Appeal Regarding Plagiarism Detection in Starters 189

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Subject: Formal Appeal Against Plagiarism Detection – Starters 189

Dear CodeChef Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to formally appeal the recent plagiarism notice I received regarding my submission for Starters 189 (Rated). I was informed that my solution has been marked for similarity with the following submissions:

I would like to state, with utmost sincerity and firmness, that the solution I submitted was entirely my own work. At no point did I copy from, consult, or collaborate with any other individual. I also did not share my code, directly or indirectly, with anyone else.

I fully understand and respect the seriousness of CodeChef’s policies on plagiarism and the importance of maintaining integrity within the competitive programming community. I have always strived to uphold these principles and would never engage in any activity that compromises them.

That said, I believe this may be a case of coincidental similarity, which can occur due to:

  • The straightforward nature of the problem, which may lead multiple users to arrive at similar logic or solutions independently.
  • The use of standard coding templates or common programming practices, which are widespread among competitive programmers.
  • Overlapping coding patterns, variable names, or approaches that are not unique, but rather typical of solutions in such contests.

To support my case, I am more than willing to provide a detailed explanation of my thought process, including step-by-step reasoning and any rough work or drafts, if necessary. I am also open to a live code walk-through or discussion with the CodeChef team to demonstrate the originality of my solution.

I humbly request that you kindly re-evaluate the flagged submission with this context in mind. I have always held CodeChef in high regard as a platform for fair competition and personal development, and I would be deeply disheartened if a false positive were to jeopardize my reputation and standing in the community.

Thank you for your time, understanding, and commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent process.

Warm regards,

Warm regards,
ASHU SINHA
(CodeChef username: sinha_ashu77)

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Hi Ashu,

Thank you for reaching out and for your detailed explanation.

We appreciate your commitment to maintaining integrity within the competitive programming space. Your explanation regarding the nature of the problem and possible coincidental similarities is noted.

If you haven’t already, please ensure you’ve submitted your appeal through the official CodeChef Plagiarism Appeal Form, as that’s the appropriate channel for a thorough review. If you’ve already done so, the team will take your inputs into consideration during the re-evaluation process.

We understand how stressful such situations can be, and we assure you that all cases are reviewed carefully and fairly.

Wishing you the very best,
CodeChef Community

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can u send me link of that form so that I can apply.