As the title says, the start/end time, and rule specifics are not set properly, and I would like to suggest a couple

As an universal rule in either any% and NG+ any% , time should start at difficulty confirmation. As for the time ends, I'm not really sure on when it should be stopped. Personally, I stop the timer when the last "END" pops up in the result screen. But, it could also be when you shoot Aya at the end. As for LVL1 runs, it should be noted that we must forbid using Special weaponry or items, or create an any% LVL1 NG+, but that's just my opinion of it.

Anyways, let me know what you guys think of this! Thanks for reading

Edit: Also: RTA or In-game time? I post RTA, but also include In-game time in the post