Electronic signature has legal effect. However, the electronic signature should be exclusive to the electronic signer and have the same legal effect as the handwritten signature or seal. Electronic signature refers to the signature that uses digital technology to determine the true identity of the signer.

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Article 13 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Electronic Signature Law

An electronic signature shall be regarded as reliable if it meets the following conditions:

(1) When the electronic signature production data is used for electronic signature, it belongs to the exclusive rights of the electronic signer;

(2) When signing, the electronic signature production data is only controlled by the electronic signer;

(3) Any changes to the electronic signature after signature can be found;

(4) Any changes to the content and form of the data message after signature can be found.

The parties can also choose to use electronic signatures that meet their agreed reliable conditions.

Article 14

A reliable electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature or seal.