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# Bug Bounties

- [Pre-Launch Bounty](https://docs.sherlock.xyz/bug-bounties/pre-launch-bounty.md): A Web3 bug bounty is a program that rewards security researchers for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities.
- [Post-Launch Bounty](https://docs.sherlock.xyz/bug-bounties/post-launch-bounty.md): Sherlock protects teams against hacks at every step of the journey
- [Platform Rules](https://docs.sherlock.xyz/bug-bounties/post-launch-bounty/platform-rules.md)
- [Dispute Resolution](https://docs.sherlock.xyz/bug-bounties/post-launch-bounty/dispute-resolution.md)
- [Criteria for Bug Bounty reports validity](https://docs.sherlock.xyz/bug-bounties/criteria-for-bug-bounty-reports-validity.md): This page includes the standards, duplication clarifications and general out of scope issues general for all Bug Bounty programs.