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.
@@ -207,6 +204,11 @@ To be more informative, each Guideline is classified using one of the following
 - E3d+) [CLARIFICATION] Any stopwatch or watch used by a competitor must not have any functions that would help the competitor find a solution.
 - E3d++) [CLARIFICATION] Competitors should not consider a personal stopwatch or watch as the official time, and must submit their solution when the judge calls "STOP".
 
+## <article-F><clock><clocksolving> Article F: Clock Solving
+
+- F1a1+) [CLARIFICATION] Video or photographic evidence may be used to support this claim.
+- F1a1++) [ADDITION] If the WCA Delegate does not have time to investigate this claim during the competition, they should grant the competitor a provisional extra.
+- F1a1+++) [CLARIFICATION] If the puzzle falls during uncovering, such that all of its pins are affected, the WCA Delegate must provide an extra attempt.
 
 ## <article-H><multiple-blindfolded><multipleblindfoldedsolving> Article H: Multi-Blind Solving
 

wca-regulations.md

@@ -131,7 +131,11 @@ 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 in which pins may be distinguishable from any other pin of the same side are permitted under the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
+        - 3h4d) Customizations that leave the pins loose (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.
@@ -515,6 +519,7 @@ Note: Because Article and Regulation numbers are not reassigned when Regulations
 - F2) The judge places the scrambled puzzle onto the mat in a standing position.
     - F2a) The organization team may enforce using a stand for the puzzle to prevent it from falling before the start of the attempt. If such stands are used, the organization team should make an announcement before the round starts.
         - F2a1) The judge must remove the stand from the mat immediately after the competitor removes the puzzle from it.
+    - F2b) If, during the transportation phase or while placing the puzzle cover on the table, one or more of the pins have their state affected, the competitor may proceed with the attempt and, after finishing the solve, alongside with the judge, explain the situation to the WCA Delegate (see [Guideline F1a1+++](guidelines:guideline:F1a1+++)). If the WCA Delegate believes that the competitor did not gain an unfair advantage, they may allow the result to stand under their discretion.
 - F3) At the end of the inspection period, the competitor places the puzzle in a standing position. Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF).
     - F3a) The competitor must not change the positions of any pins from their scrambled positions before the start of the solve. Penalty: disqualification of the attempt (DNF).