[RTTY] BARTG start time / off time rule question (urgent!)

[Tyron]

I have been operating in the current BARTG HF RTTY contest, my first 
contact was at 04:55 Saturday.

Now checking my operating and rest periods I'm not sure if my start 
delay of 2 hours 55 minutes will count as off time or operating time?! 
The rules state rest periods may not be less than 3 hours.

Have I been foolish or need I not worry? I'd be very grateful for any 
advice please, I really don't want to be disqualified!

Thanks and regards to all,

Tyron, M1AQV
(RTTY contest newbie!)