# Rules

Rules are the **foundation of every strategy**. They define *which products* are returned and *how they are ordered*.\
In the builder, rules are created by combining **Rule Blocks** (main sources of products) and **Custom Rules** (filters and transformations).

### How to combine rules

A rule typically looks like this:

1. Start with a **Rule Block** (e.g., *Products sorted by `Sales`*).
2. Apply one or more **Custom Rules** (e.g., *Filter `stock` > 0*, *Exclude `PDP product`*, *Pin `Hero product`*).
3. Define **output constraints** (number of products, fallback if not enough).

**Example:**

1. Rule Block: *Products sorted by `conversion rate` (desc)*
2. Filter: *`Stock` > 0*
3. Exclusion: *`Current product`*
4. Pin: *`Promo SKU` always at top*
5. Limit: *12 products*

This results in a **reliable, business-aligned product list** for your strategy.


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