# Conflict Resolution When a conflict is detected, it must be resolved before dependent actions can proceed. Cogna8 provides multiple resolution paths depending on the nature of the conflict. ## Resolution Options The system supports several resolution strategies: accepting the newer information, retaining the existing value, combining both into a unified value, or deferring the decision when more information is needed. {% hint style="info" %} All resolution actions are recorded in the audit trail with full context: who resolved it, which approach was chosen, when, and any notes provided. {% endhint %} ## After Resolution Once a conflict is resolved, the winning value becomes active state, and any dependent actions are re-evaluated against the updated state. If resolution is deferred, the conflict remains open and blocking behavior continues. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://cogna8-io.gitbook.io/docs/core-concepts/conflict-resolution.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.