an effective electronic signature requires that the electronic signature creation data belong to the electronic signer exclusively when used for electronic signature, and that the electronic signature creation data is only controlled by the electronic signer at the time of signing. An electronic contract is an agreement between two or more parties to establish, change and terminate the property civil rights and obligations through electronic information network. The establishment of an electronic contract only means that the parties have reached an agreement on the contents of the contract, but whether the contract can have legal effect and be protected by law depends on whether it meets the legal requirements, that is, whether the contract meets the statutory effective requirements. After the signing subject, signing behavior and non-tampering of an electronic signature are confirmed and confirmed by a third party, it has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature or seal.

Legal basis

Article 13 of the Electronic Signature Law of the People's Republic of China shall be regarded as a reliable electronic signature if the electronic signature meets the following conditions at the same time: (1) When the electronic signature production data is used for electronic signature, it belongs to the electronic signatory exclusively; (2) When signing, the electronic signature production data is only controlled by the electronic signer; (3) Any changes to the electronic signature after signing can be discovered; (4) Any changes to the content and form of the data message after signing can be discovered. The parties may also choose to use an electronic signature that meets their agreed reliable conditions.