calculators are prohibited, as well as any calculators with the ability to connect to the internet or access a programming menu.

1.4. The final draft must be written ONLY with a pen (any color is allowed, but blue or black is recommended). Work written in pencil may not be accepted for grading or may not be recognized during scanning.

1.5. Rough drafts (scratch paper) are not submitted, not scanned, and will not be graded. The participant may use them for notes, but all final answers must be transferred to the final draft.

1.6. The use of any electronic devices (phones, smartwatches, headphones, tablets, etc.), as well as printed materials not authorized by the organizing committee, is prohibited.

1.7. In case of rule violations (cheating, using prohibited materials, communicating with other participants), the participant's work will be invalidated, and the participant will be removed from the Olympiad without the right to retake it.

2. IN-PERSON FORMAT2.1. Registration and Entry

  • Upon entering the room, the participant must present their passport to the organizer/proctor.
  • Lateness of more than 15 minutes from the start of the round is not allowed. If a participant is late, they may be admitted, but the time to complete the work will not be extended.

2.2. Work Submission

  • Only the special title page (registration form) is to be filled out, indicating registration data. It is forbidden to write your first name, last name, or any other personal information on the sheets containing your solutions.
  • All sheets of the final draft must be numbered and handed over to the organizer at the end of the round.

2.3. Conduct During the Round

  • Maintain silence. If a question arises, raise your hand and wait for the organizer.
  • Leaving the room is permitted no earlier than 30 minutes after the start and no later than 30 minutes before the end. Upon leaving, the participant leaves their work on the desk or hands it to the organizer (if required). The time of absence is recorded.
  • Taking medication or having a snack for medical reasons: the organizer must be informed in advance. Such actions are not considered a violation as long as they do not disturb other participants.

2.4. Sanctions for Violations

  • Any cheating, use of a phone or cheat sheets, or talking with a neighbor will result in immediate disqualification and invalidation of the work.

3. REMOTE FORMAT (ONLINE PROCTORING)3.1. Technical Requirements and Connection

  • The participant must ensure a stable internet connection and a functioning webcam. In case of connection loss, they must reconnect immediately.
  • The camera must be positioned so that the following are visible in the frame: the participant's face, the desk, their hands, and all writing utensils. Sitting against the light (face in shadow) is prohibited.
  • Lateness: connecting to the stream after the official start is possible, but the end time of the round is the same for everyone (lateness is not compensated).

3.2. Identification and Room Inspection Procedure Before the Start

  • Passport: The participant holds the document up to the camera, opened to the page with the photo for identity verification.
  • Room Inspection: The proctor may ask to see the room (turn the camera 360°), the desk (top, underneath), and the walls.
  • Phone: The participant shows the phone (demonstrating that it is turned off) and places it on the edge of the desk so that the screen is visible in the camera for the entire duration of the round.

3.3. Work Submission

  • The final draft must be completed with a pen only. Rough drafts remain with the participant, are not accepted for grading, and do not affect the result.
  • The title page (registration form) must be filled out at the beginning of the work; personal data is indicated only there.
  • Scanning or photographing (with good quality) the work must be done 15 minutes before the end of the Olympiad. The work must be sent to the email address: mathstamerlanphysics@mail.ru
  • A phone may be used for scanning and sending the files, but the proctor must be informed beforehand.

3.4. Conduct and Communication

  • No other persons should be present in the room.
  • All questions must be asked exclusively in the proctoring platform's chat. Talking aloud, including talking to oneself, is prohibited.
  • Medical or other special circumstances (need to take medication, temporarily leave the seat) must be arranged through the chat with the proctor. Upon return, the proctor may conduct a repeat inspection of the desk.

3.5. Technical Failures

  • In case of loss of internet connection, the participant must restore connection and return to the stream within 5–10 minutes. The time of absence is not compensated.
  • If the connection is not restored by the end of the round, the participant must provide the organizing committee with a video recording of the entire process of writing the work within 30 minutes after the Olympiad's conclusion;
  • Otherwise, the work may be invalidated as having been completed in violation of the procedure.

3.6. Prohibited Actions and Sanctions

  • Using a phone, headphones, or referring to any sources of information (except for the permitted calculator) – disqualification.
  • Communicating with other participants (in chats, by voice) – both participants will be removed and their works invalidated.
  • Unauthorized persons in the frame – considered equivalent to using hints, work will be invalidated.
  • In case of repeated warnings from the proctor or ignoring comments, the work may also be invalidated.

4. FINAL PROVISIONS

4.1. The organizing committee reserves the right to make changes to the rules, notifying participants in advance.

4.2. Participation in the Olympiad signifies full and unconditional agreement with these rules.



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