made minor tweaks to the rules

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@@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ writing by <a href="../contact.html">contacting the judges</a>.</p>
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<p class="leftbar">
These <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a> are version <strong>28.25 2025-02-26</strong>.
These <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a> are version <strong>28.26 2025-02-28</strong>.
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The markdown form of these rules <a href="rules.md" download="rules.md">is
@@ -475,9 +475,12 @@ available for download</a>.
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<strong>← Lines that start with this symbol indicate a change from the previous IOCCC</strong>
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<p>Most lines (we sometimes make mistakes) that were modified since the previous
IOCCC start with a solid 4 pixel black left border (or, in the case of a code
block or blockquote, just a vertical bar).</p>
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Most lines that were modified since the previous IOCCC start with a solid
4 pixel black left border (or, in the case of a code block or blockquote,
just a vertical bar). We say <em>most lines</em> because we sometimes forget
to bar modified sections.
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<p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
<div id="obfuscate">
<h1 id="obfuscate-defined">Obfuscate defined:</h1>
@@ -498,9 +501,11 @@ block or blockquote, just a vertical bar).</p>
<ul>
<li>To write the most Obscure/Obfuscated C program within the <a href="rules.html">IOCCC rules</a>.</li>
<li>To show the importance of programming style, in an ironic way.</li>
<li>To emphasize the value of perspicuous code by use of negative examples.</li>
<li>To stress C compilers with unusual code.</li>
<li>To illustrate some of the subtleties of the C language.</li>
<li>To provide a safe forum for poor C code. :-)</li>
<li>To have fun with C!</li>
</ul>
<p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
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@@ -570,7 +575,9 @@ The “<a href="#dates">Important IOCCC dates</a>” section above is part of th
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<h2 id="rule-1">Rule 1</h2>
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<p>Your submission must be a complete program.</p>
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Your submission must be a C program.
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<p>Jump to: <a href="#">top</a></p>
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<h2 id="rule-2">Rule 2</h2>
@@ -693,7 +700,7 @@ 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="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
contest is <strong><a href="../faq.html#open">open</a></strong>.
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The <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">submit server</a>, in accordance with <a href="rules.html#rule17">Rule 17</a>,
@@ -788,7 +795,9 @@ I am not a rule, I am a <code>free(void *human);</code> ‼️
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<h2 id="rule-7">Rule 7</h2>
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<p>The obfuscated C program must be an original work that you own.</p>
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The obfuscated C program must be your own original work.
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You (the author(s)) must own the contents of your submission OR
you must have permission from the owner(s) to submit their content