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-# WARNING: These rules are TENTATIVE
+# Official IOCCC rules
 
-One might think of them as a **beta** release for the IOCCC that is
-about to open.
+These rules are **OFFICIAL**.
 
-**IMPORTANT**: All **tentative** [rules](rules.html) and
-[guidelines](guidelines.html) are subject to change by the
-[IOCCC judges](../judges.html) at any time.  See both the [IOCCC
-news](../news.html) and the [IOCCC Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc)
-feed as _sometimes_ the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) _mention_
-changes there.
+Unless some significant problem turns up (such as a need to delay in
+when the IOCCC will close, or some major bug is discovered) they will
+remain **OFFICIAL** for this IOCCC.
 
 See our
 FAQ on "[rules, guidelines, tools feedback](../faq.html#feedback)"
@@ -19,17 +15,23 @@ FAQ on "[about asking questions](../faq.html#question)"
 about these rules. You might also find the FAQ in general useful, especially the
 FAQ on "[how to enter the IOCCC](../quick-start.html#enter)".
 
+**SUGGESTION**: Watch both the [IOCCC news](../news.html) and the [IOCCC
+Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) feed for the latest news about
+any _mentions_ changes.
 
-# The IOCCC is pending
+**HINT to mastodon users**: You may wish to refresh the [@IOCCC mastodon
+feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) page and/or mastodon app from time
+to time to view IOCCC mastodon updates.
 
-While the IOCCC is not open now, there is a tentative opening date for
-the next IOCCC.
 
-Comments and suggestions on these preliminary rules are welcome.
-See the [FAQ](../faq.html#feedback) for how to suggest, correct or
-provide feedback about these rules.
+# The IOCCC open for submissions
 
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+See "[FAQ - How may I enter the IOCCC](../quick-start.html#enter)"
+for information on how to register for the IOCCC, how to create a proper
+bzip2 compressed tarball of your submission, and how to upload your
+bzip2 compressed tarball to the IOCCC submit server.
+
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 # 29th International Obfuscated C Code Contest Official Rules