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Try Easy Digital Downloads Signature Demo Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Have you set up your page where your customers must sign a contract before they can buy and download the Easy Digital Downloads product you offer? You can make this go easier and smoother by using this plugin so that the contract is taken care of automatically whenever they purchase something. You don\u2019t have to do a single thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Gather signatures automatically when customers buy downloads from the EDD online store with the Digital Signature for Easy Digital Downloads plugin and the [WP E-Signature] (https:\/\/www.approveme.com\/easy-digital-downloads-signature-special\/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=easydigitaldownloads) business license.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

[vimeo https:\/\/vimeo.com\/136494695]<\/p>\n\n

And, that\u2019s only the beginning. Once your customers sign, here\u2019s what follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Both you and the customer gets a PDF copy of their signed contract immediately<\/em><\/p>\n\n

There\u2019s no need for an outside website (signatures happen on your site)<\/em><\/p>\n\n

You get a 100 percent legally binding signature on file that protect you and the customers, based on the UETA\/ESIGN rules)<\/em><\/p>\n\n

This Digital Signature add-on transforms your Easy Digital Downloads store into a court-approved document signing application. Best of all, there are no monthly fees and it can be used as many times as you need it to. This is great for people who want to automate their collection of signatures for their various documents:<\/h3>\n\n

New client\/customer contracts<\/em>\nTerms of service agreements<\/em>\nWaiver forms<\/em>\nSo much more<\/em><\/p>\n\n

*If customers want to download your product, the Easy Digital Downloads automatically require them to sign a legally binding contract.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI agree to terms\u201d checkboxes don\u2019t have a lot of legal standing. Therefore, do the right thing for yourself by having a contract that\u2019s legally binding in a court of law.<\/p>\n\n

Change one page of your already-established WordPress website to become a secure document and e-signature application. ApproveMe\u2019s WP E-Signature is a WordPress Contract Plugin that\u2019s free to use with ease and is also legally binding in a court of law.<\/p>\n\n

Do the smart thing. Don\u2019t get caught in a courtroom with a document that\u2019s not legally binding.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Strength & flexibility<\/h4>\n\n

WP E-Signature was created by way of back and front end WordPress, ensuring an easy-to-use plugin that\u2019s both efficient and robust.<\/p>\n\n

Legally Binding<\/h4>\n\n

The courts recognize WP E-Signatures. We are compliant to (UETA)<\/a> and (ESIGN)<\/a>, making sure to follow even the strictest document signing policy in European unions and the U.S.<\/p>\n\n

Electronic Signature Security and Encryption<\/h4>\n\n

Our biggest priority is security. Using a secure encryption, we make sure to keep all signed signatures and documents are keep encrypted and hidden. We also use a signer specific URL. You can force the SSL security when you install the SSL certificate on the WP E-Signature related pages.<\/p>\n\n

Signer Audit Trail & Reporting<\/h4>\n\n

Documents are quickly moved from signer to signer. We also offer an in-depth audit report with IP addresses, viewer details, signer history and analytics. You can read all about the security of this report here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Automation of WordPress Contracts & Document Signing<\/h4>\n\n

If you\u2019ve got an Internet business, your customers probably sign an online contract or agreement. A paper agreement isn\u2019t going to do you any good if you have an Internet business and your customers are online. Sure, you could mail or scan a contract to those customers. However, this will cost you both in time and money. This could also cost you business, as they decide to buy from somewhere else.<\/p>\n\n

With WP E-Signature, you can customize the signing process for no fee. It also has array of add-on extensions - Dropbox Sync, Save as PDF and more \u2013 so that you can easily computerize and modify the document signing process.<\/p>\n\n

WP Digital E-Signature is designed to work with all WordPress website including its themes. If you need assistance in the installation of the WordPress E-Signature, check out the getting started docs<\/a> If you want your WordPress Proposals signed, we have everything you need.<\/p>\n\n

Check out the official WP E-Signature Premium add-ons (https:\/\/www.approveme.com\/wpesign-features\/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=easy-digital-downloads), if you want a customized WordPress eSigning integration or an add-on designed to be utilized for all your document signing needs. If any of the integrations you need are not available, give us a holler.<\/p>\n\n

A third-party document signing service will charge you a monthly fee and it forces your customer to make an account on a separate website to get your website\u2019s documents.<\/p>\n\n

e-signature WordPress Features<\/h4>\n\n

WP E-Signature has everything you need to ensure you\u2019re covered, regardless of what kind of business you own. Check out the WP E-Signature features on the ApproveMe website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Customization<\/h4>\n\n

Since your business is unique, your document signing process needs to also be unique. Pick from any of the e-signature workflows (https:\/\/www.approveme.com\/wpesign-features\/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=easy-digital-downloads) to host on your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n

Tablet & Smart Phone Friendly<\/h4>\n\n

You can uploaded documents through the WordPress dashboard and attain signatures of actual clients through your website with the ApproveMe WP E-Signature (https:\/\/www.approveme.com\/easy-digital-downloads-signature-special\/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=easydigitaldownloads). Users can sign the online documents using their phone, tablet, trackpad and mouse.<\/p>\n\n

No Monthly Fees<\/h4>\n\n

WP E-Signature is an affordable way to get the signatures you want online through WordPress. You retain complete control over the information you obtain, never leaving the server. This plug-in was built utterly for WordPress.<\/p>\n\n

Do You Need Support?<\/h3>\n\n

In order to better serve you, and to make sure that support tickets don\u2019t get lost, we do our best to provide you with world-class support through our website. There is no support offered on the wordpress.org forum.<\/p>\n\n

In order to start a support ticket, you\u2019ll need to log into your account. We will do everything we can to resolve the issue you have right away. www.approveme.com\/support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

If you have questions that don\u2019t pertain to support, we will gladly answer them for you. Just contact us through our contact page (https:\/\/approveme.com\/letschat\/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=easy-digital-downloads).<\/p>\n\n

Get Your Free eBook:\nMake sure to get your copy of the e-book 7 Ways to Protect Your Company from Contracts That Aren\u2019t Binding (https:\/\/www.approveme.com\/free-ebook-digital-e-signature-is-it-legal\/?utm_source=wprepo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=easy-digital-downloads)<\/p>\n\n

Try Easy Digital Downloads Signature Demo Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Additional Info<\/h3>\n\n

Try Easy Digital Downloads Signature Demo Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Shortcode Includes<\/strong>\n [esig-edd-order-details] - Easily attach your customers order details to a document<\/p>\n\n

Give your customers the order details they need in a document. There are many worthwhile PDF features and workflows with the Easy Digital Downloads Digital Signatures.<\/h3>\n\n

WP E-Signature has an all-encompassing e-signature first-class add-on library that includes an array of customizable and expandable e-signature automations to give your custom document the enhancement it needs. e-signature automations<\/a> and third-party integrations<\/a><\/p>\n\n