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 The challenge started **May 11, 2024** \
-It should finish after a year, **May 11, 2025** \
-However, it's extended by 3+7 days because of "No commit days" to **May 21, 2025**
+It must complete on or past **May 25, 2025**
 
 [What happens next?](/Minecon724/why-no-commit/src/branch/master/WHATNEXT.md)
 
 ### Rules
-Any contribution counts. A contribution is something that [lights up a box.](/Minecon724?tab=activity)
+- Any contribution counts. A contribution is anything that lights up a box in [your activity tab.](/Minecon724?tab=activity) Anything goes.
+- There must be a streak of contributions for at least a year, daily in **your** timezone.
+- The end must be announced at least 1 week prior.
+
+Failure to oblige will result in **failing** the challenge. \
+Your score (win or lose) is the amount of days you kept a streak for.
 
 ### Penalties
-- not my fault: **3 days**
-  * problems with this website or connectivity that are out of my control and last for a long time
-  * unplanned away from home
-- my fault: **7 days**
-  * I mess up the server
-  * planned away from home
+A penalty for not contributing is **7 days**.
+
+- Server problems? Your fault, you should've cared more. You do have accessible backups in another location, don't you? 
+- Internet problems? Your fault, you should've cared more. Use your mobile or ask someone. Eventually relocate.
+- Computer problems? Your fault, you should've cared more. Get another device, either by asking or.
+- Away from home? Your fault, you should've cared more. Get another device or prepare something to commit next time.
+- Not in capacity? Okay, let's stop here.
 
 ## No commit days: