Electronic Signature to Sign your Sales Agreements – Secure, Simple, and Legally Binding

An electronic signature (or e-signature) is a digital way to indicate agreement to the content of a document. Just like a handwritten signature, it confirms the intent to sign—but it’s done online, securely and instantly.

Here’s how the process typically works with a trusted provider like Yousign:

1. Upload your sales agreement to a secure platform.
2. Add your signature by typing, drawing, or uploading it.
3. Send the document to the other party for signing.
4. Receive a notification once all signatures are completed.
5. Store the signed agreement securely with a time-stamped audit trail.

There are different levels of electronic signatures defined by the eIDAS regulation in the UK and EU:

In the UK and across Europe, electronic signatures are legally recognised and enforceable, provided they meet certain requirements. Businesses can confidently use them to finalise contracts, including sales agreements, without printing a single page.

Electronic signatures in the UK are governed by:

• The UK eIDAS Regulation, a retained version of the EU eIDAS framework post-Brexit.
• The Electronic Communications Act 2000 and common law principles that support the legal validity of digital signatures.

These regulations confirm that a contract cannot be denied legal effect solely because it’s signed electronically.

Yes. Sales agreements signed electronically are legally binding as long as:

• The signer's intent to sign is clearly expressed.
• There is clear evidence of the signing process (such as timestamps, IP addresses, and audit trails).
• Both parties consent to using electronic signatures.

Yousign is fully compliant with UK and EU regulations, offering:

• Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES) that identify each signer.
• Detailed audit trails for every signature event.
• Secure document storage with long-term access and traceability.

Switching to electronic signatures brings major advantages for sales teams. From faster deal closure to enhanced security and ease of use, digital signatures transform the way you manage your contracts.

Traditional signing methods often slow down the sales cycle with unnecessary admin:

• Printing and scanning documents
• Posting physical copies
• Chasing signatures across teams or locations

With electronic signatures, sales agreements can be signed in minutes — not days.

Yousign provides a secure environment for your sensitive contracts:

• End-to-end encryption protects your data
• Audit trails log every action for legal proof
• Strong authentication ensures only authorised users can sign

This means your agreements are both compliant and tamper-proof.

Digital signatures aren’t just for legal teams or tech-savvy users. With Yousign:

• Anyone can sign a document in just a few clicks
• The interface is intuitive and accessible from any device
• You save time across the entire contract lifecycle

When handling sales agreements, protecting sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of each signature is essential. Electronic signatures, especially with trusted providers like Yousign, offer advanced security features that go beyond traditional paper processes.

Digital documents are vulnerable if not properly secured. Yousign applies robust security protocols to safeguard your data:

• End-to-end encryption during transmission and storage
• Secure cloud infrastructure hosted in Europe
• Strict access controls for users and documents

To ensure that only authorised parties can sign:

• Yousign uses multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Identity verification tools confirm signer identity
• Each action is time-stamped and logged

This prevents fraud and ensures full accountability.

To get the most from electronic signatures, follow these key practices:

• Verify the recipient's identity before sending a contract
• Use audit trails to track signature events
• Store signed documents securely in an encrypted archive
• Avoid sharing access credentials with others

Ready to streamline your sales agreements? Yousign makes it easy to start signing documents online — securely and legally — in just a few minutes. No technical setup, no long-term commitment.

You can start with a 7-day free trial — no credit card required, cancel anytime. It’s the quickest way to experience how electronic signatures can help your team close deals faster.

1. Create your Yousign account — it only takes a few minutes
2. Upload your sales agreement in PDF or Word format
3. Add signers and define their roles (e.g. approver, signer)
4. Insert signature fields where needed
5. Send the document for signing
6. Track progress in real time and receive confirmation when done
7. Store the signed agreement in your Yousign dashboard

Once you're up and running, you can take advantage of powerful features to further optimise your sales process:

• Automate recurring documents with templates
• Integrate Yousign into your CRM or ERP
• Use reminders and deadlines to speed up responses
• Track each signature event with a complete audit trail