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Will VanMoof be bought or revived before 2024?
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YES

VanMoof, the e-bike maker has gone bankrupt. It is possible someone will buy them out, or buy their patents and brand.

Will resolve to yes if it's possible to buy any bike with VanMoof branding on it before 1 Jan 2024

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@ArthurBrussee Resolution might be premature here -- or at least it's confusing, since the description does not match the title. By the title, it seems like this is YES already, but by the "possible to buy any bike with VanMoof branding" condition given in the description, it seems like this shouldn't have resolved. (It seems likely to become yes, but it's also very possible that Lavoie will sell bikes of the VanMoof designs with Lavoie branding.)

I think it's possible for admins to adjust the resolution markets. You might consider asking them to adjust to N/A (if the ambiguity is too much and there's just no clear correct answer), or un-resolve and reopen (if you want to wait to see whether the condition in the description is met -- though I'm not sure if this is actually possible). Or you can leave it as is, if you think that the title is overridingly important (but then why is there a condition in the description at all?).

Navigating this sort of divergence between title and description can lead to a lot of conflict. Fortunately this market stayed small and low-stakes! Just something to consider when creating your next one :)

@jcb hiya, my apologies, I should have reread my own question properly before closing. You're right that the condition in the description is much less ambiguous and hasn't been met. Will keep this in mind in the future.