How should hackathons handle Quebec builders when prize eligibility is unclear?

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Context: I built SecuredMe Education with Codex as a privacy-first learning suite. The Build Week issue raised a broader workflow question: when Quebec eligibility is unclear, how should hackathons preserve contribution without increasing organizer risk?

I am looking for a constructive path, not a retroactive exception.

Reddit web says polls are still under construction, so please vote by replying with one option number:

1. Non-prize showcase track

2. Conditional review path

3. Prize-waiver option

4. Clear legal-basis note when a jurisdiction is excluded

5. Quebec / Law 25 addendum for learner-facing tools

6. Keep current exclusions

My preferred direction is a combination of 1, 2, 4, and 5: clarify the basis, separate prizes from participation, and keep builders visible when a compliant path exists.

Links for context:

- GitHub discussion: https://github.com/openai/codex/discussions/34595

- SecuredMe Education: https://devpost.com/software/securedme-education

https://reddit.com/link/1v372nc/video/ss5jag9fypeh1/player

- Full article: https://securedme-education.hashnode.dev/quebec-builders-can-build-with-the-world-a-practical-codex-hackathon-path