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Polymarket Hidden-Looking Resolution Clauses, Explained
Some Polymarket markets resolve 50-50 if neither outcome occurs by the deadline. Here is how to spot them before you trade.
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What is a fallback resolution clause?
A fallback resolution clause is the part of a Polymarket market rules block that defines what happens when neither defined outcome occurs by the market deadline. The most common shape is a 50-50 split — the market pays out evenly to both sides — but other shapes exist (no-resolve, cancel-and-refund). The clause is set at market creation and shown in the Rules section before any trade is placed.
How to find the resolution clause BEFORE trading
- Open the market page at
polymarket.com/event/<slug>. - Scroll to the "Rules" section and read the full rules block — not just the title or the headline question.
- Look for phrases like "if neither", "if no", "fallback", "resolve 50-50", or "cancel and refund". These are the markers of a fallback clause.