In today’s fast-paced digital business environment, signing documents electronically has become the norm. At Proposales, we use the Standard Electronic Signature (SES) to streamline contract approvals — ensuring both simplicity and legal validity.
🔹 What Is a Standard Electronic Signature (SES)?
A Standard Electronic Signature (SES) is the most basic and widely used type of electronic signature. It refers to any electronic data used to indicate a person's approval of or agreement to the contents of a document.
An SES needs to include one of the below:
Clicking an “I accept” button (used by Proposales)
Typing your name into a signature field
Uploading an image of your signature
Signing on a touchscreen or using a stylus
What makes it valid is that this action is linked with identifiable data, such as:
The signer’s email address
Their IP address
The timestamp of when the action was taken
Together, these elements help confirm who signed, when they signed, and what they agreed to.
🔒 Is SES Legally Binding?
Yes. SES is legally valid in many regions around the world, including:
The European Union, under the eIDAS Regulation
The United States, under the ESIGN Act and UETA
Many other jurisdictions that accept electronic contracts
As long as there is a clear intent to sign and a way to identify the signer, an SES is typically enforceable in court — especially for standard business agreements like those used in Proposales.
✅ Why We Use SES in Proposales
We chose Standard Electronic Signatures for one simple reason: they’re the right balance of ease and legal protection for most business transactions.
Key Benefits:
Fast and user-friendly: Clients can accept a proposal with one click.
No software or special setup needed: It works directly in the browser.
Audit trails for accountability: We log the signer’s IP address, timestamp, and email for a secure digital record.
Ideal for commercial agreements: SES is commonly used for sales contracts, proposals, NDAs, HR forms, and more.
✉️ Final Thoughts
Standard Electronic Signatures offer a simple, legally recognized way to approve contracts online. At Proposales, we’ve designed our platform to make signing fast, secure, and frictionless — helping you close deals confidently and efficiently.
If you're ever unsure whether SES is appropriate for a specific use case, feel free to reach out to our team. We're always happy to advise!