Commercial readiness is not a property of a video file by itself. It depends on the people, source materials, intended campaign, applicable agreements, and provider decisions behind the workflow.
Check the complete set of inputs
Identify the likenesses, voices, footage, music, graphics, scripts, and reference materials used to create the video. For each one, locate the evidence and scope that support the planned use. A generated output can still depend on rights in its inputs.
Review the final edit for new claims, endorsements, context, or distribution that differ from the approved brief. Changes introduced during editing can affect how an audience interprets the content and which restrictions apply.
Compare the campaign with its terms
Confirm client, product, category, territory, channel, duration, exclusivity, and any prohibited association. Check that each asset's record covers the specific use and that any required contract is current.
If a material field is unknown, treat readiness as unresolved. Do not expand the scope through assumption or rely on a general statement that the content is for marketing.
Verify external decisions by source
Where a model or platform requires review, check the actual provider response and its conditions. Confirm that the response belongs to the relevant account, model, region, asset, and request.
A draft submission, saved profile, internal checklist, or customer contract is not an upstream approval. Keep these states separate and say clearly when provider access is not connected.
Document the conclusion and limits
Store the checks performed, decision owners, evidence references, and open limitations. A clear record helps a later editor or account team understand why a video was considered ready for a particular distribution plan.
Approved.video focuses on keeping those records and upstream status visible in studio and app workflows. It does not provide legal advice or guarantee that any specific video is approved for commercial use.
CLARIFICATIONS
Questions & answers
Can a team label an AI video commercially cleared without provider review?
Only if no provider review is required and all relevant rights and terms support the use. The label should state exactly what was reviewed.