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 ## Configuration
 
-Key environment variables (see `[.env.example](.env.example)` for the full template):
+Key environment variables (see [.env.example](.env.example) for the full template):
 
 
 | Variable         | Default                  | Description                        |
@@ -211,4 +211,4 @@ OWASP FinBot CTF is part of the [OWASP GenAI Security Project](https://genai.owa
 - **[Abigail Dede Okley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailokley)** -- Chief Cat Herder (project manager, keeping all the cats aligned and on track)
 - **[Carolina Steadham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinacsteadham)** -- Guardian of Quality Realms (ensuring every feature meets its highest destiny, safeguarding workstream integrity)
 
-And all the amazing [contributors](https://github.com/GenAI-Security-Project/finbot-ctf/graphs/contributors) who make this project possible.
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+And all the amazing [contributors](https://github.com/GenAI-Security-Project/finbot-ctf/graphs/contributors) who make this project possible.