Sign digitally: A Guide to Signatures
There is no one solution for everything, but we can help you with all your decisions
Question 1: do you have to comply with the formal requirement?
Some processes in Germany are regulated by laws that include a formal requirement. Failure to comply with these requirements can subsequently lead to problems, as in the case of the Delivery service gorillas in relation to fixed-term employment contracts.
Question 2: what liability risk do you want to bear?
A high liability risk can occur in many situations and cost you and your company a lot of time and money. At the same time, you don't want maximum security for processes with low liability risk. An evaluation of the liability risk should be gone through before each process so that the cost is justified to the risk.
What are the signatures?
EES: The electronic signature for everyday business
Simple electronic signature is the appropriate answer for digital signing of documents with low liability risk. With TrustSigner, EES can be performed easily and free of charge using a common email address
Flexible and legally binding: FES signatures as the optimal solution for formless documents
Together with a valid cell phone number or verified e-mail address of the company, the advanced electronic signature offers a wide range of potential uses for documents without the requirement for written form.
Secure online signing: With QES the same legal security as signing by hand.
QES is a fast and secure method of electronic signature that establishes the identity of the signer beyond doubt and has the same legal validity as a handwritten signature. It meets the highest standards of security and integrity and can be used in cases where the written form is required by law.
Which e-signature do you need for your document?
To which branch of law can your document be assigned?
For which document do you need an electronic signature?
DISCLAIMER: Please note that you use this information at your own risk. For legal advice or representation, please contact a licensed attorney in your area. TrustCerts cannot guarantee that the information contained herein is current and/or accurate and therefore assumes no liability.
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DISCLAIMER: Please note that you use this information at your own risk. For legal advice or representation, please contact a licensed attorney in your area. TrustCerts cannot guarantee that the information contained herein is current and/or accurate and therefore assumes no liability.
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