Legal basis: Article 32 of the Contract Law.
If the parties conclude a contract in the form of a contract, the contract shall be established when both parties sign or seal it.
e-signature
From the definition of electronic signature, we can see two basic functions of electronic signature:
(1) Identify the signer
(2) Indicate the signatory's approval of the content.
The law fully considers the technical neutrality when defining electronic signature, and extracts the provisions on electronic signature according to the basic functions of signature. It is considered that all electronic technical means that meet the basic functions of signature can be considered as electronic signature.
From the definition of electronic signature and digital signature, we can see the difference between them: electronic signature is put forward from the legal point of view and is technology-neutral, and any electronic technical means that meets the basic functions of signature can be called electronic signature; Digital signature is put forward from a technical point of view, which requires the use of cryptographic technology. The main purpose is to confirm the source and integrity of the data unit.