Effective electronic seal (source: e-sign)
Because according to the provisions of the Electronic Signature Law, reliable electronic signatures have the same legal effect as traditional signatures and seals. A reliable electronic signature (including signature and seal) needs to have four elements: "true identity, true will, original text unchanged and signature unchanged" and has legal effect.
Electronic signature method
Ordinary users can apply for an electronic seal through a neutral third party or a reliable electronic signature platform.
Taking our platform as an example, the application process of electronic seal is as follows:
1.？ Fill in the information
Users need to register on the web platform and pass the authentication. Individuals fill in the mobile phone, name and ID number, and enterprises submit the information such as enterprise name, social credit code, mobile phone of the handler, name and ID number to verify whether the submitted information is true.
2.？ Set seal
After the authentication is passed, e-sign will automatically create a default electronic seal for users and have a unique digital certificate. In addition, due to the use of electronic seals, it can be subdivided into electronic official seals, electronic articles and electronic private seals.
Electronic seal (source: e-sign treasure)
Therefore, the electronic contract platform generally supports the creation of custom electronic seals. The seal administrator of an enterprise can upload a picture of the official seal of the enterprise to generate a reliable electronic official seal, or customize the seal content (seal text, size, color, etc.). ).
Custom seal content (source: e-sign treasure)
Since this is a virtual digital file, the electronic seal is usually stored in a third-party cloud, or it can be stored in the entity ukey.
3.？ Use a seal
After the successful creation of the electronic seal, the user can complete the authentication of the signature intention by entering the signature password or brushing his face when using the electronic seal. After the relevant encryption operation, the electronic seal can be affixed.
Use electronic seal (source: e-sign treasure)
Through this authentication method, the authenticity of the signer's identity and confirmation can be guaranteed; The document signed by this encryption method can ensure the tamper resistance of the document or signature, that is, it conforms to the provisions of Article 13 of the Electronic Signature Law on "reliable electronic signature": true identity, true will, unchanged original text, unchanged signature and complete legal effect.