Feature

Every Client Approval Comes With a Receipt

When a client approves a deliverable in ClientProof, a timestamped receipt is generated automatically with a verification code, the client name, the exact file approved, and a confirmation statement.

ClientProof dashboard showing client delivery status overview
ClientProof project page with milestones and status visibility
No-login client accessOne link for updates and files$19 pricingFreelancer + agency ready

Approval receipts that protect scope and remove sign-off ambiguity

Email approvals are easy to lose and hard to verify later. A quick 'approved' reply rarely captures the exact version reviewed, the final decision context, or a reliable audit trail that both sides can reference. That becomes risky when scope changes are requested after approval. ClientProof solves this by creating a receipt for every approval decision. The receipt includes the client name, the deliverable name and version, the decision timestamp, a unique verification code, and a confirmation statement. Teams can print or save the receipt as PDF, and clients can access the same record from the project page. This creates practical protection without extra admin work. Instead of reconstructing old email threads during disputes, agencies can point to a permanent approval log tied to specific files and milestones. Every receipt is stored in the project history, so approvals stay clear long after delivery.

Teams usually adopt this workflow to reduce repeated recap messages, avoid tool-switching confusion, and give clients one clear destination for updates, files, and decisions.

What you get

  • Receipt fields include client name, deliverable version, timestamp, and verification code
  • Automatic generation on every approval decision with no manual steps required
  • Printable and PDF-friendly format for project records and handoff documentation
  • Shared visibility for both agency and client so sign-off stays transparent
  • Version-level traceability that links each decision to the exact approved file
  • Permanent audit trail in the project approvals history

Feature comparison snapshot

Use this matrix to evaluate whether ClientProof fits your client-delivery workflow better than alternatives.

FeatureClientProofEmail approval
No-login client accessYesVaries by tool
Status + files in one client viewBuilt-inOften split across tools
Client approval clarityStructuredCommonly scattered
Setup speed for first projectFastCan require extra configuration
Best fitFreelancers and agencies focused on delivery visibilityOther tools
WinnerBest for client-facing delivery clarityBest for broader or internal workflows

Choose ClientProof if...

  • You want clients to see updates, files, and approvals in one link.
  • You need faster signoffs with less recap messaging.
  • You care about professional delivery visibility without login friction.

Choose alternatives if...

  • You need broader workflows beyond client delivery and another tool fits your stack.
  • You can tolerate multi-tool navigation for clients.
  • Your team prioritizes internal flexibility over client-facing simplicity.

Implementation flow

1

Create a project in ClientProof and define your milestones.

2

Upload deliverables and attach approval requirements to each one.

3

Send your client the project link — they open it with no login required.

4

View the approval audit trail as decisions come in — no email chasing needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is a client approval receipt?

A client approval receipt is a document that records when a client approved a specific deliverable, including a timestamp, verification code, and the name of the file approved. ClientProof generates one automatically for every approval decision.

Can my client download their approval receipt?

Yes. The approval receipt is accessible to both the agency and the client and can be printed or saved as a PDF directly from the project page.

What happens if a client disputes an approval?

Each approval receipt contains a unique verification code tied to the specific decision, the client's identity, and a timestamp. This provides documented evidence of what was approved and when.

Is the approval receipt legally binding?

An approval receipt provides documented evidence of a client decision but is not a substitute for a formal contract. It is most useful as a scope protection tool that establishes a clear record of what was reviewed and agreed upon.

Does every approval automatically generate a receipt?

Yes. Every approval decision in ClientProof, whether approved or changes requested, automatically creates a timestamped receipt record. No extra steps are required.

Where are approval receipts stored?

Approval receipts are stored permanently in the Approvals tab of each project and are accessible at any time. They are never deleted when a project is archived.

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