Legaltech: electronic signature mistakes that weaken evidentiary value
Evidentiary value doesn't hold by default
An electronic signature has legal value only if the integrity chain is clean. Many legaltech products settle for a "signed" PDF without the required rigor.
Weak angles
The simple test
Can an opposing lawyer contest the signature with solid arguments? If yes, the product doesn't deliver its promise, even if the UI works fine.
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Sources
Editorial analysis based on official vendor, project, and regulator documentation.
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