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Decline a proposal you do not wish to accept

Use Decline only when you intend to record that response to the proposal.

Updated 2026-11-11

For a proposal in Sent or Viewed status, the details panel offers Decline alongside Accept & sign. Choose Decline when that is the response you intend to record for the proposal.

The current action submits the decline directly; it does not collect a reason in a separate text field. Read the title and terms carefully before selecting it, especially if several proposals are open.

A successful action shows Proposal declined and closes the panel. If you want to explain the reason, send the team a message identifying the proposal. If you only need a question answered or a term revised, ask first rather than using Decline as a temporary hold.

If you decline by mistake, contact the team promptly with the proposal title and intended response. Do not assume you can reverse the recorded outcome by reopening the panel. The team may need to provide a revised or new proposal. An error message instead of the success confirmation means you should check the current status before assuming the decline saved.

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