Example: rule No. 7, don't accept a Saturday night date after Wednesday.

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Competitors can either take part in the race when a date is announced, accept a full refund of their entry fee, or gain entry into the event next year.

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Kickstarter emphasizes project-based funding campaigns, and the projects they accept generally need to have a definite end-date and clear metrics for completion and success.

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