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 | Category             | Details                                                                    |
 | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | **Contest Format**   | Compete individually or in a team of two. Senior level can join but won't be elligible for the prize.      |
-| **Timeline**         | **2-4 weeks**, starting now!                                                 |
+| **Timeline**         | Accepting submission until August 1st 2025 end of day.                                                 |
 | **Technology**       | **ASP.NET for REST API is mandatory.** Other libraries/tools are your choice. |
 | **Prize**            | glory, and eternal bragging rights! plus, the winner can choose a [Yubikey 5 Series](https://www.yubico.com/id/store/yubikey-5-series/) or an equivalently prized mouse, keyboard or headset of your choosing.          |                |
 | **Questions?**       | Submit an issue on this repository.                 |