diff --git a/partner_tier_validation/models/res_partner.py b/partner_tier_validation/models/res_partner.py
index 34e78d17e22..e3e5ac488ef 100644
--- a/partner_tier_validation/models/res_partner.py
+++ b/partner_tier_validation/models/res_partner.py
@@ -27,21 +27,16 @@ def _tier_revalidation_fields(self, values):
     @api.model
     def create(self, vals):
         new = super().create(vals)
-        if new.need_validation and new.state != "confirmed":
-            new.active = False
-        else:
-            new.active = True
+        if not new.need_validation:
             new.state = "confirmed"
+
         return new
 
     def write(self, vals):
-        # Changing certain fields required new validation process
+        # Changing certain fields requires validation process
         revalidate_fields = self._tier_revalidation_fields(vals)
         if any(x in revalidate_fields for x in vals.keys()):
             self.mapped("review_ids").unlink()
             vals["state"] = "draft"
 
-        # Automatically update active flag depending on state
-        if "state" in vals:
-            vals["active"] = vals["state"] == "confirmed"
         return super().write(vals)
diff --git a/partner_tier_validation/readme/CONFIGURATION.rst b/partner_tier_validation/readme/CONFIGURATION.rst
index f2c56d72eb7..1e7bfc8998c 100644
--- a/partner_tier_validation/readme/CONFIGURATION.rst
+++ b/partner_tier_validation/readme/CONFIGURATION.rst
@@ -4,7 +4,3 @@ that can be used as a starting point fot this configuration.
 
 This configuration is done at
 *Settings > Technical > Tier Validations > Tier Definition*.
-
-Note that, since Contacts start as archived records,
-the *Definition Domain* must include ``"|",["active","=",True],["active","=",False]``.
-Otherwise the validation rule won't apply correctly in new records.
diff --git a/partner_tier_validation/readme/DESCRIPTION.rst b/partner_tier_validation/readme/DESCRIPTION.rst
index fe2b83fe66f..000fa7fec20 100644
--- a/partner_tier_validation/readme/DESCRIPTION.rst
+++ b/partner_tier_validation/readme/DESCRIPTION.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 Adds an approval workflow to Partners.
-The default rule requires new company Contacts to be approved
-before they can be used.
+The default rule sets new company Contacts to the Draft state.
 
 The rule can be extended to new non-company contact,
 but beware that may cause issues with automatically created new contacts,
@@ -8,5 +7,3 @@ such as the ones generated when processing incoming emails.
 
 If the 'Is Company' or 'Parent' field changes then the contact is Request
 for approval.
-
-For this, the new Contact record is kept as "Archived" until it is approved.
diff --git a/partner_tier_validation/readme/USAGE.rst b/partner_tier_validation/readme/USAGE.rst
index 40016f54a5b..cf5115a715f 100644
--- a/partner_tier_validation/readme/USAGE.rst
+++ b/partner_tier_validation/readme/USAGE.rst
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 A regular user creates a new Contact and sends it for approval:
 
 #. Create a Contact triggering at least one "Tier Definition".
-   The Contact will be in Draft state and marked as Archived until approved.
+   The Contact will be in Draft state until approved.
 #. Click on *Request Validation* button.
 #. In the *Reviews* section, at the bottom of the form, inspect the pending reviews and their status.
 
@@ -12,7 +12,11 @@ The approver reviews Contacts to approve:
 #. Open the Contact form to approve. It will display a
    "This Records needs to be validated" banner, with "Validate" and "Reject" options.
 #. The approver can change the state to "Active".
-   This will automatically unarchive the record and make it available to be used.
+   This will automatically make the record available to be used.
+
+
+To restrict certain fields to only allow approved Contacts,
+add a domain to that field with [("state", "=", "confirmed")]
 
 
 The Approve/Reject actions do not automatically change the State.
diff --git a/partner_tier_validation/tests/test_tier_validation.py b/partner_tier_validation/tests/test_tier_validation.py
index f4fe3d2214f..8f902bb6c23 100644
--- a/partner_tier_validation/tests/test_tier_validation.py
+++ b/partner_tier_validation/tests/test_tier_validation.py
@@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ def test_validation_res_partner(self):
         company = self.env["res.partner"].create(
             {"name": "Company for test", "company_type": "company"}
         )
-        # Since company need validation, it should be inactive
-        self.assertEqual(company.active, False)
+        # Since company need validation, it should be in Draft state
+        self.assertEqual(company.state, "draft")
 
         # Assert an error shows if trying to make it active
         with self.assertRaises(ValidationError):
@@ -65,4 +65,4 @@ def test_validation_res_partner(self):
 
         # Test partner creation that doesn't need validation
         customer = self.env["res.partner"].create({"name": "Partner for test"})
-        self.assertEqual(customer.active, True)
+        self.assertEqual(customer.state, "confirmed")