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Appeals Due Process

Empowering students. Supporting instructors. Ensuring institutional integrity.

Why Appeals Matter

 At HonestIQ, we believe academic integrity should be balanced with academic justice. Our built-in Appeals Management System ensures every student has a voice, every instructor has support, and every administrator has clarity. By offering a structured, confidential, and fair appeal process, we reinforce trust and transparency across the learning experience.

HonestIQ Appeals Process

Built to protect academic fairness and ensure due process for all.




Your Voice Matters

HonestIQ allows students to appeal flagged assignments if they believe an AI or plagiarism detection was made in error or the resulting penalty was unfair. Here’s how it works:


  • Notification: You’ll be alerted when a flagged submission results in instructor action.
  • Submit Appeal: Click “Submit Appeal” within 72 hours and provide your explanation and supporting files.
  • Independent Review: Your appeal is reviewed anonymously by the Integrity Committee — not by your instructor.
  • Final Outcome: You’ll receive a fair, unbiased decision with a written rationale.


All appeals are confidential, evidence-based, and do not affect unrelated grades. 




Collaborate with Integrity

Support Process with Context, Not Judgment


Instructors play a critical role by providing clarity not making final decisions. When an appeal is submitted:


  • You’ll be Notified: Instructors receive an alert with the appeal summary.
  • Share Context: You can submit a brief explanation and any related documents (rubric, prior feedback, etc.).
  • Remain Neutral: The final decision is handled by the Integrity Committee and the admin or compliance officer.


Your insight ensures the committee makes a fully informed decision without bias.



Oversee with Confidence

Guide Appeals from Submission to Resolution


HonestIQ gives administrators full oversight of academic appeals while empowering a structured review process.


  • Dashboard View: Track all active appeals by student, course, or flag type.
  • Committee Management: Assign or rotate reviewers from a 5-member Integrity Committee.
  • Anonymous Review: Committee members independently assess each case without collaboration.
  • Final Judgement: Review all committee reports and issue final ruling with a formal summary.


Built-in audit logs, reporting tools, and policy versioning ensure transparency at every step.



HonestIQ Integrity Committee

Independent. Balanced. Confidential.

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Due Process, Always

  • Appeals are never judged by a single person
  • All actions are logged and time-stamped
  • Both students and instructors are informed and protected
  • Outcomes are archived for institutional reporting and compliance

Benefits to Institutions

  • Aligns with academic policy and integrity frameworks
  • Provides evidence for accreditation and audit trails
  • Demonstrates commitment to equity and transparency
  • Reduces disputes through structured workflows

Frequently Asked Questions

Dispute Resolution & Appeals

Any student who receives a flagged assignment resulting in instructor action can file an appeal if they believe the AI or plagiarism detection was incorrect or the penalty was unjust.

Students must submit their appeal within 72 hours of receiving the notification about the flagged assignment.

After receiving a flag notification, simply click “Submit Appeal” on your dashboard. You’ll be prompted to explain your case and upload any supporting files or documents.

All appeals are reviewed anonymously by an independent Integrity Committee, made up of multiple stakeholders (not your instructor) to ensure impartiality and fairness.

Yes, Instructors are notified when an appeal is filed and can provide relevant context (e.g., rubrics, feedback). However, they do not make or influence the final decision.

It’s a rotating, 5-member panel that includes an instructor, student peer, parent/guardian, academic advisor, and a non-voting admin. Each member reviews the case independently to ensure a balanced outcome.

Most appeals are resolved within 7–10 business days, depending on committee availability and case complexity.

Yes, All appeal materials, reviews, and decisions are treated as confidential and are only accessible to authorized reviewers and administrators.

Students are allowed one appeal per flagged assignment. Additional reviews are only granted under special circumstances at the discretion of the institution.

No, The appeal process only applies to the specific flagged submission and has no impact on other coursework, grades, or class participation.

You will receive a written summary of the outcome. All actions are logged, and outcomes are archived for institutional compliance and reporting.

The structured appeal system supports academic policy, provides clear audit trails, and strengthens institutional transparency and compliance all while reducing conflict.

Thousands of schools and instructors rely on HonestIQ to uphold academic standards.

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