Private printing is short for private printing.

The use of private seals has a long history in China. From ancient times to the present, from emperors to the people, there are no statistics on the number of private seals. Some are used for fun appreciation, some are used for giving away friends (including foreign friends), and more importantly, the private seal has the characteristics of personal identity.

The legal effect of using private seal is as follows:

1. The private seals of legal representatives of units and enterprises have legal effect.

The public use of personal seals in special industries and special identities is publicity. Such as the signature and endorsement of the bill, the private seal of the legal representative has publicity effect after the bank keeps the bill stub for future reference. The legal representative can't deny it because he doesn't know.

2, the legal effect of ordinary personal seal.

At present, the method of legal recognition is signature, because signature is unique and can reflect personal writing characteristics. Signature cannot be forged, even if it is forged, it can be distinguished by identification. The private seal can only reflect the name of the signer, but can't determine the true identity of the signer.

When the seal owner uses the seal to conclude a written document and sign a contract, its effect should be equal to his signature or his handprint, which is binding on him and protected according to law.

If another person uses it without authorization, it shall be deemed that the contract has no legal effect on himself according to Article 48 of the Contract Law: "A contract concluded by the actor in the name of the principal shall not be effective without ratification by the principal, and the actor shall bear the responsibility".

Extended data:

Sealing material:

1, ink return seal:

The ink return seal is a solid seal holder with a built-in stamp pad. When in use, the seal automatically turns over and covers the stamp pad. It is a high-quality and high-grade seal with clear engraving effect, stable structure and durability.

2. Horn seal:

Hard texture, durable, clear mark, suitable for seals.

3. Red glue seal:

Easy to cover and use, clear mark.

4. Woodblock printing:

Woodblock printing has existed since ancient times. According to Sui Shu's Book of Rites VI, the Northern Qi court used a huge wooden "Du Shewan Ji Seal". It is one foot two inches long and two inches five minutes wide. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, there was also a wooden rectangular seal, which was used to print riding seams. Later generations' riding seam printing method is effective in this kind of seal, which is popular because of its simple, convenient and fast production.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-seal

References:

China Government Network-People's Republic of China (PRC) Contract Law