made minor tweaks to the rules

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These [IOCCC rules](rules.html) are version **28.25 2025-02-26**.
These [IOCCC rules](rules.html) are version **28.26 2025-02-28**.
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**&larr; Lines that start with this symbol indicate a change from the previous IOCCC**
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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).
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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 _most lines_ because we sometimes forget
to bar modified sections.
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* To write the most Obscure/Obfuscated C program within the [IOCCC rules](rules.html).
* To show the importance of programming style, in an ironic way.
* To emphasize the value of perspicuous code by use of negative examples.
* To stress C compilers with unusual code.
* To illustrate some of the subtleties of the C language.
* To provide a safe forum for poor C code. :-)
* To have fun with C!
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## Rule 1
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Your submission must be a complete program.
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Your submission must be a C program.
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[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](../faq.html#open)**.
contest is **[open](../faq.html#open)**.
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## Rule 7
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The obfuscated C program must be an original work that you own.
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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