A6) Ending the solve
A6a) The competitor ends the solve by releasing the puzzle and then stopping the timer.
A6b) It is the competitor's responsibility that the timer is stopped correctly.
A6c) The timer must be stopped using both hands, with both hands flat and palms down. Penalty: 2 seconds.
A6d) The competitor must fully release the puzzle before stopping the timer. Penalty: 2 seconds.
A6e) The competitor must not touch or move the puzzle until the judge has inspected the puzzle. Penalty: disqualification of the solve.
A6f) The competitor must not reset the timer until the judge has written down the result on the competition sheet. Penalty: disqualification of the solve (courtesy of judge).
A6g) The judge must inspect the puzzle without making moves or aligning faces and must determine whether the puzzle has been completely solved.
A6h) In case of a dispute no moves or alignments must be applied to the puzzle until the dispute has been settled, involving the main judge if needed. Penalty: disqualification of the solve (courtesy of judge).
A6i) Time penalties for Ending the Solve are not cumulative. There is a maximum of 1 time penalty for Ending the Solve.