Legal Information
Electronic Signatures
DocHub complies with the requirements of the U.S. Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 (ESIGN) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), making electronic signing with DocHub quick, convenient, and legally binding.
Below is more information about what makes electronic signatures valid and legally binding in a large majority of countries around the world, and what you should consider when choosing an electronic signature provider.
Signature Affixed to Document
According to E-SIGN and UETA, an electronic signature must be attached to or logically associated with a contract (or other record) and executed by a person with the intent to sign. When a signature is requested, DocHub places the signature field in the appropriate location inside the document. DocHub also captures real handwritten signatures to provide evidence of the signer's intent to execute.
Authentication
In order for you to know who is signing your documents, DocHub authenticates all signers. In order to sign a document on DocHub, signers must receive an email with a request for signature or have login information for DocHub. To protect user accounts, all account information is always transferred is over SSL. See more about security on DocHub here.
Record of Activity
Section 13 of UETA states that evidence of a record or signature may not be excluded from being admissible evidence solely because it is in electronic form. DocHub affixes an audit trail to every document, which includes a designated SHA256 unique identifier that is stored in Bitcoin's blockchain for perpetual verification, as well as snapshots of the document to capture every major change by different entities.
Available on Any Platform
DocHub is widely accessible, requiring only an internet connection and a browser, so it is convenient to access and sign the documents as requested. You can also easily access your documents that are processed on DocHub, as we provide all documents in PDF format for download.
Disclaimer
The above information is not a comprehensive list of the requirements of electronic signature laws in the United States or elsewhere. This is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.