# Rules  

This section outlines the competition rules and guidelines to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants.  

## General Rules  
1. **Individual Participation:**  
   - This is a solo competition. Team size is strictly limited to **1** participant per submission.  

2. **Submission Format:**  
   - Submissions must follow the provided template. Incorrectly formatted submissions will not be evaluated.  
   - Ensure that the CSV file contains two columns: `Image name` and `Prediction Class`.  

3. **Use of External Data:**  
   - Participants may not use external datasets to train their models. Only the provided training data is allowed.  

4. **Code Sharing:**  
   - Sharing code, models, or predictions with other participants is strictly prohibited.  

5. **Submission Limit:**  
   - Participants may submit up to **5 times per day**. Only the most recent submission will be considered for evaluation.  

6. **Leaderboard Policy:**  
   - The public leaderboard will display rankings based on a subset of the test dataset. Final rankings will be determined using the full test dataset.  

7. **Fair Play:**  
   - Any attempt to manipulate the competition or submissions will result in immediate disqualification.  

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## Technical Rules  
1. **Model Constraints:**  
   - Models must be trained using a CNN architecture. You are free to explore any framework or library of your choice.  

2. **Hardware Compatibility:**  
   - The test dataset and evaluation environment are designed for standard GPU/CPU resources. Ensure your approach is computationally efficient.  

3. **Submission Validation:**  
   - Double-check your submission to ensure all test images (`1.jpg` to `2195.jpg`) are included in the file. Missing or extra rows will lead to disqualification.  

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## Evaluation Rules  
1. **Accuracy-Based Evaluation:**  
   - Submissions are scored based on the **Accuracy** metric.  
   - Only predictions for the provided test images will be evaluated.  

2. **Submission Template Compliance:**  
   - Submissions must strictly adhere to the provided format:  
     ```
     Image name,Prediction Class
     1.jpg,Pikachu
     2.jpg,Bulbasaur
     ...
     ```  

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## Key Reminders  
- **Competition Conduct:** Be respectful of the competition rules and your fellow participants.  
- **Individual Work Only:** This is a solo competition; collaboration is not allowed.  
- **Submission Template:** Ensure your submission aligns with the template to avoid disqualification.  

Good luck, and may the best Pokémon classifier win! 🎉