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Clarify rules around timer starting/stopping
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HactarCE committed Jun 26, 2024
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- [These programs](/software/index.md#what-program-should-i-download) are recommended for speedsolving. If using a program not listed here, you should ask on the Discord first.
- The puzzle must be solved from a full scramble.
- No twists may be applied between the puzzle being scrambled and the timer starting, or else the solve counts as a [DNF]. Full-puzzle rotations, including gyros, are allowed.
- When the timer is stopped the puzzle must be solved, or else the solve counts as a [DNF].
- Twists may be applied after the timer is stopped, but these moves are discounted.
- Spectators may commentate, but must not help the solver.
- Algorithm reference sheets are strongly discouraged.[^algsheets]
- Reversing the scramble is not allowed; the solution must be novel.

[DNF]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Did_not_finish

## Speedsolving rules

These rules apply generally to speedsolving submissions unless the category has specific rules.
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