The signing of electronic contracts is different from paper contracts, and there is no need to print or hand-write signatures and seals. Although the whole process is online, there are still quite a few roles involved, and these roles play an important role in the effectiveness of electronic signatures. For example, the third-party electronic signature platform and CA institutions need to authenticate the identity of users, and the third-party electronic signature platform also needs to provide reliable electronic signature technology to ensure the effectiveness of electronic signatures. Finally, the third-party electronic signature platform also needs to provide legal services such as deposit and certification, online arbitration, etc., to meet the various needs of users in electronic contract storage and contract disputes.
As a special form of contract, electronic contract needs the following legal conditions to take effect: 1, and the contracting parties are two or more parties.
2. Electronic means truth.
3. The establishment of a contract should have two stages: offer and acceptance.
The way of concluding a contract in China must go through two stages: offer and acceptance, and reach an agreed expression of will. The offer of electronic contract refers to the expression of the ideologist's intention to conclude a contract with others through the network. A promise made through the Internet is usually a response to an offer on the Internet.