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 in anticipation of 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 on 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 outcome is only partially met.

Example: After the US 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. This helps keep the process fair and consistent while the community reviews evidence.

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.