Marketing disclosure, consent & dark patterns · Working
Copy clearance
Also called: advertising clearance
ELI5
Approval of marketing copy after legal, regulatory or brand review.
Used in conversation
“Can we state who receives the right created by copy clearance, and when it applies?”
Pitch context
You will see “Copy clearance” in brand decks, campaign plans, research reports and performance reviews when the discussion reaches marketing disclosure, consent & dark patterns.
Why it matters: In marketing disclosure, consent & dark patterns, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Connected terms
- Legal reviewThe search label “Copy clearance” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 5
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission — Advertising and Marketing GuidanceDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- American Marketing Association — Definitions of Marketing and BrandSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- Google Analytics Help — Google Analytics dimensions and metricsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Google Ads Help — Google Ads metrics and reportingSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Interactive Advertising Bureau — Measurement guidelines and standardsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16