fix rule 8 as per issue 37

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-These [IOCCC rules](rules.html) are version **28.16 2024-12-29**.
+These [IOCCC rules](rules.html) are version **28.17 2024-12-30**.
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-Entries must be received prior to close of the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+Submissions may only be uploaded to the [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
+while the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**.
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-This contest is scheduled to open on **2025-01-31 23:19:17.130705 UTC**
-and close on **2025-04-01 23:29:31.374143 UTC**.
+Once the contest is in the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state (or **[closed](../status.html#closed)**),
+you may **NOT** upload submissions.
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+<p class="leftbar">
+While the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)** or in the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state,
+the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) may (but are not required to) modify the slot comment of your submission to indicate
+that they have received it.  If uploaded submission is malformed, the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html)
+may (but are not required to) modify the slot comment accordingly.
+</p>
 
-A confirmation of submission will be sent to the submitting email address
-before the close of the contest.
+<p class="leftbar">
+See the "[Important IOCCC dates](#dates)" section above for when these contest states are scheduled.
+</p>
+
+<p class="leftbar">
+See also [Rule 17](#rule17).
+</p>
 
 
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