The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Smart Contract Signatures
1. Smart Contract Signatures Definition Smart Contract Signatures refer to the use of electronic signatures to execute a smart contract, which is a self-executing contract…
Tamperproof Records
1. Tamperproof Records Definition Tamperproof Records refer to documents or data that are protected from unauthorized changes or modifications after they have been created or…
Templates
1. Templates Definition Templates are pre-designed document structures that allow users to create and reuse standardized forms or agreements quickly and efficiently. In electronic signature…
Text Tags
1. Text Tags Definition Text Tags are placeholders embedded within a document to indicate where specific information, such as a signature, date, or initials, should…
Simple Electronic Signature
1. Simple Electronic Signature Definition A Simple Electronic Signature (SES) refers to an electronic representation of a person’s signature that is not necessarily linked to…
Simultaneous Signing
1. Simultaneous Signing Definition Simultaneous Signing refers to the process where multiple signers are required to sign a document at the same time or within…
Smart Card Signing
1. Smart Card Signing Definition Smart Card Signing involves the use of a physical smart card that contains digital certificates to authenticate the signer’s identity…
Standard Electronic Signature
1. Standard Electronic Signature Definition A Standard Electronic Signature is an electronic signature that is legally valid but does not necessarily involve additional security measures…
Symmetric Encryption
1. Symmetric Encryption Definition Symmetric Encryption is a method of encryption where the same key is used to both encrypt and decrypt data. It is…
Tamper Detection
1. Tamper Detection Definition Tamper Detection refers to the ability to detect any unauthorized changes or alterations made to a document or electronic signature after…
Tamper-Evident Seal
1. Tamper-Evident Seal Definition A Tamper-Evident Seal is a security feature applied to an electronic document or signature to show whether any unauthorized changes have…
Tamper-Resistant Signature
1. Tamper-Resistant Signature Definition A Tamper-Resistant Signature is an electronic signature that is protected from unauthorized modifications after being applied to a document. This type…