The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Signature Metadata
1. Signature Metadata Definition Signature Metadata refers to the data that is associated with an electronic signature, providing additional context and information about the signing…
Signature Pad
1. Signature Pad Definition A Signature Pad is a hardware device used to capture electronic signatures in a digital format. It typically features a touchscreen…
Signature Policy
1. Signature Policy Definition A Signature Policy is a set of rules and conditions that governs the use, creation, and validation of electronic signatures within…
Signature Profile
1. Signature Profile Definition A Signature Profile is a set of information and preferences associated with an electronic signature, defining how the signature is applied…
Signature Protocol
1. Signature Protocol Definition A Signature Protocol is a set of standardized procedures and rules that govern the creation, application, and verification of electronic signatures…
Signature Proxy
1. Signature Proxy Definition A Signature Proxy refers to the practice of allowing one individual to sign a document on behalf of another person. The…
Signature Recertification
1. Signature Recertification Definition Signature Recertification refers to the process of renewing or validating the credentials associated with an electronic signature, ensuring that the signature…
Signature Renewal
1. Signature Renewal Definition Signature Renewal refers to the process of renewing an electronic signature’s credentials or digital certificates to ensure that the signature remains…
Signature Request
1. Signature Request Definition A Signature Request is a formal action initiated by one party to obtain an electronic signature from one or more individuals…
Signature Appearance
1. Signature Appearance Definition Signature Appearance refers to the visual representation of a signer’s name or mark in an electronic signature. In digital transactions, signers…
Signature Authenticity
1. Signature Authenticity Definition Signature Authenticity refers to the verification that a signature, whether handwritten or electronic, is legitimate and was executed by the claimed…
Signature Authority
1. Signature Authority Definition Signature Authority refers to the legal or official power granted to an individual to sign documents on behalf of an organization…