Happy holidays from DataStax! This year, we’re celebrating by giving away $1,000 per day to developers who create content around during the holiday season.
How to enter
Entering our giveaway is easy.
Create content (a blog post, a video, or a software project on GitHub – see terms and conditions below for details) that features Astra DB and/or Langflow. Content must be human-created and not AI-generated, and posted on one or more of the following sites:
for code
For written content - , , or ) along with the hashtag #12DaysOfCodemas—and don’t forget to include a link to your content. We’ll count entries specifically and exclusively posted on (retrieval-augmented generation)
Content about how to perform effective RAG with knowledge graphs
We’d prefer content around topics that are more than just basic chat bots.
Happy building!
Terms and conditions
The following terms and conditions apply to this giveaway.
Eligibility and entry requirements
No purchase necessary to enter or win. This giveaway is open to individuals aged 18 years or older, excluding employees of DataStax, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and their immediate family members. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. Void where prohibited by law.
Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple accounts, identities or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules.
Entry period and submission guidelines
The giveaway runs from December 12 (12:00 AM PST) to December 24, 2024 (11:59 PM PST). Each 24-hour period (day) constitutes a separate drawing period.
Content requirements
Content includes but is not limited to:
A blog post of at least 500 words
A video of at least 5 minutes in length
A GitHub project with working code that integrates with Astra DB and/or Langflow, plus documentation including usage instructions in the README.md.
Content must not be generated by AI
Content must substantially feature DataStax Astra DB and/or DataStax Langflow
Content must be original and not violate any third-party rights
Content must be in English and publicly accessible
DataStax reserves sole discretion to determine if content meets "meaningful use" criteria
Prize and winner selection
Daily prize of $1,000 USD (to the extent there is an entry that day)
Winners selected through random drawing from eligible entries received that day
One additional people’s choice winner will be drawn at the end of the event, chosen on the basis of its number of likes alone
Winners will be notified via social media within 48 hours of selection
Winners must respond within 72 hours of notification or forfeit prize
Winners can only win a maximum of one time. If an individual wins more than one time, a new winner will be redrawn.
Liability and rights
DataStax reserves the right to verify eligibility of all entries
If prize payment is not possible due to a violation of these terms (such as geographic restrictions, lack of appropriate documentation, or any other reason), DataStax reserves the right to conduct another drawing
DataStax may disqualify entries that violate these terms or are fraudulent
By entering, participants grant DataStax perpetual rights to distribute submitted content for promotional purposes without compensation
Technical issues
DataStax is not responsible for lost, delayed, or corrupted entries
DataStax reserves the right to modify or cancel the giveaway due to technical issues or other unforeseen circumstances
Tax implications
Winners are responsible for all applicable taxes
Legal compliance
This promotion is governed by California law
Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of DataStax's choosing
Winners agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
By participating, entrants agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that DataStax's decisions are final and binding.
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