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You uploaded a document. HTPBE? returned inconclusive. Now what?
If your first reaction was “the tool couldn’t figure it out,” you’re not alone — but that’s not what inconclusive means here. It’s a specific finding with a specific implication, and once you understand it, you’ll realize it’s often the most useful result HTPBE? can give you.
This guide explains all three verdicts and — most importantly — what action to take for every result you’ll see.
The Three Verdicts
