Only the signature on the agreement is valid, and there is no fingerprint. Because signatures and fingerprints have the same legal effect. As long as both parties confirm and sign, it is valid even if the fingerprints are not pressed. Pressing the handprint is to strengthen the confirmation, not a necessary procedure, and the handprint cannot be copied. Therefore, important contracts should be pressed in key parts to prevent fraud. Under normal circumstances, as long as the corresponding conditions are met and the authenticity of the signature or seal can be proved, the contract should be considered valid.

What are the effective elements of a contract?

1, the parties to a contract have the corresponding ability to conclude a contract;

2. The intention of the parties to the contract is true;

3, the contract does not violate the law or social interests;

4. The contents of the contract must be definite or possible.

Legal basis: Article 469 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

The parties may conclude a contract in writing, orally or in other forms.

Written form refers to contracts, letters, telegrams, telexes, faxes and other forms that can tangibly express the contents contained.

A data message that can tangibly express its content through electronic data interchange, e-mail, etc. , and can be retrieved at any time, are considered in writing.

Article 470

The contents of a contract shall be agreed upon by the parties, and generally include the following clauses:

(1) The name and domicile of the party concerned;

(2) Subject matter;

(3) quantity;

(4) quality;

(5) Price or remuneration;

(6) Time limit, place and method of performance;

(7) Liability for breach of contract;

(8) Methods for resolving disputes.

The parties may conclude a contract by referring to the model texts of various contracts.