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 This repository contains [SiamMOT](https://github.com/amazon-research/siam-mot) baseline interface which you can submit and improve upon.
 
+> :warning: Please note that identical SiamMOT models (with delta <= 1.5% in EDR or AFDR) might be disqualified from winning the prize.
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+> An identical model is a model that uses the exact same code and config file provided with the baseline.
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 ## Additional Steps
 
 1. Change your entrypoint i.e. `run.sh` from `python test.py` to `python siam_mot_test.py`.