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# What am I allowed to advertise with co-op funds?

You can use co-op funds **only for advertising activities approved by the brand**, using **brand-compliant templates, channels, and formats** defined in the platform.
If a campaign or asset is not allowed, the system will forward it to an approval process.

### What you are allowed to advertise
In general, co-op funds can be used for:
* ✅ **Brand-approved advertising campaigns**
* ✅ **Products, services, or offers defined by the brand**
* ✅ **Campaigns created from approved templates**
* ✅ **Channels enabled by the brand** (e.g. digital, print, social, etc.)
* ✅ **Local promotions**, as long as they follow brand rules
All allowed options are **visible and selectable in the platform**.

### What is not allowed
Co-op funds **cannot** be used for:
* ❌ Non-brand or personal advertising
* ❌ Campaigns created outside approved templates (unless explicitly allowed)
* ❌ Channels or formats not enabled for your budget
* ❌ Content that violates brand guidelines or legal rules
* ❌ Campaigns outside the valid budget period
If something is not allowed, it will:
* not appear as an option, or
* be rejected during approval.

### How the platform enforces these rules
The platform helps you stay compliant by:
* Showing **only approved templates**
* Locking restricted fields in the editor
* Allowing only **eligible budgets** to be selected
* Routing campaigns through **mandatory approvals**
* Blocking submission if rules are not met
This protects both you and the brand.

### Brand-specific rules
Important to know:
* Each brand defines its **own co-op rules**
* Allowed channels and formats may differ per brand
* Budget types may be restricted to specific campaign types
* Approval requirements may vary
Always check rules **per brand**, not globally.

### How to be sure your campaign is allowed
To avoid rejections:
1. Start campaign creation from **Explore / Templates**
2. Use only available templates and channels
3. Follow editor restrictions
4. Read rejection reasons carefully if returned

### When to ask for clarification
Contact support or your brand representative if:
* You need a **custom campaign** not available in templates
* You are unsure whether a channel is eligible
* A campaign is rejected and the reason is unclear