Appeal a judging decision with clarity and consequence. Once the initial judging phase is complete, researchers have the opportunity to appeal a decision they believe was misjudged—by initiating an escalation.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cantina.xyz/llms.txt
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Who Can Escalate
- Only the original submitter of a finding can initiate an escalation.
- Escalations must include additional context or justification for why the severity should be reconsidered.
Penalty for Invalid Escalations
- Invalid escalations will result in a $100 penalty, deducted from any future competition earnings.
- This system is in place to prevent unnecessary or speculative appeals.
Judging Authority
- All escalations are reviewed by Cantina.
- Cantina’s decision is final.
Private Comments
- You can add private comments to any finding—visible only to judges.
- These are useful both during initial judging and if you escalate.
- If commenting on others’ findings, stay professional: keep your notes objective and specific.