> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cantina.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Judging Processes

> How findings are evaluated, escalated, and scored

**How findings are evaluated, escalated, and scored across Cantina.**

Our judging system is designed to be transparent, consistent, and aligned with real-world risk—ensuring high-quality results for both researchers and clients.

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  <Card title="Scoring System" icon="calculator" href="/evaluations-and-standards/judging-processes/scoring">
    Each finding is assessed based on severity, impact, and submission quality, contributing to researcher rewards and reputation scores.
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  <Card title="Escalation Procedures" icon="arrow-up-right-dots" href="/evaluations-and-standards/judging-processes/escalation">
    Researchers can formally escalate decisions they believe were misjudged—these are re-evaluated by a second, independent judge or the Cantina team.
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  <Card title="Competition Judging" icon="gavel" href="/evaluations-and-standards/judging-processes/competition-judging">
    All submissions are reviewed by experienced security professionals who apply Cantina's standardized rubrics to ensure fair and accurate results.
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