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Overview

Self-approval lets an eligible uploader approve their own promotion. It is always an active decision. Adclear never approves the promotion automatically.

Workspace controlled

Your workspace decides which content and people are eligible.

Server enforced

Adclear checks eligibility again when the uploader approves.

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How eligibility works

Your workspace uses one of two models. Ask your admin which is active.
Configurable self-approval is managed at the workspace level under Settings > Compliance > Self Approval.Rules can limit self-approval by:
  • channel;
  • product;
  • jurisdiction;
  • named users, roles, or everyone; and
  • AI requirement.
A rule must match every attribute configured on it. If several matching rules target the uploader, a named-user rule takes priority over a role rule, then a rule for everyone. Within the selected level, the stricter AI requirement applies.The uploader does not need reviewer permission for the promotion’s jurisdiction. Self-approval entitlement and reviewer permission are separate settings.If no rule matches the promotion, Adclear blocks self-approval and the standard review workflow applies.
In both models:
  • the promotion’s Self Approval setting must be on;
  • the person approving must be the uploader; and
  • AI evaluation must finish before approval.

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When self-approval is ineligible

Eligibility is determined by the self-approval rules configured for your workspace. These rules define which combinations of channel, product, and jurisdiction are permitted for self-approval, and which users are eligible.If a promotion does not match any active self-approval rule, Adclear displays an ineligibility notice in the promotion sidebar and blocks the self-approval action. The standard review workflow applies instead.Each self-approval rule also sets what is Required before approval, controlling how AI evaluation affects self-approval:
  • Nothing: approve regardless of Adclear AI review comments.
  • All Adclear AI comments answered: the review must finish and every comment on the latest version needs a reply.
  • No modifications required: the review must finish with nothing flagged.

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Required before approval

Admins choose one requirement for each rule:
  • Nothing — the uploader can self-approve regardless of Adclear AI review comments.
  • All Adclear AI comments answered — the review must finish and every comment on the latest version needs a reply.
  • No modifications required — the review must finish with nothing flagged.
Adclear checks the current rule, promotion details, uploader, and AI state when approval is attempted. A visible toggle does not bypass those checks.

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Approve your promotion

1

Prepare and submit the promotion

Create the promotion and submit it for review. If your workspace uses legacy self-approval, turn on Self Approval before submitting.
2

Wait for AI evaluation

Complete any action required by the selected rule, such as responding to AI comments.
3

Review the content

Check the promotion and the AI findings before making your decision.
4

Approve

Select Approve. Adclear checks eligibility and records you as both uploader and approver.
If the promotion is no longer eligible, Adclear blocks self-approval. Send it through the normal reviewer workflow or ask a workspace admin to check the rule.

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Conditional approval and the next version

A reviewer can conditionally approve a promotion and explain what must change. The next version can use self-approval when the conditional workflow permits it. Read the review comment, make the requested changes, and upload the new version. Adclear checks eligibility again before the new version is approved.

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Find self-approved promotions

The Promotion Dashboard includes a Self-approved badge and filter. The badge appears only when:
  • the promotion is approved;
  • self-approval was selected; and
  • the recorded approver is the uploader.
Variation-group parent rows do not show the badge. Open the individual variation to see its result.

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Admin setup

Go to Settings > Compliance > Self Approval in your workspace to create and manage self-approval rules. See Configure self-approval rules.

Promotion statuses

Understand approved, conditionally approved, and other review outcomes.

After review

What uploaders should do after each decision.

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Still need help?

Contact support at support@adclear.ai.