{"id":3362,"date":"2013-05-01T13:55:35","date_gmt":"2013-05-01T13:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lodgix.com\/blog\/?p=3362"},"modified":"2013-05-01T19:00:19","modified_gmt":"2013-05-01T19:00:19","slug":"vacation-rentals-and-digital-signatures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lodgix.com\/blog\/vacation-rentals-and-digital-signatures\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation rentals and digital signatures"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we evaluated, and eventually chose RightSignature as our digital signature solutions provider, we had several objectives in mind that had to be met. \u00a0After reviewing about 10 different firms, it became very apparent that for our needs, RightSignature.com had a solution that met all the requirements.<\/p>\n

Does it seal documents with a unique \u201cfingerprint\u201d?
\n<\/strong>Many programs, such as Microsoft Word, allow users to add an electronicsignature to a document. But as long as these documents can be altered without\u00a0changing the signature, the document isn\u2019t truly sealed. A secure digital signature\u00a0solution seals documents with a tamperproof digital \u201cfingerprint\u201d unique to both\u00a0the signer and the document; any changes whatsoever immediately\u2014and visibly\u2014invalidate the signature.<\/p>\n

Can it support multiple applications across the organization?<\/strong>
\nSolutions for Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat\u00ae are common. But to facilitate\u00a0movement through your workflows, your digital signature system must work\u00a0with numerous applications, including popular office apps such as Microsoft\u00a0Word, Excel\u00ae, PDF and AutoCAD\u00ae. In addition, the technology should support\u00a0signatures in document management and workflow systems such as\u00a0Microsoft SharePoint.<\/p>\n

Will it let you see a graphical signature?<\/strong>
\nIn electronic documents, the real security is provided by the underlying technology.\u00a0But what we actually see is a visually convenient way of recognizing identification.\u00a0Look for \u00a0igital signature solutions that allow you to apply and see a graphical\u00a0representation of the traditional \u201cwet\u201d signature.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Can it record more than one signature?<\/strong>
\nMany of the most important documents, like contracts, require more than one\u00a0signature. Yet some electronic systems have no means for accommodating\u00a0more than one valid signature per document. The right solution allows more\u00a0than one person to sign in more than one place while maintaining the validity\u00a0of the document.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Does it comply with all legal requirements?<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>If the signature doesn\u2019t stand up in court, it can\u2019t meet your business\u00a0<\/em>standards. Your solution must meet the following basic requirements:<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n