I do not think it is a matter of terms being understood or not.
The term regarding the deadline is in clear English. I do not see how this is unclear or hard to understand. I think this is a matter of members simply not bothering to read terms. Or if they do, they simply don't care.
I think so too sir, maybe as good as the rule added with the guess time limit sir!
example => date of guess date and time limit for guessing.
12-3-2019 when the contest starts
16-3-2019 contes closed at 23.00 for closing guesses.