Effective, according to the contract, electronic signatures and data messages can be used. It is stipulated in the contract that the seal of both parties or one party is also a valid signature for the copy or scanned copy that has been electronically signed. One party uses a reliable electronic seal on the contract, while the other party does not use an electronic signature. Instead, the contract that has been electronically signed is printed off-line as a paper contract and stamped with the traditional official seal at the contract signing place, which is regarded as the completion of signature by both parties. Finally, save the electronic contract sent to the other party, do a good job of sending proof, and ensure that the electronic contract received by the other party is a contract that has been electronically signed by itself.

First, how to operate the electronic signature of the contract?

The following methods can be used to sign a contract with electronic signature:

Method 1: Stamp the contract with PS. The premise of this operation is to convert the contract from text form to picture form, then import it into Photoshop, and then put the seal in the right place.

Method 2: The sealed and signed contract is scanned into the computer by scanner for storage and information transmission. Legal Express reminds you of the specific operation steps: print the words that need to be stamped and signed in the electronic document contract-sign and seal manually-scan the contract into the computer again with a scanner.

Method 3: Save the contract as an electronic file by taking photos. Print out the parts of the contract that need to be signed and sealed, then sign and seal, take photos with your mobile phone or camera and upload them to your computer for storage.

2. Does an electronic contract have legal effect?

According to the provisions of China's Civil Code, electronic contracts are legally established and have legal effect after reliable digital signature. The parties shall perform the contract as agreed.

Article 502 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * A contract established in accordance with the law shall take effect upon its establishment, except as otherwise provided by law or agreed by the parties.

Legal basis: Article 3 of the Labor Contract Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall follow the principles of legality, fairness, equality, voluntariness, consensus, honesty and credibility when concluding a labor contract. The labor contract concluded according to law is binding, and the employer and the employee shall perform the obligations stipulated in the labor contract.