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# Do I need approvals for everything?

**No — not everything requires approval.**
Approvals depend on the **brand**, **campaign type**, **budget**, and **level of customization**.
If approval is required, the platform will clearly show it and guide you through the process.

### When approval is required
You will need approval if a campaign:
* Uses **co-op funds**
* Is created under a **brand-managed budget**
* Includes **customized or non-standard content**
* Exceeds certain **budget thresholds**
* Uses **specific channels** defined by the brand (e.g. print, radio, special formats)
In these cases, the campaign is submitted for review before it can proceed.

### When approval is *not* required
Approval may **not** be required when:
* You use **fully pre-approved templates**
* No restricted fields are changed
* The campaign follows standard brand rules
* The brand allows auto-approval for that campaign type
If no approval is needed, the campaign can move forward immediately.

### How you know if approval is needed
The platform makes this explicit:
* You will see a **status** such as *Pending approval*
* The **Submit** button will trigger an approval flow if required
* The campaign status page shows **who is reviewing it**
* If rejected, you will see **clear rejection reasons**
You do not need to guess — the system handles this for you.

### Who approves campaigns
Depending on the brand, approvals may be done by:
* Brand marketing teams
* Regional or district managers
* Legal or compliance teams
Some campaigns may go through **multiple approval steps**.

### Important to know
* Approval rules are **brand-specific**
* Approval requirements can differ between campaign types
* You cannot bypass mandatory approvals
* Faster approvals usually happen when templates and rules are followed