diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 299cef5..795b5de 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -25,3 +25,15 @@ Thumbs.db
 
 # Lock file (optional — remove if you want to commit it)
 # Cargo.lock
+
+# Task files
+task1.md
+
+# Task files
+task1.md
+
+# Task files
+task1.md
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+# Task files
+task1.md
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 503f933..a0a6f74 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -129,10 +129,10 @@ is_funded(match_id) -> bool
 
 ```
 submit_result(match_id, winner)
-verify_result(match_id) -> bool
-execute_payout(match_id)
 ```
 
+`submit_result` is called by the trusted oracle address. It verifies the caller, records the winner, and immediately executes the payout (or refund on draw) in a single transaction. There are no separate `verify_result` or `execute_payout` functions.
+
 ## 🧪 Testing
 
 Comprehensive test suite covering:
diff --git a/contracts/oracle/src/lib.rs b/contracts/oracle/src/lib.rs
index 2c5d532..99f8a5b 100644
--- a/contracts/oracle/src/lib.rs
+++ b/contracts/oracle/src/lib.rs
@@ -149,7 +149,22 @@ impl OracleContract {
     }
 
     /// Admin removes a previously submitted result from persistent storage.
+    ///
+    /// # Errors
+    /// - [`Error::ContractPaused`] — contract is paused.
+    /// - [`Error::Unauthorized`] — contract has not been initialized or caller is not the admin.
+    /// - [`Error::ResultNotFound`] — no result exists for `match_id`.
     pub fn delete_result(env: Env, match_id: u64) -> Result<(), Error> {
+        extend_instance_ttl(&env);
+        if env
+            .storage()
+            .instance()
+            .get(&DataKey::Paused)
+            .unwrap_or(false)
+        {
+            return Err(Error::ContractPaused);
+        }
+
         let admin: Address = env
             .storage()
             .instance()
@@ -781,6 +796,31 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(result, Err(Ok(Error::ResultNotFound)));
     }
 
+    /// Test that delete_result is blocked when the contract is paused.
+    #[test]
+    fn test_delete_result_blocked_when_paused() {
+        let (env, contract_id, ..) = setup();
+        let client = OracleContractClient::new(&env, &contract_id);
+
+        // Submit a result so there is something to delete
+        client.submit_result(
+            &0u64,
+            &String::from_str(&env, "chess_game_99"),
+            &Winner::Player2,
+        );
+        assert!(client.has_result(&0u64));
+
+        // Pause the contract
+        client.pause();
+
+        // Attempt delete_result — must be blocked
+        let result = client.try_delete_result(&0u64);
+        assert_eq!(result, Err(Ok(Error::ContractPaused)));
+
+        // Result must still exist
+        assert!(client.has_result(&0u64));
+    }
+
     #[test]
     #[should_panic]
     fn test_delete_result_requires_admin_auth() {
diff --git a/docs/architecture.md b/docs/architecture.md
index 6a2830b..2f4267f 100644
--- a/docs/architecture.md
+++ b/docs/architecture.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Checkmate-Escrow is a trustless chess wagering platform built on Stellar Soroban
 ┌─────────────┐     create/deposit/cancel     ┌──────────────────┐
 │   Players   │ ─────────────────────────────▶│  Escrow Contract │
 └─────────────┘                               └────────┬─────────┘
-                                                       │ submit_result / execute_payout
+                                                       │ submit_result (payout inline)
 ┌─────────────┐     verify game result                 │
 │   Oracle    │ ─────────────────────────────▶─────────┘
 └─────────────┘
@@ -115,6 +115,49 @@ Returned by `get_match(match_id)`. All fields below are stable and safe to read.
 
 | Function | Signature | Description |
 |----------|-----------|-------------|
-| `submit_result` | `(match_id: u64, winner: Winner)` | Oracle submits the verified match result. |
-| `verify_result` | `(match_id: u64) -> bool` | Returns `true` if a result has been submitted. |
-| `execute_payout` | `(match_id: u64)` | Transfers escrowed funds to the winner (or refunds on draw). |
+| `submit_result` | `(match_id: u64, winner: Winner)` | Oracle submits the verified match result. Payout (or draw refund) is executed atomically in the same transaction — there are no separate `verify_result` or `execute_payout` functions. |
+
+#### Read Indexes
+
+| Function | Signature | Description |
+|----------|-----------|-------------|
+| `get_player_matches` | `(player: Address) -> Vec<u64>` | Returns all match IDs (past and present) for a player. |
+| `get_active_matches` | `() -> Vec<u64>` | Returns match IDs currently in `Pending` or `Active` state. |
+
+## Index Behavior, TTL Caveats, and Pagination
+
+### Player-Match Index (`get_player_matches`)
+
+`get_player_matches` reads a `Vec<u64>` stored under `DataKey::PlayerMatches(player)` in persistent storage. The index is append-only: a match ID is added when `create_match` is called and is **never removed**, regardless of the match outcome. This means:
+
+- The list grows monotonically over a player's lifetime.
+- It includes `Completed` and `Cancelled` matches as well as live ones.
+- To determine a match's current state, call `get_match(match_id)` for each ID.
+
+### Active-Match Index (`get_active_matches`)
+
+`get_active_matches` reads `DataKey::ActiveMatches` from persistent storage. A match ID is added on `create_match` and removed when the match transitions to `Completed` or `Cancelled`. This index therefore reflects only live matches (`Pending` or `Active` state) at the time of the call.
+
+> **Caveat:** Because the index is stored in persistent storage and updated by separate transactions, there is a brief window where a match may appear in the active index after its terminal transition has been committed but before the index write has been confirmed. Treat `get_active_matches` as a best-effort snapshot and always verify state with `get_match` before acting on a result.
+
+### TTL Caveats
+
+Both indexes are stored in **persistent storage** with a TTL of `MATCH_TTL_LEDGERS` (~30 days at 5 s/ledger). The TTL is extended each time the index entry is written (on `create_match`, `submit_result`, `cancel_match`, `expire_match`). However:
+
+- If no matches are created or resolved for a player for ~30 days, `PlayerMatches` for that player may expire and `get_player_matches` will return an empty list.
+- `ActiveMatches` is refreshed on every match state change, so it is unlikely to expire on an active deployment.
+- Individual `Match` records in persistent storage follow the same ~30-day TTL and are extended on every write to that match.
+
+Off-chain indexers should not rely solely on these on-chain indexes for long-term history. Subscribe to contract events (`match.created`, `match.result`, `match.cancelled`) for a durable record.
+
+### Pagination
+
+Neither `get_player_matches` nor `get_active_matches` supports server-side pagination — both return the full `Vec<u64>` in a single call. For deployments with a large number of matches, apply client-side slicing:
+
+```rust
+// Example: fetch page of 20 starting at offset 40
+let all_ids = client.get_player_matches(&player);
+let page: Vec<u64> = all_ids.iter().skip(40).take(20).collect();
+```
+
+If on-chain pagination becomes necessary, the recommended approach is to introduce a `get_player_matches_page(player, offset, limit)` function that reads the stored `Vec` and returns a slice — avoiding the need to change the storage layout.
diff --git a/docs/oracle.md b/docs/oracle.md
index a12813b..def4fcc 100644
--- a/docs/oracle.md
+++ b/docs/oracle.md
@@ -85,6 +85,40 @@ oracle_client.submit_result(&match_id, &game_id, &MatchResult::Player1Wins);
 
 ---
 
+## Result Deletion Policy (`delete_result`)
+
+The oracle contract exposes a `delete_result` function that allows the admin to remove a previously submitted result from persistent storage:
+
+```rust
+oracle_client.delete_result(&match_id); // → Result<(), Error>
+```
+
+### Why it exists
+
+On-chain persistent storage has a finite TTL (~30 days). In normal operation results expire naturally. `delete_result` exists for two narrow operational cases:
+
+1. **Erroneous submission** — the oracle submitted a result for the wrong `match_id` (e.g., due to a bug or misconfiguration) before the escrow payout was triggered. Deletion allows the correct result to be re-submitted.
+2. **Storage reclamation** — proactively freeing storage rent for results that are no longer needed (e.g., after a dispute is fully resolved off-chain).
+
+### Trust assumptions and risks
+
+`delete_result` is an admin-only operation and is **blocked while the contract is paused**. Despite these guards, deletion carries meaningful trust implications:
+
+| Risk | Detail |
+|------|--------|
+| Audit trail removal | Deleting a result removes the on-chain record of that outcome. Anyone relying solely on `get_result` for historical verification will see `ResultNotFound` after deletion. |
+| Re-submission after deletion | Once deleted, a new result can be submitted for the same `match_id`. A compromised or malicious admin could use this to alter the apparent outcome of a match. |
+| Payout already executed | If the escrow payout has already been triggered by `submit_result`, deleting the oracle record does not reverse the payout. The escrow contract state is independent. |
+
+### Expected operational use
+
+- **Do not** use `delete_result` as routine cleanup. Results should be left to expire naturally via TTL.
+- **Do** use it only to correct a demonstrably erroneous submission, and only before the corresponding escrow `submit_result` has been called.
+- Any deletion should be logged off-chain (e.g., via the admin's operational runbook) since the on-chain event record will no longer contain the original submission after deletion.
+- In production, admin keys should be held in a multi-sig wallet so that deletion requires multiple approvals, reducing the risk of unilateral misuse.
+
+---
+
 ## has_result vs has_result_admin
 
 The oracle contract exposes two ways to check whether a result has been
diff --git a/docs/security.md b/docs/security.md
index 70e3fdf..39b24a7 100644
--- a/docs/security.md
+++ b/docs/security.md
@@ -53,9 +53,10 @@ Both contracts have admin addresses with elevated privileges. Compromise of admi
 
 ### Oracle Contract Admin Powers
 
-- **Pause/Unpause**: Can halt result submissions
+- **Pause/Unpause**: Can halt result submissions (and block `delete_result` while paused)
 - **Admin Rotation**: Can change the oracle admin address
 - **Result Submission**: Can submit results directly (bypassing automated oracle)
+- **Result Deletion**: Can remove a stored result via `delete_result`. This is an irreversible on-chain action — see [Result Deletion Policy](oracle.md#result-deletion-policy-delete_result) for risks and expected use.
 
 ### Risk Mitigations