1. Is the scanning contract legally binding?

1. It is legally binding. A contract established in accordance with the law shall take effect from the time of its establishment. From an evidentiary perspective, a scan is an image that exists as a photocopy and can technically be tampered with. So unless the other party approves the scan, authentication of the scan alone is less effective. Both copies and scans are electronic technology products and are a form of certification. Copies and scans may only be used as temporary documents. Copies and scanned copies that have not been verified with the original will not have legal effect. However, copies and scanned copies notarized by the notary office will have legal effect and can be used as the original.

2. Legal basis: Article 69 of "Several Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on Evidence in Civil Litigation"

The following evidence cannot alone be used as a basis for determining the facts of the case

(1) Testimony given by a minor that is not commensurate with his age and mental status;

(2) Testimony given by a witness who has an interest in one party or his agent;

(3) Audio-visual materials with doubts;

(4) Copies and reproductions that cannot be verified with the originals;

(5) Unjustifiable Witness testimony for reasons not to testify in court.

2. Are electronic contracts legally binding?

Contracts signed with electronic data are also legally binding. Its legal effect is specifically:

(1) Electronic data, as the true expression of intention of all parties in e-commerce, has the same legal effect as a written document and cannot be used simply because it is not in the form of a traditional written document. be discriminated against.

(2) Electronic data that has been electronically signed, with necessary technical support, meets the requirements of written signatures and written originals in traditional law, and plays the same role as "signed documents" and "signed documents". "original" has the same legal effect.