From fadb1dde0d4c140e25a6bebb1d0816bde6f994ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Landon Curt Noll <github-mail@asthe.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:46:36 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] resolve issue #57

Moved information about the fields of `status.json` to FAQ 10.11.
---
 faq.html             | 121 ++++++++++++++++++++++++-
 faq.md               | 208 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-
 next/README.md       |  32 +++----
 next/guidelines.html |  32 +++----
 next/guidelines.md   |  32 +++----
 next/index.html      |  32 +++----
 next/pw-change.html  |   6 +-
 next/pw-change.md    |   6 +-
 next/register.html   |  30 +++----
 next/register.md     |  30 +++----
 next/rules.html      |  38 ++++----
 next/rules.md        |  38 ++++----
 next/submit.html     |   4 +-
 next/submit.md       |   4 +-
 quick-start.html     |  36 ++++----
 quick-start.md       |  36 ++++----
 sitemap.xml          |   4 +-
 status.html          | 116 +-----------------------
 status.md            | 197 +---------------------------------------
 19 files changed, 512 insertions(+), 490 deletions(-)

diff --git a/faq.html b/faq.html
index 3d553869a..83e86be31 100644
--- a/faq.html
+++ b/faq.html
@@ -453,7 +453,7 @@
 <li><strong>Q 1.5</strong>: <a class="normal" href="#mkiocccentry_test">How can I check if my submission passes tests without having to answer questions?</a></li>
 <li><strong>Q 1.6</strong>: <a class="normal" href="#extra-files">How may I include additional files beyond the max allowed?</a></li>
 </ul>
-<h2 id="ioccc-judging-process">2. <a href="#judging">IOCCC Judging process</a></h2>
+<h2 id="ioccc-judging-process">2. <a href="#judging_proceess">IOCCC Judging process</a></h2>
 <ul>
 <li><strong>Q 2.0</strong>: <a class="normal" href="#questions">What is the best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools?</a></li>
 <li><strong>Q 2.1</strong>: <a class="normal" href="#feedback">How can I comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools?</a></li>
@@ -562,6 +562,7 @@
 <li><strong>Q 10.8</strong>: <a class="normal" href="#menus">How do the menus on the website work and what can I do if they don’t work?</a></li>
 <li><strong>Q 10.9</strong>: <a class="normal" href="#author-information">How do I find more information about a winning author of an entry?</a></li>
 <li><strong>Q 10.10</strong>: <a class="normal" href="#cb">What is this cb tool that is mentioned in the IOCCC?</a></li>
+<li><strong>Q 10.11</strong>: <a class="normal" href="status_json">What do the status.json JSON file indicate?</a></li>
 </ul>
 <h2 id="history-of-the-ioccc">11. <a href="#ioccc_history">History of the IOCCC</a></h2>
 <ul>
@@ -5560,6 +5561,124 @@ longer be available, code wise, except for Plan 9, but Plan 9 was never used for
 judging the IOCCC. A Unix man page for <code>cb</code>
 <a href="https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/aix/7.3?topic=c-cb-command">still exists</a>.</p>
 <p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
+<div id="status_json">
+<h3 id="q-10.11-what-do-the-status.json-json-file-indicate">Q 10.11: What do the status.json JSON file indicate?</h3>
+</div>
+<p>The following <strong>JSON</strong> members are required to be present <a href="status.json">status.json</a>.</p>
+<div id="no_comment">
+<h2 id="no_comment-2">no_comment</h2>
+</div>
+<p>This is a <strong>mandatory</strong> comment for which we offer no comment other
+than this comment. :-)</p>
+<p>The <strong>JSON</strong> member value must be the following <strong>JSON</strong> quoted string:</p>
+<pre><code>    &quot;mandatory comment: because comments were removed from the original JSON spec&quot;</code></pre>
+<div id="IOCCC_status_version">
+<h2 id="ioccc_status_version">IOCCC_status_version</h2>
+</div>
+<p>This is the version of format of the <a href="status.json">status.json</a> file.</p>
+<p>The <strong>JSON</strong> member value of is a <strong>JSON</strong> quoted string the form “<em>version YYYY-MM-DD</em>”.</p>
+<p>This document describes version “<strong>1.0 2024-03-09</strong>”.</p>
+<h2 id="contest_status">contest_status</h2>
+<p>This is the current status of the contest.</p>
+<p>The following <strong>JSON</strong> member value string may be one of the following <strong>JSON</strong> quoted strings:</p>
+<h4 id="pending">“<strong>pending</strong>”</h4>
+<p>While the contest <strong><a href="#pending">PENDING</a></strong> the contest is not yet <a href="#open">open</a>, however there is a tentative scheduled
+date and time by which the contest will <a href="#open">open</a> for submissions.</p>
+<p>A preliminary <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="next/guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
+and <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a> have
+been released.</p>
+<p>You may <a href="next/register.html">register for the IOCCC</a> while the contest is <a href="#pending">pending</a>,
+however you will <strong>NOT</strong> receive your own Email message containing your very own
+<strong>Username and Initial Password until the contest is <a href="#open">open</a></strong>. You will need these
+to be able to <a href="next/submit.html">upload your submission</a> to the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit
+server</a>.</p>
+<p>Once contest moves from <a href="#pending%22">pending</a> to <a href="#open">open</a>, an announcement
+Email will be sent out to the mailing list of those have successfully registered for the IOCCC.
+In addition, an announcement will be made to the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> in case you miss
+that announcement Email.</p>
+<p>While you are waiting for the contest to <a href="#open">open</a>, we <strong>highly recommend</strong>
+that you review the <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="next/guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
+and <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a>.</p>
+<p>Should you have any comments, suggestions, and concerns about the above, and <strong>while you waiting</strong>
+for the contest to <a href="#open">open</a>, please see the
+FAQ on “<a href="#feedback">comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools</a>”
+as well as the
+FAQ on “<a href="#questions">best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools</a>”
+for how.</p>
+<p>See also the
+FAQ on “<a href="next/submit.html">how to upload your submission</a>”
+for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC <a href="#open">reopens</a>.</p>
+<h4 id="open">“<strong>open</strong>”</h4>
+<p>While contest is <strong><a href="#open">OPEN</a></strong>, those who have <a href="next/register.html">registered for the IOCCC</a>
+may <a href="next/submit.html">upload their submissions</a> to the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>.</p>
+<p>See the
+FAQ on “<a href="#submit">how to submit</a>”
+for more information.</p>
+<p>See the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> page for details on any IOCCC related deadlines
+such as when the contest will <a href="#closed">close</a>.</p>
+<p>The <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="next/guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
+and <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a>
+are now official. Should you have any questions about these, please see the
+FAQ on “<a href="#questions">best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools</a>”
+for how to ask them.</p>
+<p>Be sure to review the official <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="next/guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
+for any changes, as well as updating your <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a>
+as changes to them may have been made while the contest was “<strong><a href="#pending">pending</a></strong>”.</p>
+<p>See also the
+FAQ on “<a href="#submit">how to submit</a>”
+for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC <a href="#open">reopens</a>.</p>
+<h4 id="judging">“<strong>judging</strong>”</h4>
+<p>While contest is <strong><a href="#judging">JUDGING</a></strong>, you cannot <a href="next/register.html">register</a>
+nor can you <a href="next/submit.html">upload submissions</a>. This is because the
+<a href="judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> are in the process of judging the <a href="#how_many">submissions</a>
+they received while the contest was <a href="#open">open</a>.</p>
+<p>Watch the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span> mastodon feed</a> for updates.</p>
+<p>Once the contest <a href="#closed">closes</a>, the judges will:</p>
+<ul>
+<li><p>Select the <a href="years.html">winning entries</a> and announce them on the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span>
+mastodon feed</a>.</p></li>
+<li><p>Notify the <a href="authors.html">authors</a> of entries that won the contest
+via email using their registered email address.</p></li>
+<li><p>Announce who the <a href="authors.html">authors</a> are of this year’s <a href="years.html">winning IOCCC
+entries</a> via the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span> mastodon
+feed</a>.</p></li>
+<li><p>Upload the winning code to the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner">Official IOCCC winner
+repo</a>.</p></li>
+<li><p>Update the <a href="index.html">Official IOCCC website</a>, and in particular
+display this year’s <a href="years.html">winning IOCCC entries</a> at the top of the <a href="years.html">IOCCC
+winning entries page</a>.</p></li>
+<li><p>Update the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> page.</p></li>
+</ul>
+<h4 id="closed">“<strong>closed</strong>”</h4>
+<p>While contest is <strong><a href="#closed">CLOSED</a></strong>, you cannot <a href="next/register.html">register</a>
+nor can you <a href="next/submit.html">upload submissions</a>. You have to wait for the
+next contest to <a href="#open">open</a>.</p>
+<p>See the <a href="years.html">IOCCC winning entries page</a> for the entries that have won
+the <a href="index.html">IOCCC</a>.</p>
+<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: From time to time, <a href="years.html">winning IOCCC entries</a> may have their write-ups updated,
+<code>Makefiles</code> improved, source code fixed etc. See <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> for details.</p>
+<p>Watch both <a href="status.html">this IOCCC status page</a> and the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span>
+mastodon feed</a> for information about future
+contest <a href="#open">openings</a>.</p>
+<h2 id="news_update">news_update</h2>
+<p>This shows the latest modification date for the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> page.</p>
+<p>The <strong>JSON</strong> member value is a <strong>JSON</strong> quoted string obtained from the date field
+of the following <code>ls(1)</code> command:</p>
+<pre><code>    TZ=UTC ls -D &#39;%FT%T+00:00&#39; -ld news.html</code></pre>
+<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: The date and time are given with respect to <strong>UTC</strong> timezone.</p>
+<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: It is possible that for some reason, the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> page
+was modified without the content being changed. While we will try to minimize
+the cases where this happen, we apologize in advance (Sorry tm Canada 🇨🇦) when it does.</p>
+<h2 id="status_update">status_update</h2>
+<p>This shows the latest modification date of <a href="status.json">status.json</a> file.</p>
+<p>The <strong>JSON</strong> member value is a <strong>JSON</strong> quoted string obtained from the date field
+of the following <code>ls(1)</code> command:</p>
+<pre><code>    TZ=UTC ls -D &#39;%FT%T+00:00&#39; -ld status.json</code></pre>
+<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: The date and time are given with respect to <strong>UTC</strong> timezone.</p>
+<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: It is possible that for some reason, the <a href="status.json">status.json</a> file
+was modified without the content being changed. While we will try to minimize
+the cases where this happen, we apologize in advance (Sorry tm Canada 🇨🇦) when it does.</p>
+<p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
 <hr style="width:50%;text-align:left;margin-left:0">
 <hr style="width:50%;text-align:left;margin-left:0">
 <div id="history">
diff --git a/faq.md b/faq.md
index a0ff1240b..7f9f73df9 100644
--- a/faq.md
+++ b/faq.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ This is FAQ version **28.2.11 2025-02-27**.
 - **Q 1.6**: <a class="normal" href="#extra-files">How may I include additional files beyond the max allowed?</a>
 
 
-## 2. [IOCCC Judging process](#judging)
+## 2. [IOCCC Judging process](#judging_proceess)
 - **Q 2.0**: <a class="normal" href="#questions">What is the best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools?</a>
 - **Q 2.1**: <a class="normal" href="#feedback">How can I comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools?</a>
 - **Q 2.2**: <a class="normal" href="#warnings">Are there any compiler warnings that I should not worry about in my submissions?</a>
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ This is FAQ version **28.2.11 2025-02-27**.
 - **Q 10.8**: <a class="normal" href="#menus">How do the menus on the website work and what can I do if they don't work?</a>
 - **Q 10.9**: <a class="normal" href="#author-information">How do I find more information about a winning author of an entry?</a>
 - **Q 10.10**: <a class="normal" href="#cb">What is this cb tool that is mentioned in the IOCCC?</a>
-
+- **Q 10.11**: <a class="normal" href="status_json">What do the status.json JSON file indicate?</a>
 
 ## 11. [History of the IOCCC](#ioccc_history)
 - **Q 11.0**: <a class="normal" href="#ioccc_start">How did the IOCCC get started?</a>
@@ -6875,6 +6875,210 @@ judging the IOCCC. A Unix man page for `cb`
 
 Jump to: [top](#)
 
+
+<div id="status_json">
+### Q 10.11: What do the status.json JSON file indicate?
+</div>
+
+The following **JSON** members are required to be present [status.json](status.json).
+
+
+<div id="no_comment">
+## no_comment
+</div>
+
+This is a **mandatory** comment for which we offer no comment other
+than this comment.  :-)
+
+The **JSON** member value must be the following **JSON** quoted string:
+
+``` <!---json-->
+    "mandatory comment: because comments were removed from the original JSON spec"
+```
+
+
+<div id="IOCCC_status_version">
+## IOCCC_status_version
+</div>
+
+This is the version of format of the [status.json](status.json) file.
+
+The **JSON** member value of is a **JSON** quoted string the form "_version YYYY-MM-DD_".
+
+This document describes version "**1.0 2024-03-09**".
+
+
+<div id="contest_status">
+## contest_status
+</div>
+
+This is the current status of the contest.
+
+The following **JSON** member value string may be one of the following **JSON** quoted strings:
+
+
+<div id="pending">
+#### "**pending**"
+</div>
+
+While the contest **[PENDING](#pending)** the contest is not yet [open](#open), however there is a tentative scheduled
+date and time by which the contest will [open](#open) for submissions.
+
+A preliminary [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](next/guidelines.html),
+and [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry) have
+been released.
+
+You may [register for the IOCCC](next/register.html) while the contest is [pending](#pending),
+however you will **NOT** receive your own Email message containing your very own
+**Username and Initial Password until the contest is [open](#open)**.  You will need these
+to be able to [upload your submission](next/submit.html) to the [IOCCC submit
+server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
+
+Once contest moves from [pending](#pending") to [open](#open), an announcement
+Email will be sent out to the mailing list of those have successfully registered for the IOCCC.
+In addition, an announcement will be made to the [IOCCC news](news.html) in case you miss
+that announcement Email.
+
+While you are waiting for the contest to [open](#open), we **highly recommend**
+that you review the [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](next/guidelines.html),
+and [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry).
+
+Should you have any comments, suggestions, and concerns about the above, and **while you waiting**
+for the contest to [open](#open), please see the
+FAQ on "[comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools](#feedback)"
+as well as the
+FAQ on "[best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools](#questions)"
+for how.
+
+See also the
+FAQ on "[how to upload your submission](next/submit.html)"
+for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC [reopens](#open).
+
+
+<div id="open">
+#### "**open**"
+</div>
+
+While contest is **[OPEN](#open)**, those who have [registered for the IOCCC](next/register.html)
+may [upload their submissions](next/submit.html) to the [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
+
+See the
+FAQ on "[how to submit](#submit)"
+for more information.
+
+See the [IOCCC news](news.html) page for details on any IOCCC related deadlines
+such as when the contest will [close](#closed).
+
+The [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](next/guidelines.html),
+and [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
+are now official.  Should you have any questions about these, please see the
+FAQ on "[best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools](#questions)"
+for how to ask them.
+
+Be sure to review the official [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](next/guidelines.html),
+for any changes, as well as updating your [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
+as changes to them may have been made while the contest was "**[pending](#pending)**".
+
+See also the
+FAQ on "[how to submit](#submit)"
+for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC [reopens](#open).
+
+
+<div id="judging">
+#### "**judging**"
+</div>
+
+While contest is **[JUDGING](#judging)**, you cannot [register](next/register.html)
+nor can you [upload submissions](next/submit.html).  This is because the
+[IOCCC judges](judges.html) are in the process of judging the [submissions](#how_many)
+they received while the contest was [open](#open).
+
+Watch the [@IOCCC mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for updates.
+
+Once the contest [closes](#closed), the judges will:
+
+* Select the [winning entries](years.html) and announce them on the [@IOCCC
+mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc).
+
+* Notify the [authors](authors.html) of entries that won the contest
+via email using their registered email address.
+
+* Announce who the [authors](authors.html) are of this year's [winning IOCCC
+entries](years.html) via the [@IOCCC mastodon
+feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc).
+
+* Upload the winning code to the [Official IOCCC winner
+repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner).
+
+* Update the [Official IOCCC website](index.html), and in particular
+display this year's [winning IOCCC entries](years.html) at the top of the [IOCCC
+winning entries page](years.html).
+
+* Update the [IOCCC news](news.html) page.
+
+
+<div id="closed">
+#### "**closed**"
+</div>
+
+While contest is **[CLOSED](#closed)**, you cannot [register](next/register.html)
+nor can you [upload submissions](next/submit.html).  You have to wait for the
+next contest to [open](#open).
+
+See the [IOCCC winning entries page](years.html) for the entries that have won
+the [IOCCC](index.html).
+
+**NOTE**: From time to time, [winning IOCCC entries](years.html) may have their write-ups updated,
+`Makefiles` improved, source code fixed etc.  See [IOCCC news](news.html) for details.
+
+Watch both [this IOCCC status page](status.html) and the [@IOCCC
+mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for information about future
+contest [openings](#open).
+
+
+<div id="news_update">
+## news_update
+</div>
+
+This shows the latest modification date for the [IOCCC news](news.html) page.
+
+The **JSON** member value is a **JSON** quoted string obtained from the date field
+of the following `ls(1)` command:
+
+``` <!---ls-->
+    TZ=UTC ls -D '%FT%T+00:00' -ld news.html
+```
+
+**NOTE**: The date and time are given with respect to **UTC** timezone.
+
+**NOTE**: It is possible that for some reason, the [IOCCC news](news.html) page
+was modified without the content being changed.  While we will try to minimize
+the cases where this happen, we apologize in advance (Sorry tm Canada 🇨🇦) when it does.
+
+
+<div id="status_update">
+## status_update
+</div>
+
+This shows the latest modification date of [status.json](status.json) file.
+
+The **JSON** member value is a **JSON** quoted string obtained from the date field
+of the following `ls(1)` command:
+
+``` <!---ls-->
+    TZ=UTC ls -D '%FT%T+00:00' -ld status.json
+```
+
+**NOTE**: The date and time are given with respect to **UTC** timezone.
+
+**NOTE**: It is possible that for some reason, the [status.json](status.json) file
+was modified without the content being changed.  While we will try to minimize
+the cases where this happen, we apologize in advance (Sorry tm Canada 🇨🇦) when it does.
+
+
+Jump to: [top](#)
+
+
 <hr style="width:50%;text-align:left;margin-left:0">
 <hr style="width:50%;text-align:left;margin-left:0">
 
diff --git a/next/README.md b/next/README.md
index 16025136b..3ef9fc45c 100644
--- a/next/README.md
+++ b/next/README.md
@@ -17,12 +17,12 @@ are official, to be sure you are **using an up to date official mkiocccentry too
 
 ### When the IOCCC status is _closed_
 
-While the IOCCC status is **[CLOSED](../status.html#closed)**,
+While the IOCCC status is **[CLOSED](../faq.html#closed)**,
 the [rules](rules.html) and [guidelines](guidelines.html)
 are **OUT OF DATE**.
 
 A **very tentative proposal** for the next IOCCC
-that is **VERY LIKELY** to be updated before the next contest becomes [pending](../status.html#pending).
+that is **VERY LIKELY** to be updated before the next contest becomes [pending](../faq.html#pending).
 They are are provided as a **tentative** hint **at what
 might be used** for the next IOCCC.
 
@@ -35,11 +35,11 @@ Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) feed as _sometimes_ the
 
 ### When the IOCCC status is _pending_
 
-While the IOCCC status is **[PENDING](../status.html#pending)**,
+While the IOCCC status is **[PENDING](../faq.html#pending)**,
 the [rules](rules.html) and [guidelines](guidelines.html) are **tentative**.
 
 One might think of them as a **beta** release for the IOCCC
-that is about to [open](../status.html#open).
+that is about to [open](../faq.html#open).
 
 **IMPORTANT**: All **tentative** [rules](rules.html) and [guidelines](guidelines.html)
 are subject to change by the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) at any time.
@@ -47,33 +47,33 @@ 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.
 
-You may [register for the IOCCC](register.html) while the contest is [pending](../status.html#pending),
+You may [register for the IOCCC](register.html) while the contest is [pending](../faq.html#pending),
 however you will **NOT** receive your own Email message containing your very own
-**Username and Initial Password until the contest is [open](../status.html#open)**.  You will need these
-to be able to [upload your submission](submit.html) when the contest is [open](../status.html#open).
+**Username and Initial Password until the contest is [open](../faq.html#open)**.  You will need these
+to be able to [upload your submission](submit.html) when the contest is [open](../faq.html#open).
 
-Once contest moves from [pending](../status.html#pending") to [open](../status.html#open) an announcement
+Once contest moves from [pending](../faq.html#pending") to [open](../faq.html#open) an announcement
 Email will be sent out to the mailing list of those have successfully registered for the IOCCC.
 In addition, an announcement will be made to the [IOCCC news](../news.html) in case you miss
 that announcement Email.
 
-While you are waiting for the contest to [open](../status.html#open), we **highly recommend**
+While you are waiting for the contest to [open](../faq.html#open), we **highly recommend**
 that you review the [IOCCC rules](rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html),
 and [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry).
 
 Should you have any comments, suggestions, and concerns about the above, and **while you waiting**
-for the contest to [open](../status.html#open) please see the
+for the contest to [open](../faq.html#open) please see the
 FAQ on "[comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools](../faq.html#feedback)"
 as well as the
 FAQ on "[best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools](../faq.html#questions)"
 for how.
 
-See also about how [upload your submission](submit.html) when the contest is [open](../status.html#open).
+See also about how [upload your submission](submit.html) when the contest is [open](../faq.html#open).
 
 
 ### When the IOCCC status is _open_
 
-While the IOCCC status is **[OPEN](../status.html#open)**,
+While the IOCCC status is **[OPEN](../faq.html#open)**,
 the [rules](rules.html) and [guidelines](guidelines.html) are **OFFICIAL**.
 
 Unless some significant problem turns up (such as a need to delay
@@ -92,18 +92,18 @@ for how to ask them.
 
 Be sure to review the official [IOCCC rules](rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html),
 for any changes, as well as updating your [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
-as changes to them may have been made while the contest was "**[pending](../status.html#pending)**.
+as changes to them may have been made while the contest was "**[pending](../faq.html#pending)**.
 
 See also the
 FAQ on "[how to submit](submit.html)"
-for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC [reopens](../status.html#open).
+for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC [reopens](../faq.html#open).
 
 
 ### When the IOCCC status is _judging_
 
-While the IOCCC status is **[JUDGING](../status.html#judging)**,
+While the IOCCC status is **[JUDGING](../faq.html#judging)**,
 the [rules](rules.html) and [guidelines](guidelines.html) are
-for the when the was previously **[OPEN](../status.html#open)** for new submissions.
+for the when the was previously **[OPEN](../faq.html#open)** for new submissions.
 
 See the [IOCCC news](../news.html) as well as the [IOCCC
 Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) feed for updates
diff --git a/next/guidelines.html b/next/guidelines.html
index dba3ef4e8..1f9774516 100644
--- a/next/guidelines.html
+++ b/next/guidelines.html
@@ -503,17 +503,17 @@ the <a href="guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>.</p>
 This IOCCC runs from <strong>2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC</strong> to <strong>2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong> state on or about
+This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong> state on or about
 <strong>2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong> state on <strong>2025-03-05 23:19:17.131107 UTC</strong>.
+This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong> state on <strong>2025-03-05 23:19:17.131107 UTC</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state on <strong>2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC</strong>.
+This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../faq.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state on <strong>2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-<strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: Until the contest enters the <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong> state, any or all
+<strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: Until the contest enters the <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong> state, any or all
 of the above <strong>dates and times may change <em>AT ANY TIME</em></strong>!
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -521,17 +521,17 @@ The reason for the times of day are so that key IOCCC events are <strong>calcula
 to be a <strong>fun</strong>ctional UTC time. :-)
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-Until the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>,
+Until the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>,
 the <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>,
 <a href="guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a> and the tools in the
 <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry repo</a>, <strong>SHOULD be
 considered</strong> provisional <strong>BETA</strong> versions and <strong>may be adjusted <em>AT ANY TIME</em></strong>
-before the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+before the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 You <strong>MUST</strong> <a href="register.html">register</a> in order to participate in the IOCCC.
 You may <a href="register.html">register</a> while the contest is either
-<strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong> or <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+<strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong> or <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 See the
@@ -540,7 +540,7 @@ for instructions on registering and participating in the IOCCC, as the process
 has changed from previous years!
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-When the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>, an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC
+When the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>, an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC
 judge</a> will email you your <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit
 server</a> <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>. This
 takes some time (maybe even a few days) for an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> to
@@ -549,10 +549,10 @@ sure to give yourself enough time.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 Those who <a href="register.html">register</a> while the contest status is
-<strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong> will receive email with their <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit
+<strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong> will receive email with their <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit
 server</a> <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong> from an
 <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> shortly after the contest status becomes
-<strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+<strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 Once an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> emails you your <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>, you
@@ -575,12 +575,12 @@ Once you have <a href="register.html">registered</a>, and received by email, you
 from an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a>, you may, after <a href="pw-change.html">changing your initial
 password</a> upload your submission to
 the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a>, as long as the contest
-<strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+<strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> will become active when the
-contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong>.
-Until the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong>,
+contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong>.
+Until the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong>,
 the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> might be offline and/or unresponsive.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -649,7 +649,7 @@ as well as
 <a href="submit.html">how to upload your submission</a> to the IOCCC.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-While the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>, you may modify your
+While the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>, you may modify your
 previously uploaded submission by rebuilding your submission with the
 <code>mkiocccentry(1)</code> tool and then re-uploading it to <strong>the same slot number</strong> on the
 <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a>.
@@ -662,7 +662,7 @@ already exist), <code>-A</code> <strong>WILL OVERWRITE THE FILE</strong> and <co
 the file. If you use <code>-A</code>, <strong>BE SURE</strong> you don’t overwrite another file by accident!
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-Once the contest enters the <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state, you will
+Once the contest enters the <strong><a href="../faq.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state, you will
 <strong>NOT</strong> be allowed to upload your submission files, so do give yourself enough
 time.
 </p>
@@ -2393,7 +2393,7 @@ mentioned or someone boosts your post you will not get a push notification.
 </div>
 <p class="leftbar">
 The <a href="../status.html">current status of the IOCCC</a> will change from
-<strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> to <strong><a href="../status.html#closed">closed</a></strong> .
+<strong><a href="../faq.html#judging">judging</a></strong> to <strong><a href="../faq.html#closed">closed</a></strong> .
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 The <strong>contest_status</strong> in the <a href="../status.json">status.json</a> file will change
diff --git a/next/guidelines.md b/next/guidelines.md
index d17cbe03d..668c49ffe 100644
--- a/next/guidelines.md
+++ b/next/guidelines.md
@@ -105,20 +105,20 @@ This IOCCC runs from **2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC** to **2025-06-05 04:03:02
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the **[pending](../status.html#pending)** state on or about
+This contest will enter the **[pending](../faq.html#pending)** state on or about
 **2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the **[open](../status.html#open)** state on **2025-03-05 23:19:17.131107 UTC**.
+This contest will enter the **[open](../faq.html#open)** state on **2025-03-05 23:19:17.131107 UTC**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state on **2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC**.
+This contest will enter the **[judging](../faq.html#judging)** state on **2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-**IMPORTANT NOTE**: Until the contest enters the **[open](../status.html#open)** state, any or all
+**IMPORTANT NOTE**: Until the contest enters the **[open](../faq.html#open)** state, any or all
 of the above **dates and times may change _AT ANY TIME_**!
 </p>
 
@@ -128,18 +128,18 @@ to be a **fun**ctional UTC time.  :-)
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-Until the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**,
+Until the contest status becomes **[open](../faq.html#open)**,
 the [IOCCC rules](rules.html),
 [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html) and the tools in the
 [mkiocccentry repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry), **SHOULD be
 considered** provisional **BETA** versions and **may be adjusted _AT ANY TIME_**
-before the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+before the contest status becomes **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
 You **MUST** [register](register.html) in order to participate in the IOCCC.
 You may [register](register.html) while the contest is either
-**[pending](../status.html#pending)** or  **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+**[pending](../faq.html#pending)** or  **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ has changed from previous years!
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-When the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**, an [IOCCC
+When the contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)**, an [IOCCC
 judge](../judges.html) will email you your [submit
 server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **Username** and **Initial password**.  This
 takes some time (maybe even a few days) for an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) to
@@ -160,10 +160,10 @@ sure to give yourself enough time.
 
 <p class="leftbar">
 Those who [register](register.html) while the contest status is
-**[pending](../status.html#pending)** will receive email with their [submit
+**[pending](../faq.html#pending)** will receive email with their [submit
 server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **Username** and **Initial password** from an
 [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) shortly after the contest status becomes
-**[open](../status.html#open)**.
+**[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -189,13 +189,13 @@ Once you have [registered](register.html), and received by email, your
 from an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html), you may, after [changing your initial
 password](pw-change.html) upload your submission to
 the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org), as long as the contest
-**[open](../status.html#open)**.
+**[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
 The [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) will become active when the
-contest is **[pending](../status.html#pending)**.
-Until the contest status becomes **[pending](../status.html#pending)**,
+contest is **[pending](../faq.html#pending)**.
+Until the contest status becomes **[pending](../faq.html#pending)**,
 the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) might be offline and/or unresponsive.
 </p>
 
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ as well as
 
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-While the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**, you may modify your
+While the contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)**, you may modify your
 previously uploaded submission by rebuilding your submission with the
 `mkiocccentry(1)` tool and then re-uploading it to **the same slot number** on the
 [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ the file. If you use `-A`, **BE SURE** you don't overwrite another file by accid
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-Once the contest enters the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state, you will
+Once the contest enters the **[judging](../faq.html#judging)** state, you will
 **NOT** be allowed to upload your submission files, so do give yourself enough
 time.
 </p>
@@ -2394,7 +2394,7 @@ Jump to: [top](#)
 
 <p class="leftbar">
 The [current status of the IOCCC](../status.html) will change from
-**[judging](../status.html#judging)** to **[closed](../status.html#closed)** .
+**[judging](../faq.html#judging)** to **[closed](../faq.html#closed)** .
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
diff --git a/next/index.html b/next/index.html
index 469e26b30..2a0c7a645 100644
--- a/next/index.html
+++ b/next/index.html
@@ -437,11 +437,11 @@ especially when the <a href="rules.html">rules</a> and <a href="guidelines.html"
 are official, to be sure you are <strong>using an up to date official mkiocccentry tool set</strong>.</p>
 <h1 id="important-disclaimers-about-contest-status">Important disclaimers about contest status</h1>
 <h3 id="when-the-ioccc-status-is-closed">When the IOCCC status is <em>closed</em></h3>
-<p>While the IOCCC status is <strong><a href="../status.html#closed">CLOSED</a></strong>,
+<p>While the IOCCC status is <strong><a href="../faq.html#closed">CLOSED</a></strong>,
 the <a href="rules.html">rules</a> and <a href="guidelines.html">guidelines</a>
 are <strong>OUT OF DATE</strong>.</p>
 <p>A <strong>very tentative proposal</strong> for the next IOCCC
-that is <strong>VERY LIKELY</strong> to be updated before the next contest becomes <a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a>.
+that is <strong>VERY LIKELY</strong> to be updated before the next contest becomes <a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a>.
 They are are provided as a <strong>tentative</strong> hint <strong>at what
 might be used</strong> for the next IOCCC.</p>
 <p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: All <strong>tentative</strong> <a href="rules.html">rules</a> and <a href="guidelines.html">guidelines</a>
@@ -450,35 +450,35 @@ See both the <a href="../news.html">IOCCC news</a> and the <a href="https://foss
 Mastodon</a> feed as <em>sometimes</em> the
 <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> <strong>mention changes</strong> there.</p>
 <h3 id="when-the-ioccc-status-is-pending">When the IOCCC status is <em>pending</em></h3>
-<p>While the IOCCC status is <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">PENDING</a></strong>,
+<p>While the IOCCC status is <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">PENDING</a></strong>,
 the <a href="rules.html">rules</a> and <a href="guidelines.html">guidelines</a> are <strong>tentative</strong>.</p>
 <p>One might think of them as a <strong>beta</strong> release for the IOCCC
-that is about to <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>.</p>
+that is about to <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>.</p>
 <p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: All <strong>tentative</strong> <a href="rules.html">rules</a> and <a href="guidelines.html">guidelines</a>
 are subject to change by the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> at any time.
 See both the <a href="../news.html">IOCCC news</a> and the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC
 Mastodon</a> feed as <em>sometimes</em> the
 <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> <strong>mention changes</strong> there.</p>
-<p>You may <a href="register.html">register for the IOCCC</a> while the contest is <a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a>,
+<p>You may <a href="register.html">register for the IOCCC</a> while the contest is <a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a>,
 however you will <strong>NOT</strong> receive your own Email message containing your very own
-<strong>Username and Initial Password until the contest is <a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>. You will need these
-to be able to <a href="submit.html">upload your submission</a> when the contest is <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>.</p>
-<p>Once contest moves from <a href="../status.html#pending%22">pending</a> to <a href="../status.html#open">open</a> an announcement
+<strong>Username and Initial Password until the contest is <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>. You will need these
+to be able to <a href="submit.html">upload your submission</a> when the contest is <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>.</p>
+<p>Once contest moves from <a href="../faq.html#pending%22">pending</a> to <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a> an announcement
 Email will be sent out to the mailing list of those have successfully registered for the IOCCC.
 In addition, an announcement will be made to the <a href="../news.html">IOCCC news</a> in case you miss
 that announcement Email.</p>
-<p>While you are waiting for the contest to <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>, we <strong>highly recommend</strong>
+<p>While you are waiting for the contest to <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>, we <strong>highly recommend</strong>
 that you review the <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
 and <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a>.</p>
 <p>Should you have any comments, suggestions, and concerns about the above, and <strong>while you waiting</strong>
-for the contest to <a href="../status.html#open">open</a> please see the
+for the contest to <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a> please see the
 FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#feedback">comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools</a>”
 as well as the
 FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#questions">best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools</a>”
 for how.</p>
-<p>See also about how <a href="submit.html">upload your submission</a> when the contest is <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>.</p>
+<p>See also about how <a href="submit.html">upload your submission</a> when the contest is <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>.</p>
 <h3 id="when-the-ioccc-status-is-open">When the IOCCC status is <em>open</em></h3>
-<p>While the IOCCC status is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>,
+<p>While the IOCCC status is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>,
 the <a href="rules.html">rules</a> and <a href="guidelines.html">guidelines</a> are <strong>OFFICIAL</strong>.</p>
 <p>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
@@ -493,14 +493,14 @@ FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#questions">best way to ask a question about the I
 for how to ask them.</p>
 <p>Be sure to review the official <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
 for any changes, as well as updating your <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a>
-as changes to them may have been made while the contest was “<strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong>.</p>
+as changes to them may have been made while the contest was “<strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong>.</p>
 <p>See also the
 FAQ on “<a href="submit.html">how to submit</a>”
-for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC <a href="../status.html#open">reopens</a>.</p>
+for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC <a href="../faq.html#open">reopens</a>.</p>
 <h3 id="when-the-ioccc-status-is-judging">When the IOCCC status is <em>judging</em></h3>
-<p>While the IOCCC status is <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">JUDGING</a></strong>,
+<p>While the IOCCC status is <strong><a href="../faq.html#judging">JUDGING</a></strong>,
 the <a href="rules.html">rules</a> and <a href="guidelines.html">guidelines</a> are
-for the when the was previously <strong><a href="../status.html#open">OPEN</a></strong> for new submissions.</p>
+for the when the was previously <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">OPEN</a></strong> for new submissions.</p>
 <p>See the <a href="../news.html">IOCCC news</a> as well as the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC
 Mastodon</a> feed for updates
 on the IOCCC judging process as well as for the announcement
diff --git a/next/pw-change.html b/next/pw-change.html
index fc90f15fa..0fd22a8a2 100644
--- a/next/pw-change.html
+++ b/next/pw-change.html
@@ -431,9 +431,9 @@ server</a>.</p>
 <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: You must change your password <strong>WITHIN 72 HOURS</strong>
 from when one of the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> sent that email.</p>
 <p><strong>NOTE</strong>: The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
-is ready for submissions <strong>ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS <a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+is ready for submissions <strong>ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 See <a href="../status.html">current status of the IOCCC</a> for details on the contest status.</p>
-<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: When the contest is <a href="../status.html#closed">closed</a>, the
+<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: When the contest is <a href="../faq.html#closed">closed</a>, the
 <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
 may be offline and unreachable as a web site.</p>
 <p>To login and change your password, open <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">https://submit.ioccc.org</a>
@@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ password:</p>
 <p><img src="../png/submit-server-passwd-changed.png"
  alt="submit server password changed"
  width=710 height=344></p>
-<p>When the contest is <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>, proceed with
+<p>When the contest is <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>, proceed with
 <a href="../quick-start.html#step_5">Step 5: Obtain and compile the latest mkiocccentry toolkit</a>.</p>
 <!--
 
diff --git a/next/pw-change.md b/next/pw-change.md
index 6f632fb8e..099e11cd6 100644
--- a/next/pw-change.md
+++ b/next/pw-change.md
@@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
 from when one of the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) sent that email.
 
 **NOTE**: The [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
-is ready for submissions **ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS [open](../status.html#open)**.
+is ready for submissions **ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS [open](../faq.html#open)**.
 See [current status of the IOCCC](../status.html) for details on the contest status.
 
-**IMPORTANT NOTE**: When the contest is [closed](../status.html#closed), the
+**IMPORTANT NOTE**: When the contest is [closed](../faq.html#closed), the
 [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
 may be offline and unreachable as a web site.
 
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ password:
  alt="submit server password changed"
  width=710 height=344>
 
-When the contest is [open](../status.html#open), proceed with
+When the contest is [open](../faq.html#open), proceed with
 [Step 5: Obtain and compile the latest mkiocccentry toolkit](../quick-start.html#step_5).
 
 
diff --git a/next/register.html b/next/register.html
index 486a3357f..7bfed2aba 100644
--- a/next/register.html
+++ b/next/register.html
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@
 <div id="step_a">
 <h2 id="step-a-verify-that-the-contest-pending-or-open">Step A: Verify that the contest pending or open</h2>
 </div>
-<p>The contest needs to be either <a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a> or <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>
+<p>The contest needs to be either <a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a> or <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>
 in order to register for the IOCCC.</p>
 <p>For details see the “<a href="#status_impact">how the contest status impacts registration</a>” section below.</p>
 <div id="step_b">
@@ -519,40 +519,40 @@ for assistance.</p>
 <div id="step_i">
 <h2 id="step-i-proceed-with-step-3">Step I: Proceed with step 3</h2>
 </div>
-<p>When the contest is <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>, proceed with
+<p>When the contest is <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>, proceed with
 <a href="../quick-start.html#step_3">Step 3: Wait for your submit server username and initial password</a>.</p>
 <div id="status_impact">
 <h1 id="how-the-contest-status-impacts-registration">How the contest status impacts registration</h1>
 </div>
 <h3 id="when-the-ioccc-status-is-closed">When the IOCCC status is <em>closed</em></h3>
-<p>While the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#closed">CLOSED</a></strong>,
+<p>While the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#closed">CLOSED</a></strong>,
 you <strong>CANNOT REGISTER</strong> as there is no contest for which you can register.</p>
 <p>Watch the <a href="../news.html">IOCCC news</a> and the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC Mastodon</a>
-for news about the next IOCCC as you may register when the contest is <a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a>
-or <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>.</p>
+for news about the next IOCCC as you may register when the contest is <a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a>
+or <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>.</p>
 <h3 id="when-the-ioccc-status-is-pending">When the IOCCC status is <em>pending</em></h3>
-<p>While the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">PENDING</a></strong>,
+<p>While the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">PENDING</a></strong>,
 you may <strong>register for contest</strong>, however you will <strong>NOT</strong>
 receive an email message containing your <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
-<em>Username and Initial Password</em> <strong>until the IOCCC is <a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
+<em>Username and Initial Password</em> <strong>until the IOCCC is <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
 <h3 id="when-the-ioccc-status-is-open">When the IOCCC status is <em>open</em></h3>
-<p>While the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>,
+<p>While the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>,
 you may <strong>register for the contest</strong>. Once you are registered <strong>AND</strong>
-the contest is <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>, you will receive an email message containing your very own
-<strong>Username and Initial Password until the contest is <a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>. You will need these
+the contest is <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>, you will receive an email message containing your very own
+<strong>Username and Initial Password until the contest is <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>. You will need these
 to be able to “<strong><a href="submit.html">upload your submissions</a></strong>” to the
 <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>.</p>
 <p>See also the
 FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#submit">how to upload your submission</a>”
-for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC <a href="../status.html#open">reopens</a>.</p>
+for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC <a href="../faq.html#open">reopens</a>.</p>
 <h3 id="when-the-ioccc-status-is-judging">When the IOCCC status is <em>judging</em></h3>
-<p>While the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">PENDING</a></strong>,
+<p>While the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">PENDING</a></strong>,
 you <strong>CANNOT REGISTER</strong> because the
 <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> are in the process of judging the <a href="../faq.html#how_many">submissions</a>
-they received while the contest was <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>.</p>
+they received while the contest was <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>.</p>
 <p>Watch the <a href="../news.html">IOCCC news</a> and the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc">IOCCC Mastodon</a>
-for news about the next IOCCC as you may register when the contest is <a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a>
-or <a href="../status.html#open">open</a>.</p>
+for news about the next IOCCC as you may register when the contest is <a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a>
+or <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>.</p>
 <!--
 
     Copyright © 1984-2024 by Landon Curt Noll. All Rights Reserved.
diff --git a/next/register.md b/next/register.md
index d1f338dd2..5aabe177c 100644
--- a/next/register.md
+++ b/next/register.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 ## Step A: Verify that the contest pending or open
 </div>
 
-The contest needs to be either [pending](../status.html#pending) or [open](../status.html#open)
+The contest needs to be either [pending](../faq.html#pending) or [open](../faq.html#open)
 in order to register for the IOCCC.
 
 For details see the "[how the contest status impacts registration](#status_impact)" section below.
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ for assistance.
 ## Step I: Proceed with step 3
 </div>
 
-When the contest is [open](../status.html#open), proceed with
+When the contest is [open](../faq.html#open), proceed with
 [Step 3: Wait for your submit server username and initial password](../quick-start.html#step_3).
 
 
@@ -146,46 +146,46 @@ When the contest is [open](../status.html#open), proceed with
 
 ### When the IOCCC status is _closed_
 
-While the contest is **[CLOSED](../status.html#closed)**,
+While the contest is **[CLOSED](../faq.html#closed)**,
 you **CANNOT REGISTER** as there is no contest for which you can register.
 
 Watch the [IOCCC news](../news.html) and the [IOCCC Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc)
-for news about the next IOCCC as you may register when the contest is [pending](../status.html#pending)
-or [open](../status.html#open).
+for news about the next IOCCC as you may register when the contest is [pending](../faq.html#pending)
+or [open](../faq.html#open).
 
 
 ### When the IOCCC status is _pending_
 
-While the contest is **[PENDING](../status.html#pending)**,
+While the contest is **[PENDING](../faq.html#pending)**,
 you may **register for contest**, however you will **NOT**
 receive an email message containing your [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
-*Username and Initial Password* **until the IOCCC is [open](../status.html#open)**.
+*Username and Initial Password* **until the IOCCC is [open](../faq.html#open)**.
 
 
 ### When the IOCCC status is _open_
 
-While the contest is **[OPEN](../status.html#open)**,
+While the contest is **[OPEN](../faq.html#open)**,
 you may **register for the contest**.  Once you are registered **AND**
-the contest is [open](../status.html#open), you will receive an email message containing your very own
-**Username and Initial Password until the contest is [open](../status.html#open)**.  You will need these
+the contest is [open](../faq.html#open), you will receive an email message containing your very own
+**Username and Initial Password until the contest is [open](../faq.html#open)**.  You will need these
 to be able to "**[upload your submissions](submit.html)**" to the
 [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
 
 See also the
 FAQ on "[how to upload your submission](../faq.html#submit)"
-for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC [reopens](../status.html#open).
+for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC [reopens](../faq.html#open).
 
 
 ### When the IOCCC status is _judging_
 
-While the contest is **[PENDING](../status.html#pending)**,
+While the contest is **[PENDING](../faq.html#pending)**,
 you **CANNOT REGISTER** because the
 [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) are in the process of judging the [submissions](../faq.html#how_many)
-they received while the contest was [open](../status.html#open).
+they received while the contest was [open](../faq.html#open).
 
 Watch the [IOCCC news](../news.html) and the [IOCCC Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc)
-for news about the next IOCCC as you may register when the contest is [pending](../status.html#pending)
-or [open](../status.html#open).
+for news about the next IOCCC as you may register when the contest is [pending](../faq.html#pending)
+or [open](../faq.html#open).
 
 
 <!--
diff --git a/next/rules.html b/next/rules.html
index 97ea218ba..d05f4bd10 100644
--- a/next/rules.html
+++ b/next/rules.html
@@ -510,23 +510,23 @@ block or blockquote, just a vertical bar).</p>
 This IOCCC runs from <strong>2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC</strong> to <strong>2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong> state on or about
+This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong> state on or about
 <strong>2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong> state on <strong>2025-03-05 23:19:17.131107 UTC</strong>.
+This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong> state on <strong>2025-03-05 23:19:17.131107 UTC</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state on <strong>2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC</strong>.
+This contest will enter the <strong><a href="../faq.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state on <strong>2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC</strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-<strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: Until the contest enters the <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong> state, any or all
+<strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: Until the contest enters the <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong> state, any or all
 of the above <strong>dates and times may change</strong>!
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-Those who <a href="register.html">register</a> while the contest status is <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong>
+Those who <a href="register.html">register</a> while the contest status is <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong>
 will receive email with their <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>
-from an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> shortly after the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+from an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> shortly after the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 Once an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> emails you your <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>, you
@@ -656,7 +656,7 @@ as a command like argument to the <code>iocccsize(1)</code> tool. For example:
 <p class="leftbar">
 You must <a href="register.html">register</a> in order to submit your entry to the IOCCC.
 You may <a href="register.html">register</a> while the contest is either
-<strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong> or <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+<strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong> or <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 See the
@@ -664,16 +664,16 @@ FAQ on “<a href="../quick-start.html#enter">how to register and submit to the
 for instructions on registering and participating in the IOCCC, as the process has changed from previous years!
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-When the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>, an
+When the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>, an
 <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> will email you your <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a>
 <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>. This takes some time (maybe even a few days) for an
 <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> to process your registration and email you your
 initial login and password.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-Those who <a href="register.html">register</a> while the contest status is <strong><a href="../status.html#pending">pending</a></strong>
+Those who <a href="register.html">register</a> while the contest status is <strong><a href="../faq.html#pending">pending</a></strong>
 will receive email with their <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>
-from an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> shortly after the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+from an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> shortly after the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 Once an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> emails you your <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>, you
@@ -693,7 +693,7 @@ If you have <a href="register.html">registered</a> and received by email their
 <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>
 from an <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judge</a>, you may upload your submission to
 the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> only while the
-contest <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+contest <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
 The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a>, in accordance with <a href="rules.html#rule17">Rule 17</a>,
@@ -710,17 +710,17 @@ FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#mkiocccentry">obtaining and compiling the mkioccc
 for more information about the <code>mkiocccentry(1)</code> tool.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-While the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>, you may modify your previously
+While the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>, you may modify your previously
 uploaded submission by rebuilding your submission with the <code>mkiocccentry(1)</code> tool
 and then re-uploading it to the same slot number on the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-Once the contest enters the <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state, you will
+Once the contest enters the <strong><a href="../faq.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state, you will
 <strong>NOT</strong> be allowed to upload your submission files.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> will become active when the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
-Until the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>,
+The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> will become active when the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+Until the contest status becomes <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>,
 the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a> may be offline and/or unresponsive.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -818,14 +818,14 @@ See also <a href="#rule5">Rule 5</a>, <a href="#rule18">Rule 18</a> and <a href=
 </div>
 <p class="leftbar">
 Submissions may only be uploaded to the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
-while the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.
+while the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-Once the contest is in the <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state (or <strong><a href="../status.html#closed">closed</a></strong>),
+Once the contest is in the <strong><a href="../faq.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state (or <strong><a href="../faq.html#closed">closed</a></strong>),
 you may <strong>NOT</strong> upload submissions.
 </p>
 <p class="leftbar">
-While the contest is <strong><a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong> or in the <strong><a href="../status.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state,
+While the contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong> or in the <strong><a href="../faq.html#judging">judging</a></strong> state,
 the <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> 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 <a href="../judges.html">IOCCC judges</a>
 may (but are not required to) modify the slot comment accordingly.
@@ -1282,7 +1282,7 @@ At the risk of stating the obvious: submissions that violate <a href="#rule17">R
 your submission’s xz compressed tarball. Do <strong>NOT</strong> assume you have the most
 recent release without pulling or downloading via GitHub and do <strong>MAKE SURE</strong> you
 do this <strong>AFTER</strong> the <a href="../status.html">contest status</a> has changed to
-<a href="../status.html#open">open</a>.
+<a href="../faq.html#open">open</a>.
 </p>
 <p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
 <div id="rule18">
diff --git a/next/rules.md b/next/rules.md
index 3aafa2760..81af7e402 100644
--- a/next/rules.md
+++ b/next/rules.md
@@ -123,27 +123,27 @@ This IOCCC runs from **2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC** to **2025-06-05 04:03:02
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the **[pending](../status.html#pending)** state on or about
+This contest will enter the **[pending](../faq.html#pending)** state on or about
 **2024-12-29 23:58:13.213455 UTC**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the **[open](../status.html#open)** state on **2025-03-05 23:19:17.131107 UTC**.
+This contest will enter the **[open](../faq.html#open)** state on **2025-03-05 23:19:17.131107 UTC**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-This contest will enter the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state on **2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC**.
+This contest will enter the **[judging](../faq.html#judging)** state on **2025-06-05 04:03:02.010099 UTC**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-**IMPORTANT NOTE**: Until the contest enters the **[open](../status.html#open)** state, any or all
+**IMPORTANT NOTE**: Until the contest enters the **[open](../faq.html#open)** state, any or all
 of the above **dates and times may change**!
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-Those who [register](register.html) while the contest status is **[pending](../status.html#pending)**
+Those who [register](register.html) while the contest status is **[pending](../faq.html#pending)**
 will receive email with their [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **Username** and **Initial password**
-from an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) shortly after the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+from an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) shortly after the contest status becomes **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ Jump to: [top](#)
 <p class="leftbar">
 You must [register](register.html) in order to submit your entry to the IOCCC.
 You may [register](register.html) while the contest is either
-**[pending](../status.html#pending)** or  **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+**[pending](../faq.html#pending)** or  **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ for instructions on registering and participating in the IOCCC, as the process h
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-When the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**, an
+When the contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)**, an
 [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) will email you your [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
 **Username** and **Initial password**.  This takes some time (maybe even a few days) for an
 [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) to process your registration and email you your
@@ -346,9 +346,9 @@ initial login and password.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-Those who [register](register.html) while the contest status is **[pending](../status.html#pending)**
+Those who [register](register.html) while the contest status is **[pending](../faq.html#pending)**
 will receive email with their [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **Username** and **Initial password**
-from an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) shortly after the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+from an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html) shortly after the contest status becomes **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@ If you have [registered](register.html) and received by email their
 [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **Username** and **Initial password**
 from an [IOCCC judge](../judges.html), you may upload your submission to
 the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) only while the
-contest **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+contest **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
@@ -392,19 +392,19 @@ for more information about the `mkiocccentry(1)` tool.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-While the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**, you may modify your previously
+While the contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)**, you may modify your previously
 uploaded submission by rebuilding your submission with the `mkiocccentry(1)` tool
 and then re-uploading it to the same slot number on the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-Once the contest enters the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state, you will
+Once the contest enters the **[judging](../faq.html#judging)** state, you will
 **NOT** be allowed to upload your submission files.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-The [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) will become active when the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**.
-Until the contest status becomes **[open](../status.html#open)**,
+The [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) will become active when the contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
+Until the contest status becomes **[open](../faq.html#open)**,
 the [submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) may be offline and/or unresponsive.
 </p>
 
@@ -540,16 +540,16 @@ Jump to: [top](#)
 
 <p class="leftbar">
 Submissions may only be uploaded to the [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
-while the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)**.
+while the contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-Once the contest is in the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state (or **[closed](../status.html#closed)**),
+Once the contest is in the **[judging](../faq.html#judging)** state (or **[closed](../faq.html#closed)**),
 you may **NOT** upload submissions.
 </p>
 
 <p class="leftbar">
-While the contest is **[open](../status.html#open)** or in the **[judging](../status.html#judging)** state,
+While the contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)** or in the **[judging](../faq.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.
@@ -1072,7 +1072,7 @@ FAQ on "[mkiocccentry repo bugs](../faq.html#mkiocccentry_bugs)".
 your submission's xz compressed tarball. Do **NOT** assume you have the most
 recent release without pulling or downloading via GitHub and do **MAKE SURE** you
 do this **AFTER** the [contest status](../status.html) has changed to
-[open](../status.html#open).
+[open](../faq.html#open).
 </p>
 
 
diff --git a/next/submit.html b/next/submit.html
index c4992d7e5..c710d95cc 100644
--- a/next/submit.html
+++ b/next/submit.html
@@ -427,9 +427,9 @@
 <h1 id="how-to-upload-your-submission-to-the-ioccc">How to upload your submission to the IOCCC</h1>
 <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
 is only ready for submissions
-<strong>ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS <a href="../status.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
+<strong>ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS <a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
 <p>See <a href="../status.html">current status of the IOCCC</a> for details on the contest status.
-<strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: When the contest is <a href="../status.html#closed">closed</a>, the
+<strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: When the contest is <a href="../faq.html#closed">closed</a>, the
 <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
 might be offline and unreachable as a website.</p>
 <p>To login, open <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">https://submit.ioccc.org</a>
diff --git a/next/submit.md b/next/submit.md
index 06ab19a54..5342015d9 100644
--- a/next/submit.md
+++ b/next/submit.md
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 
 **IMPORTANT NOTE**: The [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
 is only ready for submissions
-**ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS [open](../status.html#open)**.
+**ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS [open](../faq.html#open)**.
 
 See [current status of the IOCCC](../status.html) for details on the contest status.
-**IMPORTANT NOTE**: When the contest is [closed](../status.html#closed), the
+**IMPORTANT NOTE**: When the contest is [closed](../faq.html#closed), the
 [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
 might be offline and unreachable as a website.
 
diff --git a/quick-start.html b/quick-start.html
index 56aea7213..d43bcc67b 100644
--- a/quick-start.html
+++ b/quick-start.html
@@ -435,9 +435,9 @@
 <h2 id="verify-that-the-ioccc-is-pending-or-open-for-submissions">0. Verify that the IOCCC is pending or open for submissions</h2>
 </div>
 <p>First, check the “<strong><a href="status.html">current status of the IOCCC</a></strong>” page to see current contest status.
-You may <strong>only register for the IOCCC when the IOCCC is either <a href="status.html#pending">pending</a>
-or <a href="status.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
-<p>You may <strong>only submit your entries to the IOCCC when the IOCCC is <a href="status.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
+You may <strong>only register for the IOCCC when the IOCCC is either <a href="faq.html#pending">pending</a>
+or <a href="faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
+<p>You may <strong>only submit your entries to the IOCCC when the IOCCC is <a href="faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
 <p>See also the <a href="news.html#news">IOCCC news</a> for more information.</p>
 <div id="step_1">
 <h2 id="read-the-latest-ioccc-rules-and-review-the-ioccc-guidelines">1. Read the latest IOCCC rules and review the IOCCC guidelines</h2>
@@ -451,15 +451,15 @@ suggestions, useful hints, and IOCCC humor. :-)</p>
 <h2 id="register-for-the-ioccc">2. Register for the IOCCC</h2>
 </div>
 </div>
-<p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: You may <strong>only register for the IOCCC when the IOCCC is either <a href="status.html#pending">pending</a>
-or <a href="status.html#open">open</a></strong>. See “<strong><a href="status.html">current status of the IOCCC</a></strong>” page for details.</p>
-<p>If the contest is <a href="status.html#pending">pending</a> or <a href="status.html#open">open</a>,
+<p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: You may <strong>only register for the IOCCC when the IOCCC is either <a href="faq.html#pending">pending</a>
+or <a href="faq.html#open">open</a></strong>. See “<strong><a href="status.html">current status of the IOCCC</a></strong>” page for details.</p>
+<p>If the contest is <a href="faq.html#pending">pending</a> or <a href="faq.html#open">open</a>,
 then follow the directions on “<strong><a href="next/register.html">how to register for the IOCCC</a></strong>”.</p>
 <div id="step_3">
 <h2 id="wait-for-your-submit-server-username-and-initial-password">3. Wait for your submit server username and initial password</h2>
 </div>
 <p>Once you have <a href="next/register.html">registered for the IOCCC</a>,
-and once the contest is <strong><a href="status.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>, one of the
+and once the contest is <strong><a href="faq.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>, one of the
 <a href="judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> will send via email within a few days,
 your <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a> <strong>Username</strong> and
 <strong>Initial password</strong>.</p>
@@ -467,14 +467,14 @@ your <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a> <strong>Username
 before an <a href="judges.html">IOCCC judge</a> sends the that email, so <strong>PLEASE
 be patient</strong>. This means that you should <strong>GIVE YOURSELF TIME</strong> before the
 contest closes!</p>
-<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: Unless the contest is <a href="status.html#open">open</a>,
+<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: Unless the contest is <a href="faq.html#open">open</a>,
 then you will <strong>NOT</strong> receive your <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial password</strong>
-by email. For example, if the contest is <a href="status.html#pending">pending</a>,
-you will have to <strong>WAIT UNTIL THE CONTEST IS <a href="status.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>.</p>
+by email. For example, if the contest is <a href="faq.html#pending">pending</a>,
+you will have to <strong>WAIT UNTIL THE CONTEST IS <a href="faq.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>.</p>
 <p>Please check the “<strong><a href="status.html">current status of the IOCCC</a></strong>” page and
 visit the “<strong><a href="next/register.html">how to register for the IOCCC</a></strong>” page for detailed instructions.</p>
 <p><strong>NOTE</strong>: If are having trouble receiving your <strong>Username</strong> and <strong>Initial
-password</strong>, and the <strong>CONTEST IS <a href="status.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>, and
+password</strong>, and the <strong>CONTEST IS <a href="faq.html#open">OPEN</a></strong>, and
 have you checked your spam folder, <a href="contact.html">Contact the IOCCC</a>
 for assistance.</p>
 <div id="step_4">
@@ -485,16 +485,16 @@ for assistance.</p>
 <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: You must change your password <strong>WITHIN 72 HOURS</strong>
 from when one of the <a href="judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> sent that email.</p>
 <p><strong>NOTE</strong>: The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
-is only ready for submissions <strong>ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS <a href="status.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
+is only ready for submissions <strong>ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS <a href="faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
 <p>Please visit the “<strong><a href="next/pw-change.html">change your submit server initial password</a></strong>” page for detailed instructions.</p>
 <div id="step_5">
 <h2 id="obtain-and-compile-the-latest-mkiocccentry-toolkit">5. Obtain and compile the latest mkiocccentry toolkit</h2>
 </div>
-<p>Once the contest is <a href="status.html#open">open</a>, download the most recent
+<p>Once the contest is <a href="faq.html#open">open</a>, download the most recent
 version of the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry toolkit</a>.</p>
-<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: While the contest is <a href="status.html#pending">pending</a>,
+<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: While the contest is <a href="faq.html#pending">pending</a>,
 the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry toolkit</a>
-could change. Once the content is <a href="status.html#open">open</a>, be sure
+could change. Once the content is <a href="faq.html#open">open</a>, be sure
 you <strong>have the latest</strong> version installed.</p>
 <p>To help you, please see the
 FAQ on “<a href="faq.html#obtaining_mkiocccentry">how to obtain the most recent mkiocccentry</a>”,
@@ -566,16 +566,16 @@ for more help.</p>
 <p>The screenshots on the “<strong><a href="next/submit.html">how to upload your submission to the IOCCC</a></strong>” page
 might be a helpful guide when using the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>.</p>
 <p><strong>NOTE</strong>: You may modify a previous uploaded submission, if the contest is
-<a href="status.html#open">open</a>, by replacing the file in a slot. Please use the
+<a href="faq.html#open">open</a>, by replacing the file in a slot. Please use the
 <a href="#mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry tool</a> to rebuild the compressed tarball as
 this will update the timestamps and the filename generated, as well as packaging
 any changes: making it clear to the <a href="judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> that you intend
 to replace the older upload.</p>
 <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
 is only ready for submissions
-<strong>ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS <a href="status.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
+<strong>ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS <a href="faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.</p>
 <p>See the “<strong><a href="status.html">current status of the IOCCC</a></strong>” page for details on the contest status.</p>
-<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: When the contest is <a href="status.html#closed">closed</a>, the
+<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE</strong>: When the contest is <a href="faq.html#closed">closed</a>, the
 <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>
 might be offline and unreachable as a website.</p>
 <p><strong>NOTE</strong>: if you do need to update a submission, you might find the
diff --git a/quick-start.md b/quick-start.md
index f4a07325d..8e6589cad 100644
--- a/quick-start.md
+++ b/quick-start.md
@@ -14,10 +14,10 @@ To submit your code to the IOCCC, you **MUST** follow these steps:
 </div>
 
 First, check the "**[current status of the IOCCC](status.html)**" page to see current contest status.
-You may **only register for the IOCCC when the IOCCC is either [pending](status.html#pending)
-or [open](status.html#open)**.
+You may **only register for the IOCCC when the IOCCC is either [pending](faq.html#pending)
+or [open](faq.html#open)**.
 
-You may **only submit your entries to the IOCCC when the IOCCC is [open](status.html#open)**.
+You may **only submit your entries to the IOCCC when the IOCCC is [open](faq.html#open)**.
 
 See also the [IOCCC news](news.html#news) for more information.
 
@@ -39,10 +39,10 @@ suggestions, useful hints, and IOCCC humor.  :-)
 </div>
 </div>
 
-**IMPORTANT**: You may **only register for the IOCCC when the IOCCC is either [pending](status.html#pending)
-or [open](status.html#open)**.  See "**[current status of the IOCCC](status.html)**" page for details.
+**IMPORTANT**: You may **only register for the IOCCC when the IOCCC is either [pending](faq.html#pending)
+or [open](faq.html#open)**.  See "**[current status of the IOCCC](status.html)**" page for details.
 
-If the contest is [pending](status.html#pending) or [open](status.html#open),
+If the contest is [pending](faq.html#pending) or [open](faq.html#open),
 then follow the directions on "**[how to register for the IOCCC](next/register.html)**".
 
 
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ then follow the directions on "**[how to register for the IOCCC](next/register.h
 </div>
 
 Once you have [registered for the IOCCC](next/register.html),
-and once the contest is **[OPEN](status.html#open)**, one of the
+and once the contest is **[OPEN](faq.html#open)**, one of the
 [IOCCC judges](judges.html) will send via email within a few days,
 your [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org) **Username** and
 **Initial password**.
@@ -61,16 +61,16 @@ before an [IOCCC judge](judges.html) sends the that email, so **PLEASE
 be patient**. This means that you should **GIVE YOURSELF TIME** before the
 contest closes!
 
-**IMPORTANT NOTE**: Unless the contest is [open](status.html#open),
+**IMPORTANT NOTE**: Unless the contest is [open](faq.html#open),
 then you will **NOT** receive your **Username** and **Initial password**
-by email.  For example, if the contest is [pending](status.html#pending),
-you will have to **WAIT UNTIL THE CONTEST IS [OPEN](status.html#open)**.
+by email.  For example, if the contest is [pending](faq.html#pending),
+you will have to **WAIT UNTIL THE CONTEST IS [OPEN](faq.html#open)**.
 
 Please check the "**[current status of the IOCCC](status.html)**" page and
 visit the "**[how to register for the IOCCC](next/register.html)**" page for detailed instructions.
 
 **NOTE**: If are having trouble receiving your **Username** and **Initial
-password**, and the **CONTEST IS [OPEN](status.html#open)**, and
+password**, and the **CONTEST IS [OPEN](faq.html#open)**, and
 have you checked your spam folder, [Contact the IOCCC](contact.html)
 for assistance.
 
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ Using the **Username** and **Initial password** you receive via email in
 from when one of the [IOCCC judges](judges.html) sent that email.
 
 **NOTE**: The [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
-is only ready for submissions **ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS [open](status.html#open)**.
+is only ready for submissions **ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS [open](faq.html#open)**.
 
 Please visit the "**[change your submit server initial password](next/pw-change.html)**" page for detailed instructions.
 
@@ -95,12 +95,12 @@ Please visit the "**[change your submit server initial password](next/pw-change.
 ## 5. Obtain and compile the latest mkiocccentry toolkit
 </div>
 
-Once the contest is [open](status.html#open), download the most recent
+Once the contest is [open](faq.html#open), download the most recent
 version of the [mkiocccentry toolkit](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry).
 
-**IMPORTANT NOTE**: While the contest is [pending](status.html#pending),
+**IMPORTANT NOTE**: While the contest is [pending](faq.html#pending),
 the [mkiocccentry toolkit](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
-could change.  Once the content is [open](status.html#open), be sure
+could change.  Once the content is [open](faq.html#open), be sure
 you **have the latest** version installed.
 
 To help you, please see the
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ The screenshots on the "**[how to upload your submission to the IOCCC](next/subm
 might be a helpful guide when using the [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
 
 **NOTE**: You may modify a previous uploaded submission, if the contest is
-[open](status.html#open), by replacing the file in a slot.  Please use the
+[open](faq.html#open), by replacing the file in a slot.  Please use the
 [mkiocccentry tool](#mkiocccentry) to rebuild the compressed tarball as
 this will update the timestamps and the filename generated, as well as packaging
 any changes: making it clear to the [IOCCC judges](judges.html) that you intend
@@ -205,11 +205,11 @@ to replace the older upload.
 
 **IMPORTANT NOTE**: The [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
 is only ready for submissions
-**ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS [open](status.html#open)**.
+**ONLY WHEN THE CONTEST IS [open](faq.html#open)**.
 
 See the "**[current status of the IOCCC](status.html)**" page for details on the contest status.
 
-**IMPORTANT NOTE**: When the contest is [closed](status.html#closed), the
+**IMPORTANT NOTE**: When the contest is [closed](faq.html#closed), the
 [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org)
 might be offline and unreachable as a website.
 
diff --git a/sitemap.xml b/sitemap.xml
index 6f6500c32..97ad64095 100644
--- a/sitemap.xml
+++ b/sitemap.xml
@@ -15414,11 +15414,11 @@
 </url>
 <url>
     <loc>https://www.ioccc.org/faq.html</loc>
-    <lastmod>2025-02-28T10:26:10+00:00</lastmod>
+    <lastmod>2025-03-01T06:31:17+00:00</lastmod>
 </url>
 <url>
     <loc>https://www.ioccc.org/faq.md</loc>
-    <lastmod>2025-02-28T10:26:10+00:00</lastmod>
+    <lastmod>2025-03-01T06:17:08+00:00</lastmod>
 </url>
 <url>
     <loc>https://www.ioccc.org/inc/index.html</loc>
diff --git a/status.html b/status.html
index 07958a74c..9101c0c90 100644
--- a/status.html
+++ b/status.html
@@ -445,119 +445,9 @@
 <!-- START: this line starts content for HTML phase 21 by: bin/pandoc-wrapper.sh via bin/md2html.sh -->
 
 <!-- BEFORE: 1st line of markdown file: status.md -->
-<h1 id="format">format</h1>
-<p>The following <strong>JSON</strong> members are required to be present <a href="status.json">status.json</a>.</p>
-<h2 id="no_comment">no_comment</h2>
-<p>This is a <strong>mandatory</strong> comment for which we offer no comment other
-than this comment. :-)</p>
-<p>The <strong>JSON</strong> member value must be the following <strong>JSON</strong> quoted string:</p>
-<pre><code>    &quot;mandatory comment: because comments were removed from the original JSON spec&quot;</code></pre>
-<div id="IOCCC_status_version">
-<h2 id="ioccc_status_version">IOCCC_status_version</h2>
-</div>
-<p>This is the version of format of the <a href="status.json">status.json</a> file.</p>
-<p>The <strong>JSON</strong> member value of is a <strong>JSON</strong> quoted string the form “<em>version YYYY-MM-DD</em>”.</p>
-<p>This document describes version “<strong>1.0 2024-03-09</strong>”.</p>
-<h2 id="contest_status">contest_status</h2>
-<p>This is the current status of the contest.</p>
-<p>The following <strong>JSON</strong> member value string may be one of the following <strong>JSON</strong> quoted strings:</p>
-<h4 id="pending">“<strong>pending</strong>”</h4>
-<p>While the contest <strong><a href="#pending">PENDING</a></strong> the contest is not yet <a href="#open">open</a>, however there is a tentative scheduled
-date and time by which the contest will <a href="#open">open</a> for submissions.</p>
-<p>A preliminary <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="next/guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
-and <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a> have
-been released.</p>
-<p>You may <a href="next/register.html">register for the IOCCC</a> while the contest is <a href="#pending">pending</a>,
-however you will <strong>NOT</strong> receive your own Email message containing your very own
-<strong>Username and Initial Password until the contest is <a href="#open">open</a></strong>. You will need these
-to be able to <a href="next/submit.html">upload your submission</a> to the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit
-server</a>.</p>
-<p>Once contest moves from <a href="#pending%22">pending</a> to <a href="#open">open</a>, an announcement
-Email will be sent out to the mailing list of those have successfully registered for the IOCCC.
-In addition, an announcement will be made to the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> in case you miss
-that announcement Email.</p>
-<p>While you are waiting for the contest to <a href="#open">open</a>, we <strong>highly recommend</strong>
-that you review the <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="next/guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
-and <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a>.</p>
-<p>Should you have any comments, suggestions, and concerns about the above, and <strong>while you waiting</strong>
-for the contest to <a href="#open">open</a>, please see the
-FAQ on “<a href="faq.html#feedback">comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools</a>”
-as well as the
-FAQ on “<a href="faq.html#questions">best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools</a>”
-for how.</p>
-<p>See also the
-FAQ on “<a href="next/submit.html">how to upload your submission</a>”
-for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC <a href="#open">reopens</a>.</p>
-<h4 id="open">“<strong>open</strong>”</h4>
-<p>While contest is <strong><a href="#open">OPEN</a></strong>, those who have <a href="next/register.html">registered for the IOCCC</a>
-may <a href="next/submit.html">upload their submissions</a> to the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>.</p>
-<p>See the
-FAQ on “<a href="faq.html#submit">how to submit</a>”
-for more information.</p>
-<p>See the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> page for details on any IOCCC related deadlines
-such as when the contest will <a href="#closed">close</a>.</p>
-<p>The <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="next/guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
-and <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a>
-are now official. Should you have any questions about these, please see the
-FAQ on “<a href="faq.html#questions">best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools</a>”
-for how to ask them.</p>
-<p>Be sure to review the official <a href="next/rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>, <a href="next/guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>,
-for any changes, as well as updating your <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">IOCCC mkiocccentry tools</a>
-as changes to them may have been made while the contest was “<strong><a href="#pending">pending</a></strong>”.</p>
-<p>See also the
-FAQ on “<a href="faq.html#submit">how to submit</a>”
-for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC <a href="#open">reopens</a>.</p>
-<h4 id="judging">“<strong>judging</strong>”</h4>
-<p>While contest is <strong><a href="#judging">JUDGING</a></strong>, you cannot <a href="next/register.html">register</a>
-nor can you <a href="next/submit.html">upload submissions</a>. This is because the
-<a href="judges.html">IOCCC judges</a> are in the process of judging the <a href="faq.html#how_many">submissions</a>
-they received while the contest was <a href="#open">open</a>.</p>
-<p>Watch the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span> mastodon feed</a> for updates.</p>
-<p>Once the contest <a href="#closed">closes</a>, the judges will:</p>
-<ul>
-<li><p>Select the <a href="years.html">winning entries</a> and announce them on the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span>
-mastodon feed</a>.</p></li>
-<li><p>Notify the <a href="authors.html">authors</a> of entries that won the contest
-via email using their registered email address.</p></li>
-<li><p>Announce who the <a href="authors.html">authors</a> are of this year’s <a href="years.html">winning IOCCC
-entries</a> via the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span> mastodon
-feed</a>.</p></li>
-<li><p>Upload the winning code to the <a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner">Official IOCCC winner
-repo</a>.</p></li>
-<li><p>Update the <a href="index.html">Official IOCCC website</a>, and in particular
-display this year’s <a href="years.html">winning IOCCC entries</a> at the top of the <a href="years.html">IOCCC
-winning entries page</a>.</p></li>
-<li><p>Update the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> page.</p></li>
-</ul>
-<h4 id="closed">“<strong>closed</strong>”</h4>
-<p>While contest is <strong><a href="#closed">CLOSED</a></strong>, you cannot <a href="next/register.html">register</a>
-nor can you <a href="next/submit.html">upload submissions</a>. You have to wait for the
-next contest to <a href="#open">open</a>.</p>
-<p>See the <a href="years.html">IOCCC winning entries page</a> for the entries that have won
-the <a href="index.html">IOCCC</a>.</p>
-<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: From time to time, <a href="years.html">winning IOCCC entries</a> may have their write-ups updated,
-<code>Makefiles</code> improved, source code fixed etc. See <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> for details.</p>
-<p>Watch both <a href="status.html">this IOCCC status page</a> and the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc"><span class="citation" data-cites="IOCCC">@IOCCC</span>
-mastodon feed</a> for information about future
-contest <a href="#open">openings</a>.</p>
-<h2 id="news_update">news_update</h2>
-<p>This shows the latest modification date for the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> page.</p>
-<p>The <strong>JSON</strong> member value is a <strong>JSON</strong> quoted string obtained from the date field
-of the following <code>ls(1)</code> command:</p>
-<pre><code>    TZ=UTC ls -D &#39;%FT%T+00:00&#39; -ld news.html</code></pre>
-<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: The date and time are given with respect to <strong>UTC</strong> timezone.</p>
-<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: It is possible that for some reason, the <a href="news.html">IOCCC news</a> page
-was modified without the content being changed. While we will try to minimize
-the cases where this happen, we apologize in advance (Sorry tm Canada 🇨🇦) when it does.</p>
-<h2 id="status_update">status_update</h2>
-<p>This shows the latest modification date of <a href="status.json">status.json</a> file.</p>
-<p>The <strong>JSON</strong> member value is a <strong>JSON</strong> quoted string obtained from the date field
-of the following <code>ls(1)</code> command:</p>
-<pre><code>    TZ=UTC ls -D &#39;%FT%T+00:00&#39; -ld status.json</code></pre>
-<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: The date and time are given with respect to <strong>UTC</strong> timezone.</p>
-<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: It is possible that for some reason, the <a href="status.json">status.json</a> file
-was modified without the content being changed. While we will try to minimize
-the cases where this happen, we apologize in advance (Sorry tm Canada 🇨🇦) when it does.</p>
+<p>Please see the
+FAQ on “<a href="faq.html#status_json">status.json fields</a>”
+for more information the above JSON fields.</p>
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-# format
-
-The following **JSON** members are required to be present [status.json](status.json).
-
-
-<div id="no_comment">
-## no_comment
-</div>
-
-This is a **mandatory** comment for which we offer no comment other
-than this comment.  :-)
-
-The **JSON** member value must be the following **JSON** quoted string:
-
-``` <!---json-->
-    "mandatory comment: because comments were removed from the original JSON spec"
-```
-
-
-<div id="IOCCC_status_version">
-## IOCCC_status_version
-</div>
-
-This is the version of format of the [status.json](status.json) file.
-
-The **JSON** member value of is a **JSON** quoted string the form "_version YYYY-MM-DD_".
-
-This document describes version "**1.0 2024-03-09**".
-
-
-<div id="contest_status">
-## contest_status
-</div>
-
-This is the current status of the contest.
-
-The following **JSON** member value string may be one of the following **JSON** quoted strings:
-
-
-<div id="pending">
-#### "**pending**"
-</div>
-
-While the contest **[PENDING](#pending)** the contest is not yet [open](#open), however there is a tentative scheduled
-date and time by which the contest will [open](#open) for submissions.
-
-A preliminary [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](next/guidelines.html),
-and [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry) have
-been released.
-
-You may [register for the IOCCC](next/register.html) while the contest is [pending](#pending),
-however you will **NOT** receive your own Email message containing your very own
-**Username and Initial Password until the contest is [open](#open)**.  You will need these
-to be able to [upload your submission](next/submit.html) to the [IOCCC submit
-server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
-
-Once contest moves from [pending](#pending") to [open](#open), an announcement
-Email will be sent out to the mailing list of those have successfully registered for the IOCCC.
-In addition, an announcement will be made to the [IOCCC news](news.html) in case you miss
-that announcement Email.
-
-While you are waiting for the contest to [open](#open), we **highly recommend**
-that you review the [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](next/guidelines.html),
-and [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry).
-
-Should you have any comments, suggestions, and concerns about the above, and **while you waiting**
-for the contest to [open](#open), please see the
-FAQ on "[comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools](faq.html#feedback)"
-as well as the
-FAQ on "[best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools](faq.html#questions)"
-for how.
-
-See also the
-FAQ on "[how to upload your submission](next/submit.html)"
-for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC [reopens](#open).
-
-
-<div id="open">
-#### "**open**"
-</div>
-
-While contest is **[OPEN](#open)**, those who have [registered for the IOCCC](next/register.html)
-may [upload their submissions](next/submit.html) to the [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
-
-See the
-FAQ on "[how to submit](faq.html#submit)"
-for more information.
-
-See the [IOCCC news](news.html) page for details on any IOCCC related deadlines
-such as when the contest will [close](#closed).
-
-The [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](next/guidelines.html),
-and [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
-are now official.  Should you have any questions about these, please see the
-FAQ on "[best way to ask a question about the IOCCC rules, guideline and tools](faq.html#questions)"
-for how to ask them.
-
-Be sure to review the official [IOCCC rules](next/rules.html), [IOCCC guidelines](next/guidelines.html),
-for any changes, as well as updating your [IOCCC mkiocccentry tools](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
-as changes to them may have been made while the contest was "**[pending](#pending)**".
-
-See also the
-FAQ on "[how to submit](faq.html#submit)"
-for more information on the submission process when the IOCCC [reopens](#open).
-
-
-<div id="judging">
-#### "**judging**"
-</div>
-
-While contest is **[JUDGING](#judging)**, you cannot [register](next/register.html)
-nor can you [upload submissions](next/submit.html).  This is because the
-[IOCCC judges](judges.html) are in the process of judging the [submissions](faq.html#how_many)
-they received while the contest was [open](#open).
-
-Watch the [@IOCCC mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for updates.
-
-Once the contest [closes](#closed), the judges will:
-
-* Select the [winning entries](years.html) and announce them on the [@IOCCC
-mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc).
-
-* Notify the [authors](authors.html) of entries that won the contest
-via email using their registered email address.
-
-* Announce who the [authors](authors.html) are of this year's [winning IOCCC
-entries](years.html) via the [@IOCCC mastodon
-feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc).
-
-* Upload the winning code to the [Official IOCCC winner
-repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/winner).
-
-* Update the [Official IOCCC website](index.html), and in particular
-display this year's [winning IOCCC entries](years.html) at the top of the [IOCCC
-winning entries page](years.html).
-
-* Update the [IOCCC news](news.html) page.
-
-
-#### "**closed**"
-
-While contest is **[CLOSED](#closed)**, you cannot [register](next/register.html)
-nor can you [upload submissions](next/submit.html).  You have to wait for the
-next contest to [open](#open).
-
-See the [IOCCC winning entries page](years.html) for the entries that have won
-the [IOCCC](index.html).
-
-**NOTE**: From time to time, [winning IOCCC entries](years.html) may have their write-ups updated,
-`Makefiles` improved, source code fixed etc.  See [IOCCC news](news.html) for details.
-
-Watch both [this IOCCC status page](status.html) and the [@IOCCC
-mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for information about future
-contest [openings](#open).
-
-
-<div id="news_update">
-## news_update
-</div>
-
-This shows the latest modification date for the [IOCCC news](news.html) page.
-
-The **JSON** member value is a **JSON** quoted string obtained from the date field
-of the following `ls(1)` command:
-
-``` <!---ls-->
-    TZ=UTC ls -D '%FT%T+00:00' -ld news.html
-```
-
-**NOTE**: The date and time are given with respect to **UTC** timezone.
-
-**NOTE**: It is possible that for some reason, the [IOCCC news](news.html) page
-was modified without the content being changed.  While we will try to minimize
-the cases where this happen, we apologize in advance (Sorry tm Canada 🇨🇦) when it does.
-
-
-<div id="status_update">
-## status_update
-</div>
-
-This shows the latest modification date of [status.json](status.json) file.
-
-The **JSON** member value is a **JSON** quoted string obtained from the date field
-of the following `ls(1)` command:
-
-``` <!---ls-->
-    TZ=UTC ls -D '%FT%T+00:00' -ld status.json
-```
-
-**NOTE**: The date and time are given with respect to **UTC** timezone.
-
-**NOTE**: It is possible that for some reason, the [status.json](status.json) file
-was modified without the content being changed.  While we will try to minimize
-the cases where this happen, we apologize in advance (Sorry tm Canada 🇨🇦) when it does.
+Please see the
+FAQ on "[status.json fields](faq.html#status_json)"
+for more information the above JSON fields.
 
 
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