# Unlocking Creator Deals

On Aardvark, deals are something you opt into — not something pushed at you.

They unlock through one simple action: following creators.

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#### What “unlocking” means

When you follow a creator, you unlock access to the deals they’ve chosen to share.

Those deals:

* Become available to you
* Appear automatically when you visit a supported brand
* Stay tied to that creator, transparently

There’s nothing extra you need to do.

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#### Why deals are sometimes locked

You may occasionally see that a deal is locked or unavailable. This usually means one of three things:

* You’re not following the creator yet
* The creator doesn’t currently have an active deal for that brand
* The deal is no longer valid

In most cases, following the creator is all it takes.

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#### What happens after you unlock a deal

Once a deal is unlocked:

* It’s ready to use when you shop
* You’ll see clear instructions on how it works
* You’ll know exactly which creator you’re supporting

Aardvark keeps everything clear and intentional — no guessing required.

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#### No pressure, ever

You’re never required to unlock deals.

You can:

* Follow creators without using every deal
* Unfollow at any time
* Shop without seeing anything extra

Aardvark adapts to how you prefer to shop, not the other way around.