The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Electronic Service Provider (ESP)
1. Electronic Service Provider (ESP) Definition An Electronic Service Provider (ESP) is a third-party organization that offers electronic signature, electronic sealing, or other digital trust…
Electronic Signature
1. Electronic Signature Definition An Electronic Signature, or eSignature, is a digital mark used to signify a person’s intent to agree to or sign the…
Electronic Signature Certificate
1. Electronic Signature Certificate Definition An Electronic Signature Certificate is a digital document issued by a Certificate Authority (CA) that verifies the identity of the…
Electronic Signature Framework
1. Electronic Signature Framework Definition An Electronic Signature Framework is a set of guidelines, standards, and regulations that define how electronic signatures should be implemented…
Electronic Signature Platform
1. Electronic Signature Platform Definition An Electronic Signature Platform is a software solution that allows users to create, send, sign, and manage electronic documents securely…
Electronic Signature Standard
1. Electronic Signature Standard Definition An Electronic Signature Standard is a set of guidelines or rules that define how electronic signatures should be implemented to…
Electronic Witnessing
1. Electronic Witnessing Definition Electronic Witnessing is the process where a witness observes the signing of an electronic document and verifies the authenticity and intent…
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
1. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) Definition Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) is a type of public key cryptography based on the mathematical structure of elliptic curves…
Document Templates
1. Document Templates Definition Document Templates are pre-designed, standardized forms or layouts used to create new documents quickly and efficiently. Templates contain placeholders for variable…
DPA (Data Processing Agreement)
1. DPA (Data Processing Agreement) Definition A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is a legal contract between a data controller and a data processor, outlining how…
Document Security Management
Document Security Management refers to the processes and technologies implemented to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and access control of documents throughout their lifecycle in eSignature…
Document Segmentation
1. Document Segmentation Definition Document Segmentation is the process of dividing a document into smaller, logical sections or units for easier management, processing, and analysis…