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E-signature

An e-signature (electronic signature) is a legally recognized way to sign a document electronically, capturing intent to agree without printing, signing by hand, and scanning.

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  • Also called: electronic signature, digital signature

Definition

What is E-signature?

An e-signature (electronic signature) is a legally recognized way to sign a document electronically, capturing intent to agree without printing, signing by hand, and scanning.

An e-signature lets someone approve a document with a click or a typed or drawn signature. In many countries, laws such as the US ESIGN Act and the EU eIDAS regulation give electronic signatures legal effect for the vast majority of business documents, though some document types are excluded and rules vary by jurisdiction. This is general information, not legal advice.

Beyond the signature mark, e-signature tools capture an audit trail - who signed, when, and from where - which is what gives an electronically signed document its legal weight and defensibility.

Atlas builds e-signature into contracts, so agreements can be sent, signed, and stored in the same workspace as the deal and project they belong to, with the signing record kept automatically.

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Are e-signatures legally binding?
In many countries, yes. Laws like the US ESIGN Act and EU eIDAS give electronic signatures legal effect for the great majority of business and personal documents, though some document types are excluded and enforceability can be fact-specific. This is general information, not legal advice; confirm the rules for your use.
What is the difference between an e-signature and a digital signature?
An e-signature is any electronic mark showing intent to sign. A digital signature is a specific cryptographic technology that some e-signatures use to verify identity and detect tampering.

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