Tag: Digital signatures

What is a countersigned contract?

A countersigned contract is a contract that one party signs and the other party then signs to confirm their agreement. That second, confirming signature is the countersignature. Once both parties have signed, the …

Signature forgery explained - types, risks, and protection tips

Signature forgery is the unauthorized imitation or duplication of a person’s signature to commit illegal activities like fraud or identity theft. The forger may fake the signature on paper or digitally, often resulting …

Understanding wet signatures: meaning, importance and evolution

A wet signature refers to physically signing a paper document by hand with a pen, ink, seal, or other identifying mark. While wet signatures have largely been replaced by electronic signatures, they are still required …

How are contracts usually signed?

Contracts are usually signed either physically (handwritten) or electronically, by all involved parties to confirm their agreement to the terms. Each party typically signs on designated signature lines, along with the …

Digital contract signing: this is what you need to consider!

A contract is only valid if all parties involved sign the agreement. Only with a valid signature does a contract have legal force. Therefore, it is important to consider some points when using digital contract signing.