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# How Are Markets Clarified?

How are markets on Polymarket clarified?

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## ​Overview

- Markets are resolved according to the rules set forth on the market page.

- The rules specify the resolution source, the market end date, and they outline how the market should resolve in various edge-cases.

- The market title describes the market, but the rules define how it should be resolved.

- When a market is clarified, the order book is cleared and all resting orders cancelled at the time of clarification. If a clarification is announced in advance, the order book is also cleared at the time of the announcement

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