> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.clearoffer.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Offer status and lifecycle

> Understand offer states from creation to acceptance or expiration.

Offers move through clear states so your team always knows what’s next.

## States

<CardGroup cols={4}>
  <Card title="Unpublished" icon="file">
    Created and saved; not yet sent to the candidate.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Published/Sent" icon="paper-plane">
    Shared with the candidate via a secure link.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accepted" icon="circle-check">
    Candidate accepted the offer.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Expired" icon="clock">
    Past the expiration date; no longer accessible.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common actions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Edit">
    Update details anytime before acceptance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Share">
    Generate a secure link to send the offer.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Change status">
    Publish/send, rescind (if applicable), or extend the expiration date.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Set realistic expiration dates and keep candidates informed about timelines.
</Tip>