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 > Queries are exclusively accepted from [this sanctioned source](https://www.linkedin.com/skill-assessments/hub/quizzes/). They serve as the gateway to our reservoir of knowledge and, as such, are held in the highest regard. 🏰💡
 
-**💻 Contributing for Hacktoberfest
+\*\*💻 Contributing for Hacktoberfest
 
 > For contributions relating to Hacktoberfest, please follow the [Hacktoberfest participation rules](https://hacktoberfest.com/participation/) as well as the contributing guidelines listed above.