The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Advanced Electronic Signature
An Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) is a digital signature that offers enhanced security and authentication, making it more secure than a standard eSignature. It uses…
AES-256 Encryption
AES-256 Encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard with a 256-bit key) is a method used to secure data during the eSignature process. It ensures that the data…
API Integration
An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of rules that allows different software systems to communicate with each other. In the context of eSignatures…
Application Programming Interface (API)
1. Application Programming Interface (API) Definition An Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of protocols, routines, and tools that allow different software applications to…
Asymmetric Encryption
Asymmetric Encryption is a method of encryption that uses a pair of keys: a public key and a private key. It is a crucial component…
Authentication
1. Authentication Definition Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user before granting access to a system or document. In the context…
Biometric Data Protection
Biometric Data Protection refers to the methods and protocols used to safeguard biometric information—such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or retina scans—used during the eSignature process…
Biometric Signature
1. Biometric Signature Definition A Biometric Signature is a type of electronic signature that uses unique biological traits, such as fingerprints, retinal scans, or facial…
Blockchain Signing
Blockchain Signing involves using blockchain technology to record and verify digital signatures in a secure, tamper-proof manner. In the context of eSignatures, blockchain signing creates…
Blockchain Timestamping
1. Blockchain Timestamping Definition Blockchain Timestamping is the process of recording a specific date and time on a blockchain, ensuring that a document or transaction…
Bulk Sending
Bulk Sending refers to the ability to send a single document or template to multiple recipients for their signatures simultaneously. This feature is especially useful…
Bulk Signing
Bulk Signing refers to the capability of an individual or organization to sign multiple documents simultaneously. Unlike bulk sending, which involves sending a single document…