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Handle Campaign Disputes
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3 steps
Updated May 2026A dispute means the brand believes something about the submitted work does not match the campaign brief or expectations. The right next step is to understand the issue, respond clearly, and keep the conversation tied to the campaign.
This guide covers how to handle that moment without making the situation worse.
1
Read the Dispute Context
Read the dispute reason alongside the campaign instructions before you respond. Make sure you understand exactly what the brand is challenging.
2
Respond with Clear Context
Use the campaign communication flow to explain what you submitted, answer questions, or clarify any misunderstanding.
3
Follow the Review Status Until It Clears
A dispute pauses clean approval and payout progress until the issue is resolved. Follow the campaign status, keep your response tied to the brief, and let distributeme review step in where distributeme says it will.
Best Practices
- Stay specific and factual in dispute communication
- Reference the campaign instructions when explaining your work
- Keep the key context inside distributeme where possible
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating a dispute like a final rejection before reading the issue
- Responding without reading the campaign instructions
- Moving key context outside distributeme
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a dispute always mean I will not be paid?
No. A dispute means the work still needs to be resolved. Final payout depends on what happens after that review.
What does distributeme do in a dispute?
distributeme keeps the dispute inside the campaign workflow and can review the issue through distributeme process before the work moves forward.
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