Sometimes signatures go wrong

Lena, a startup founder, sent a proposal to a client. She typed her name at the bottom, saved the Word file, and hit send.

Two days later, the client said: “We didn’t receive a signed document.”

Turns out, what Lena saw as a signature wasn’t one at all. No verification, no timestamp, no audit trail. The client backed out.

In remote teams and fast-paced deals, doing electronic signatures properly isn’t optional, it’s what gets deals done.

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Make an eSignature real

A real electronic signature isn’t just your name in italics or a scribble in Paint. It includes metadata:

– Who signed it

– When and where

– On what device

– Whether the file was changed after signing

This is what makes a file tamper-evident and respected by partners, lawyers, and platforms.

Common shortcuts to avoid

Insert a signature image

– Skipping document locking

– Not using secure transmission

– Forgetting audit logs

All of these leave your document open to doubt or worse, rejection.

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Create an electronic signature right

Here’s how it works:

  1. Upload your file (PDF, DOCX, PNG - doesn’t matter)

  2. Add signer names and emails

  3. Use a tool that adds a cryptographic signature + full signing log
  1. Share or download the final version

Tools like DocuChain handle this in a couple of clicks. No extra software. No certificates to install.

It's important

Whether you’re signing contracts, NDAs, or invoices, if you're doing it right then it builds trust and protects your team. A weak signature can cost you a client. A strong one? It closes the deal faster..

Sign once, send with confidence

Skip screenshots and signature images.

👉 Create your electronic signature with DocuChain

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