> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://monopolyprotocolone.gitbook.io/monopolyprotocol-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://monopolyprotocolone.gitbook.io/monopolyprotocol-docs/appendices/terminology.md).

# Appendix E Supplementary Terminology

The following terms support interpretation of these supplementary pages and apply together with the definitions in the main whitepaper and individual market rules.

| **Term**               | **Meaning in these supplementary pages**                                                                                                                                   |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Market parameters      | The title, determination conditions, timing, outcome sources, risk controls and settlement information disclosed before an individual market opens.                        |
| Primary source         | The public or verifiable information source prioritized by the market rules for outcome determination or data validation.                                                  |
| Backup source          | An alternative information source that may be used according to publicly disclosed priorities when the primary source is unavailable, delayed, invalid or conflicting.     |
| Data version           | A version identifier used to distinguish data content, rule specifications or archived record states, supporting traceability and verification.                            |
| Timestamp              | An identifier recording when data collection, confirmation, publication or a settlement-related action occurs, interpreted according to the market’s applicable time zone. |
| Exception handling     | Preset procedures for missing or conflicting data, system anomalies, ambiguous rules or other situations that affect market operations.                                    |
| Verifiable record      | Rules, data or handling records that can be checked through on-chain records, market pages, public announcements or other appropriate technical means.                     |
| Operational continuity | The process of maintaining, restricting, pausing or restoring market operations and settlement under risk control and security principles.                                 |

## Applicability Notice

These supplementary pages do not constitute securities, investment, legal, tax or trading advice. Nor do they constitute a commitment regarding token prices, trading profits, market liquidity, continuous data availability or continued protocol operation. Users should independently decide whether to use relevant products or participate in relevant markets in light of applicable requirements in their jurisdictions and the risk disclosures in the main whitepaper.