Question 1

Does an electronic signature have legal validity in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The federal ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001 et seq.) and the state-level UETA — in effect nationwide (New York uses its own analogous law, ESRA, instead) — recognize electronic signatures as valid, admissible evidence in private agreements. Kligrafia operates as a simple electronic signature and meets the three requirements that matter: document integrity via cryptographic hash, attribution to the signer via a verification code or KYC, and traceability via a tamper-evident audit log. Courts weigh that evidence under the Federal Rules of Evidence, including FRE 901.

Question 2

How much does an electronic signature platform cost in the United States?

Accepted Answer

With Kligrafia you start free with 3 documents a month and email + OTP verification, no credit card required. The Pro plan costs $9/month (unlimited documents + biometric KYC), Teams starts at $24/month (3 seats, API, your own branding), and Enterprise is custom-priced to your organization's needs. We accept major U.S. credit cards.

Question 3

Can Kligrafia be used from a phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both the dashboard for creating documents and the signer experience work fully from a phone, in any modern browser. Signers don't need to create an account or install an app to sign. They get the link by email or text, open the PDF, place their signature, and they're done.

Question 4

Do I need a state-accredited certificate to use the platform?

Accepted Answer

No, for private agreements. Government-issued or state-accredited certificates are typically required only for specific transactions with public agencies. For the vast majority of private contracts between businesses and individuals, a simple electronic signature under the ESIGN Act and UETA is sufficient and fully valid.

Question 5

What kinds of documents can be signed with Kligrafia?

Accepted Answer

Any private agreement. Lease agreements, service contracts, NDAs, loan acknowledgments, settlement agreements, and more. You provide the document; Kligrafia handles the signature, KYC, and the audit trail. It doesn't apply to documents that require notarization or a recorded deed (real estate sales, mortgages, forming certain entities, powers of attorney, wills).

Question 6

How does identity verification work for signers?

Accepted Answer

Kligrafia offers three configurable tiers based on the document's risk. Level A: a verification code sent by email (included in every plan). Level B: live capture of a driver's license or passport with data extraction and biometric comparison against a selfie. Level C: adds a liveness-check video with randomized prompts and anti-spoofing analysis, with optional geolocation. Levels B and C consume credits from your plan.

Question 7

How is the authenticity of a signed document verified?

Accepted Answer

Kligrafia offers a public verifier at kligrafia.com/verify. Anyone can validate a document's authenticity by entering its identifier or scanning the QR code printed on the signed PDF. The system shows the full chain of events (creation, sending, viewing, signing, completion), the chained cryptographic hashes, and the verified signers. If the document was altered, the verifier flags it clearly.

Question 8

Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cancellation happens from the billing dashboard and takes effect at the end of the billed period. There are no penalties or minimum contracts. Data remains accessible for 90 days after cancellation for download. After that period, it is permanently deleted.

Question 9

Does Kligrafia offer an API for integrations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The token-authenticated REST API is available on the Teams and Enterprise plans. It lets you create documents, add signers, send invitations, download signed files, and check status. It also supports HMAC-SHA256 signed webhooks for real-time notifications of relevant events.

Question 10

How is Kligrafia different from DocuSign or other platforms?

Accepted Answer

DocuSign and similar platforms are built for large enterprise workflows, with pricing and complexity to match. Kligrafia focuses on straightforward signing for growing businesses: transparent USD pricing, a public verifier anyone can use without logging in, and a lean product that gets a document signed in minutes instead of navigating an enterprise sales process.

Question 11

What's the difference between a digital signature and an electronic signature?

Accepted Answer

In everyday use, the two terms are often used interchangeably, but there's a technical distinction. "Electronic signature" is the legal concept under the ESIGN Act and UETA: any data in electronic form, logically associated with a record, used by a person with the intent to sign. "Digital signature" refers to a specific technical method that uses public-key cryptography. Kligrafia produces an electronic signature backed by cryptography (a chained SHA-256 hash and a trusted timestamp), so it satisfies both senses of the term for a private agreement.

Question 12

What is a 'simple' electronic signature under U.S. law?

Accepted Answer

It's an electronic signature that doesn't rely on a government-issued or state-accredited digital certificate, and is still valid and admissible as evidence. Under the ESIGN Act and UETA, courts assess it based on the surrounding evidence — intent to sign, consent to transact electronically, and reliable attribution. Kligrafia operates under this framework: a robust simple electronic signature, sufficient for the vast majority of private and commercial agreements.

Question 13

Is a digital contract valid in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A contract signed electronically is valid and admissible as evidence in the United States. Under ESIGN Act §7001(a), a signature, contract, or record may not be denied legal effect solely because it is in electronic form — electronic records carry the same evidentiary weight the law gives to a written document. The evidence report Kligrafia generates (audit trail, trusted timestamp, identity data) lets you show who signed, when, and that the document was not altered.

Question 14

Can I sign on behalf of my company?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The company signs through the natural person authorized to represent it, who verifies their identity with a driver's license or passport. The company's details are included in the document and in the evidence report. To have multiple signers from your organization, the Teams plan lets you add team members under one corporate account.

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