Altering Clock Regulations

wca-guidelines.md

@@ -73,9 +73,6 @@ To be more informative, each Guideline is classified using one of the following
 - 3h2++) [CLARIFICATION] "Stickerless" puzzles that significantly differ from most mass-produced "stickerless" puzzles are only permitted at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
 - 3h2a+) [ADDITION] Examples of transparent parts that do not reveal more information about the state of the puzzle: internal parts of the puzzle mechanism, transparent Clock cases.
 - 3j+) [REMINDER] In the past, engraved/embossed parts have been permitted. This is no longer permitted.
-- 3j++) [CLARIFICATION] On Clock, pins may be distinguishable from any other pin of the same side.
-- 3j1+) [REMINDER] On Clock, loose pins (i.e. pins that can toggle or recede using gravity instead of being directly pressed) are not considered reasonable wear.
-- 3j2+) [CLARIFICATION] On Clock, the nine inner clock faces on one side are considered similar pieces.
 - 3k2+) [ADDITION] The WCA Delegate should not apply a listed exception if they believe the competitor tried to use a non-permitted puzzle on purpose.
 - 3k2b+) [CLARIFICATION] If a non-permitted puzzle is found during the course of a 3x3x3 Multi-Blind attempt, the puzzle must not be exchanged or removed from the attempt and must be counted as unsolved if the entire attempt is not disqualified.
 - 3k2b++) [EXAMPLE] Suppose the competitor attempts 10 puzzles and solves 8 successfully. If it is found that two solved puzzles and one unsolved puzzle are not permitted, the competitor is considered to have a result with 6 solved puzzles out of 10 (rather than DNF), at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.

wca-regulations.md

@@ -131,7 +131,12 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations
     - 3h2) Puzzles whose colored plastic is visible inside the puzzle (e.g. "stickerless" puzzles) are permitted. This does not include the following puzzles:
         - 3h2a) Puzzles with transparent parts that can reveal more information about the state of the puzzle. Exception: An overlay sticker or a logo (see [Regulation 3l](regulations:regulation:3l)).
     - 3h3) Any modifications to a puzzle that result in poor performance by a competitor are not grounds for additional attempts.
-    - 3h4) For Clock, custom "inserts" (the same shape and size as the traditional paper inserts) are permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate. The inserts must have a clear indication of 12 o'clock that matches the original inserts.
+    - 3h4) For Clock, the following modifications are permitted:
+        - 3h4a) Customs "inserts" (the same shape and size as the traditional paper inserts) are permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate. The inserts must have a clear indication of 12 o'clock that matches the original inserts.
+        - 3h4b) Puzzle design customizations that do not give an unfair advantage may be permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate (e.g. checkerboard pattern clocks, faces with a custom design, tape on the side of the clock).
+        - 3h4c) Customizations which distinguish pins from other pins of the same side are permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
+        - 3h4d) Logos anywhere on the puzzle, as long as the inner clock faces remain uncovered.
+    - 3h5) On Clock, loose pins (i.e. pins that can toggle or recede using gravity instead of being directly pressed) are not considered reasonable wear, and these puzzles must not be permitted.
 - 3j) Puzzles must be clean, and must not have any markings, elevated pieces, damage, or other differences that significantly distinguish any piece from a similar piece. Exception: a logo (see [Regulation 3l](regulations:regulation:3l)).
     - 3j1) Puzzles are permitted to have reasonable wear, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
     - 3j2) Definition: Two pieces are similar to each other if they are identical in shape and size, or mirrored in shape and identical in size.