If irregularities or misconduct are observed during the contest, team members or coaches should bring them to the attention of the contest officials so that action may be taken as soon as possible.

After the conclusion of the contest and the results have been made public, coaches may file complaints or appeals as follows:

1. Within 2 business days
   The coach may file a complaint by sending an email containing a text message with no enclosures to the Regional Contest Director and copied to the Contest Manager.
2. Within 3 more business days
   The RCD shall respond to the complaint.
3. Within 1 more business days
   The coach may file an appeal with the Appeals Committee through the ICPC Registration System.
4. Within 4 more business days
   The Appeals Committee will investigate the circumstances of the appeal and notify the coach and RCD of their decision.

This process is governed as follows:

1. The results of the regional contest are not final until the complaints and appeals process has run its course.
2. Only coaches may file complaints and appeals.
3. An appeal must be based on one or more of the following circumstances: violations of the Rules, misconduct by teams, or gross misconduct by contest officials with the intent to do harm.
4. The decisions of the judges are final. Specifically, a decision on a problem submission MAY NOT be appealed.
5. The Appeals Committee overturns decisions only under extraordinary circumstances.
6. The decision of the Appeals Committee is final.
7. No additional finals invitations will be given to remedy to a complaint.
8. All complaints will be acknowledged.