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# Clarification Timing
Polymarket may issue clarifications at different stages while a market is active.
Clarifications usually appear when timing matters — before an event occurs, after an event, or during an ongoing dispute.
### Before an event
Polymarket may issue a clarification before an upcoming event when the market question is ambiguous. This helps traders understand how the event will be evaluated for resolution.
*Example*: In *Fact Check: Is Tyler Robinson queer?*, there was no clear way to determine whether Tyler Robinson was queer. Polymarket clarified that if he was in a relationship with a transgender individual, the market would resolve to Yes.
### After an event
If traders disagree over whether an event meets the market rules, Polymarket may issue a clarification to resolve the dispute. This typically happens when the wording is vague or the event only partially matches the criteria.
*Example*: After the U.S. added Russian Procurement Entities to a sanctions list, traders disagreed over whether that counted as imposing new sanctions. Polymarket clarified that it did.
### During a dispute
Clarifications may also be issued while a market is being disputed to guide Oracle voters toward Polymarket's intended resolution.
*Example*: In *Will Taylor Swift say "Sabrina" or "Carpenter" during Tonight Show on October 6?*, Taylor Swift said "Sabrina Carpenter" in extra content that was not part of the aired episode. Polymarket clarified that only mentions during the scheduled broadcast qualified.
