ApproveThis manages your OriginStamp Integration approvals.

When Paper Trails Meet Blockchain

Let’s cut to the chase: approvals suck. Chasing down signatures, wondering if Karen in Legal saw your email, digging through Slack to find that one PDF from three months ago. Now imagine proving that PDF wasn’t tampered with. Enter the combo of ApproveThis and OriginStamp – like giving your approval process a blockchain-powered backbone.

ApproveThis handles the messy human part: routing files, getting decisions, and keeping everyone honest. OriginStamp does the digital heavy lifting, anchoring documents to multiple blockchains so you can prove exactly when something existed and that it hasn’t been altered. Together? You get approvals that don’t just feel official – they’re legally verifiable.

Why This Isn’t Just Another Integration

Most workflow tools talk about “streamlining.” We’re talking about killing two very specific demons:

• “Who changed this?” syndrome: OriginStamp timestamps lock files the moment they enter your approval chain
• Approval black holes: ApproveThis forces decisions, deadlines, and accountability into every step

Example: A marketing agency sends a client contract. With this setup, the contract gets timestamped when created, every edit is tracked via ApproveThis’ version control, and final sign-off includes a blockchain certificate. No more “But the terms were different yesterday!”

Real Teams Actually Using This (Without Losing Their Minds)

Legal Teams: Killing Contract Disputers

Law firms use ApproveThis to route NDAs between partners, then auto-stamp finalized versions with OriginStamp. When a client claims a contract was altered post-signature? Pull the timestamp certificate. Bonus: External clients approve via email without needing OriginStamp logins.

Procurement: When $50K Orders Need Audit Trails

Manufacturing companies set approval thresholds in ApproveThis – anything over $10k gets CFO review. Once approved, purchase orders get blockchain timestamps. During audits, they prove POs weren’t modified after approval. Finance teams sleep better.

Creative Agencies: No More “That’s Not the Final Logo”

Design teams send logo drafts through ApproveThis. When clients approve, OriginStamp timestamps the final file. Later disputes about which version was approved? Resolved in 2 clicks. Plus, approvers don’t need design software – they review via email or ApproveThis’ dashboard.

Setting This Up Without an IT Degree

Zapier does the heavy lifting. Two main ways to connect them:

Option 1: Stamp First, Ask Questions Later

1. OriginStamp detects a new file upload (contract, design, invoice)
2. Zapier triggers an ApproveThis workflow: “Need legal approval on this stamped doc”
3. Lawyers approve/deny via email or dashboard. All activity logged with timestamps

Option 2: Approve Now, Stamp Forever

1. ApproveThis gets a new request (e.g., marketing wants to publish a whitepaper)
2. Once approved, Zapier sends the final PDF to OriginStamp
3. Blockchain timestamp certificate gets saved back to ApproveThis as proof

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-route high-risk docs – anything tagged “sensitive” gets both legal and CFO approval before stamping.

Why Your Team Leads Will Actually Like This

Legal & Compliance

They care about two things: avoiding liability and passing audits. OriginStamp timestamps meet EU eIDAS standards, and ApproveThis logs every approval step. Suddenly, compliance isn’t chasing people – it’s automated.

Operations Managers

ApproveThis’ real-time dashboard shows bottlenecks. Pair that with OriginStamp’s API – if a critical doc hasn’t been stamped 24hrs after approval, auto-nudge the responsible team. Ops stops being the hallway police.

External Partners

Clients and vendors hate creating accounts. With ApproveThis, they approve via email. OriginStamp certs get sent as PDF attachments. No training, no logins – just click “Approve” and get an immutable record.

The Nuts and Bolts You Actually Care About

Costs: ApproveThis charges per workflow admin, not approvers. OriginStamp has a free tier (50 stamps/month). Translation: Scale without per-user fees bleeding you dry.

Security: OriginStamp doesn’t store your files – just their hashes. ApproveThis uses AES-256 encryption. Together, it’s safer than that Excel “password” your CFO uses.

Maintenance: Set up delegation rules in ApproveThis so when Karen’s on vacation, approvals auto-route to her backup. Timestamps still happen on schedule.

“But Our Current Process Works Fine”

Does it though? How many hours last month were spent:

• Resolving “I never got that email” disputes?
• Recreating approval chains during audits?
• Explaining to clients why they can’t edit signed contracts?

This integration isn’t about flashy tech – it’s about eliminating those conversations. The timestamps and approval logs become your silent enforcers.

Getting Started (Without the Usual BS)

1. Grab a Zapier account – free tier works
2. Connect ApproveThis and OriginStamp
3. Pick one process to automate first – vendor contracts, campaign approvals, etc.
4. Set thresholds in ApproveThis (e.g., auto-approve small expenses, escalate big ones)
5. Test with a real file – see how the timestamp certificate attaches automatically

Total setup time: 23 minutes (we timed it). Ongoing effort: Basically zero.

Bottom Line: This Isn’t Just Another Workflow Toy

Combining ApproveThis and OriginStamp via Zapier solves three real problems:

1. Approvals take forever because people are lazy → Enforce deadlines with auto-routing
2. Documents get “lost” or edited post-approval → Blockchain timestamps don’t lie
3. Audits turn into scavenger hunts → Every step logged in one dashboard

It’s not sexy, but neither are lawsuits or blown deadlines. Pick a high-stakes process, connect the apps, and watch how fast “We need proof” turns into “Here’s the timestamp.”

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