Policy Conflict Resolution Engine
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When policies
collide.

Apex Gear has 26 policy clauses across 4 layers of authority. When a customer files a return, these policies can contradict each other. Verdict resolves the conflict in real time.

How it works

1Support ticket arrives
2Algolia searches 26 policy clauses
3Conflicting policies detected
4Verdict resolves by layer hierarchy

Policy hierarchy

L4SituationalDamage overrides, hygiene blocks
L3ProductTreadmill motor warranty
L2CategoryElectronics, fitness
L1Store-wide30-day return window

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verdict — Pro-Treadmill X500 motor failure
APPROVED

Warranty Claim

Pro-Treadmill X500 · Jamie Chen · Order #48291

The refund is approved because the Pro-Treadmill X500 motor is defective and covered by the 2-year motor warranty. The product-specific warranty (Layer 3) overrides the general 30-day return policy (Layer 1) for mechanical defects.

RET-1.1Overridden

General Return Policy

30-day window expired. Purchase was 45 days ago.

VS
WAR-3.1Prevails

Pro-Treadmill Motor Warranty

2-year coverage for motor defects. Failure at 6 weeks.

Resolution Rule

Product-specific warranty (Layer 3) overrides store-wide return policy (Layer 1) for mechanical defects per conflict hierarchy.

Recommended Action

Process warranty claim for Pro-Treadmill X500. Offer motor repair or full unit replacement under 2-year motor warranty (WAR-3.1).

Algolia Search Pipeline — 3 queries, 8 hits

5 hits
return refund policypolicy_type:return
2 hits
Pro-Treadmill X500 warrantyproduct_tags:treadmills
1 hits
defective item overridepolicy_layer:4