E-signatures are legally-binding and accepted globally. Documents and contracts signed using PDFgear are cryptographically bound and tamper-proof.
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What is an Electronic Signature
An electronic signature, or e-signature, defines signatures and logically associated data in electronic form, generally used to enter into a legal agreement in a digital environment.
E-signatures created under the requirements of specific regulations enjoy equivalent legal standing as a wet signature or a handwritten signature.
Why are Electronic Signatures Secure?
Electronic signatures are more secure than the traditional wet signatures, barely possible to be forged or tampered with. An electronically signed document or contract is added with an additional layer of security by the electronic record, certification of completion, and tamper-evident seal, which also makes an electronic signature more secure in the legal sense.
Digital Signature vs Electronic Signature: What’s the Difference?
An electronic signature is a type of digital signature, while the major difference between a digital signature and an electronic signature is that: a digital signature is a type of document protection that requires authorities' certifications, while an electronic signature is generally used by different parties to enter into a legally binding agreement.
Learn more about the differences between Digital Signatures and Electronic Signatures
Guaranteed Security with PDFgear E-signing
Visit Our Trust CenterElectronically signing documents using PDFgear online is safe, legal, and secure. PDFgear eSignatures are a trusted and enforceable type of your own signature that helps safeguard your business.
Yes, PDFgear is really free. Electronically signing documents using PDFgear is completely free, there’s no hidden cost of any kind. But there’s a premium desktop version of PDFgear for users with advanced signature requirements.
Yes, there are many differences between electronic signatures and digital signatures. Electronic signatures are used for contracts that signers agree to. On the other hand, digital signatures, which come with an added layer of security than electronic signatures, are a type of authority-certified signature used to protect documents.
Generally, electronic signatures are legally binding and PDFgear e-Signatures are safe and legal, yet regarding laws may vary as countries. Check out below the regulations that PDFgear complies with to learn more about its legitimacy.
PDFgear is a completely safe and secure service. The regulations and standards that PDFgear electronic signatures comply with are as follows: eIDAS, GDPR, ISO 27001, ESIGN Act as well as other e-Signature regulations worldwide.
A wet signature, usually a hard-copy-affixed signature using a pen or other writing device, is a physical signing form favored by old-school signers. It’s quite the contrary to an electronic signature.