Electronic Signatures in ActionFlow

ActionFlow offers 2 solutions for electronic signature collection:

eSignatures Powered by SignNow - collect an encrypted digital signature from customers
ActionFlow Signing Solution - collect an electronic signature from customers

¿Por qué no los dos?

A perfect solution for your shop could be to use the ActionFlow Signing Solution throughout the job workflow when you need to grab electronic signatures. Then, when you have a final approval or perhaps before you cut your stone, you could send an eSignature Powered by SignNow to ensure that this or other key steps are covered by a more robust digital siganture!

The Difference between Electronic and Digital Signatures

This blog post from Zapier does a great job describing the legal difference between electronic and digital signatures. While the terms are often used interchangeably, it is important to know the difference when deciding which route to take. If you want to get real nerdy, this article dives into the technical differences.

At a basic level:

Electronic signature - a typed, drawn, or computer-added signature on a document, while legally binding, because anyone could easily forge it (your dog squiggles on your iPad when you run to the restroom), it is much harder to validate in court

Digital signature - a digital signature uses cryptography to protect the document and embed details like location, email address, serial number etc., that create a "fingerprint" and paper trail that makes digital signatures much more secure and legally recognized

Here are some benefits to both of the solutions we offer!

Streamlines Workflow Operations: Adds time-stamped actions when signatures are received
Built into ActionFlow: Users can generate and send signature requests directly from reports
Document Storage: Automatically stores signed documents in the job folder
Keep Jobs Moving and Everyone on the Same Page: Quickly obtain approval to move forward with a job

eSignatures Powered by SignNow

Pros

Legally Compliant: Adheres to eSignature laws with encryption, audit trails, and certificate management
Simple to Use: Click the SignNow icon, enter an email, and send
Built into ActionFlow: Users can generate and send signature requests directly from reports
Streamlines Workflow Operations: Adds time-stamped “Signature Requested” and “Signature Completed” actions
Document Storage: Automatically stores signed documents in the job folder
Keep Jobs Moving: Quickly obtain approval to move forward with a job

Cons

Monthly Cost & Signature Limits: Based on monthly signature allocations that expire. Use it or lose it. (Learn more about pricing here)
Ideal for End-stage Verification Only: Best for final confirmations rather than frequent documents

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ActionFlow Signing Solution

Pros

Minimal Setup: Easy to use and requires minimal setup
Streamlines Workflow Operations: Creates a job action when a signature is received
Built into ActionFlow: Users can generate and send signature requests directly from reports
Document Storage: Automatically stores signed documents in the job folder
Keep Jobs Moving: Quickly obtain approval to move forward with a job

Cons

Not as Secure or Legally Recognized: While legally binding, without encryption these signatures may not hold up in court

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