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# Cooldowns

Cooldowns refer to a waiting period that participants must observe between certain actions or events. This can help manage platform activity, ensure fair participation, and prevent abuse of the system.

* Cooldown periods may be introduced between consecutive participations in public events to ensure fair access for all users.

While cooldowns are not currently in place, they are a potential feature that may be introduced to enhance the fairness and integrity of the HeadStarter platform. Stay tuned for updates on this and other upcoming features.