The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Document Compliance
1. Document Compliance Definition Document Compliance refers to ensuring that all documents and their management processes adhere to legal, regulatory, and industry standards. This involves…
Document Control
1. Document Control Definition Document Control refers to the process of managing documents to ensure that they are created, approved, distributed, and maintained in a…
Document Conversion
Document Conversion Definition Document Conversion refers to the process of transforming documents from one format to another, such as converting paper documents into digital formats…
Document Distribution
1. Document Distribution Definition Document Distribution refers to the process of sharing or delivering documents to one or more recipients. This can involve physical distribution…
Document Encryption
1. Document Encryption Definition Document Encryption is the process of encoding a document’s contents using cryptographic algorithms to protect it from unauthorized access. Only authorized…
Document Encryption Key
1. Document Encryption Key Definition A Document Encryption Key is a cryptographic key used to encrypt and decrypt the contents of a document. This key…
Document Escrow
1. Document Escrow Definition Document Escrow is a service in which a third party holds important documents on behalf of two or more parties involved…
Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM)
1. Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM) Definition Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM) is an email authentication method that allows the recipient to verify that an…
CSV files
1. CSV Files Definition CSV Files (Comma-Separated Values) are text files that store tabular data, such as spreadsheets or databases, in a plain text format…
Contract Management
1. Contract Management Definition Contract Management is the process of creating, executing, and monitoring contracts throughout their lifecycle to ensure that contractual obligations are met…
Cross-Border eSignature
1. Cross-Border eSignature Definition A Cross-Border eSignature refers to an electronic signature used in a transaction or document exchange that spans multiple countries. These eSignatures…
Cross-Certification
1. Cross-Certification Definition Cross-Certification is a process where two or more Certificate Authorities (CAs) establish a trust relationship by mutually recognizing each other’s digital certificates…