# Additional Clauses

Some markets include additional clauses that affect resolution.

### Data Finalization Clause

Sometimes, **resolution is delayed** for a set period of time to account for data changes. 

*Examples*: earthquake magnitude revisions, final YouTube view counts, athletic event stat corrections

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### Data Availability Clause

In other cases, **resolution waits** until the needed information becomes available.

*Examples*: recorded earthquake magnitude, release of delayed economic reports, publication of interview transcripts

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### Early Resolution Clause&#x20;

In single-outcome markets, **resolution can happen before the deadline** if the result is certain.

*Examples*: an event being canceled, a candidate dropping out of an election, a company being acquired before its planned IPO

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### Outcome Elimination Clause

In multi-outcome markets, **individual outcomes may be resolved to No** once it becomes mathematically or physically impossible for them to occur.

*Examples*: a sports team being mathematically eliminated from playoffs, a candidate missing the ballot filing deadline, a person becoming ineligible (such as through death or disqualification)

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