diff --git a/content/applications/finance/sign.rst b/content/applications/finance/sign.rst index 61047829f..a6c1a9d6a 100644 --- a/content/applications/finance/sign.rst +++ b/content/applications/finance/sign.rst @@ -1,8 +1,73 @@ +:show-content: + ==== Sign ==== -.. toctree:: - :titlesonly: +**Odoo Sign** allows you to send, sign and approve documents online. - sign/overview \ No newline at end of file +You can upload any PDF file and add drag-and-dropping fields on it. These fields are automatically +filled out with the user's detail if they are logged in. + +.. seealso:: + - `Odoo Sign: product page `_ + +Validity of electronic signatures +================================= + +The legal validity of electronic signatures generated by Odoo depends on the legislation of your +country. Companies doing business abroad should consider electronic signature laws of other +countries as well. + +In the European Union +--------------------- + +The `eIDAS regulation `_ establishes the framework for +electronic signatures in all `27 member states of the European Union +`_. + +It distinguishes three types of electronic signatures: + +#. Electronic signatures +#. Advanced electronic signatures +#. Qualified electronic signatures + +Odoo generates the first type, regular electronic signatures, and these signatures can produce legal +effects in the EU, as the regulation states that “an electronic signature shall not be denied legal +effect and admissibility as evidence in legal proceedings solely on the grounds that it is in an +electronic form or that it does not meet the requirements for qualified electronic signatures.” + +Note that electronic signatures may not be automatically recognized as valid. You may need to bring +supporting evidence of a signature’s validity. + +In the United States of America +------------------------------- + +The `ESIGN Act (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) +`_, at the interstate and +international levels, and the `UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) +`_, +at the state level, provide the legal framework for electronic signatures. Note that `Illinois +`_ and `New York +`_ have not adopted the UETA, but +similar acts instead. + +Overall, to be recognized as valid, electronic signatures have to meet five criteria: + +#. A signer must show a clear intent to sign. For example, using a mouse to draw a signature can + show intent. The signer must also have the option to opt-out of electronically signing a + document. +#. A signer must first express or imply their consent to conduct business electronically. +#. The signature must be clearly attributed. In Odoo, metadata, such as the signer’s IP address, is + added to the signature, which can be used as supporting evidence. +#. The signature must be associated with the document being signed, for example, by keeping a record + detailing how the signature was captured. +#. Electronically signed documents need to be retained and available for later reference by all + parties involved, for example, by providing the signer either a fully-executed copy or the option + to download a copy. + +.. note:: + The information provided here does not constitute legal advice; it is provided for general + informational purposes only. As laws governing electronic signatures evolve rapidly, we cannot + guarantee that the information is up to date. We advise you to should contact a local attorney to + obtain legal advice. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/applications/finance/sign/overview.rst b/content/applications/finance/sign/overview.rst deleted file mode 100644 index 6f5e8e0e5..000000000 --- a/content/applications/finance/sign/overview.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,8 +0,0 @@ -======== -Overview -======== - -.. toctree:: - :titlesonly: - - overview/signature_validity \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/applications/finance/sign/overview/signature_validity.rst b/content/applications/finance/sign/overview/signature_validity.rst deleted file mode 100644 index e2302b573..000000000 --- a/content/applications/finance/sign/overview/signature_validity.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,60 +0,0 @@ -================================= -Validity of electronic signatures -================================= - -The legal validity of electronic signatures generated by Odoo depends on the legislation of your -country. Companies doing business abroad should consider electronic signature laws of other -countries as well. - -In the European Union -===================== - -The `eIDAS regulation `_ establishes the framework for -electronic signatures in all `27 member states of the European Union -`_. - -It distinguishes three types of electronic signatures: - -#. Electronic signatures -#. Advanced electronic signatures -#. Qualified electronic signatures - -Odoo generates the first type, regular electronic signatures, and these signatures can produce legal -effects in the EU, as the regulation states that “an electronic signature shall not be denied legal -effect and admissibility as evidence in legal proceedings solely on the grounds that it is in an -electronic form or that it does not meet the requirements for qualified electronic signatures.” - -Note that electronic signatures may not be automatically recognized as valid. You may need to bring -supporting evidence of a signature’s validity. - -In the United States of America -=============================== - -The `ESIGN Act (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) -`_, at the interstate and -international levels, and the `UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) -`_, -at the state level, provide the legal framework for electronic signatures. Note that `Illinois -`_ and `New York -`_ have not adopted the UETA, but -similar acts instead. - -Overall, to be recognized as valid, electronic signatures have to meet five criteria: - -#. A signer must show a clear intent to sign. For example, using a mouse to draw a signature can - show intent. The signer must also have the option to opt-out of electronically signing a - document. -#. A signer must first express or imply their consent to conduct business electronically. -#. The signature must be clearly attributed. In Odoo, metadata, such as the signer’s IP address, is - added to the signature, which can be used as supporting evidence. -#. The signature must be associated with the document being signed, for example, by keeping a record - detailing how the signature was captured. -#. Electronically signed documents need to be retained and available for later reference by all - parties involved, for example, by providing the signer either a fully-executed copy or the option - to download a copy. - -.. note:: - The information provided here does not constitute legal advice; it is provided for general - informational purposes only. As laws governing electronic signatures evolve rapidly, we cannot - guarantee that the information is up to date. We advise you to should contact a local attorney to - obtain legal advice. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/redirects.txt b/redirects.txt index abbe99d8c..ec68e2cf6 100644 --- a/redirects.txt +++ b/redirects.txt @@ -187,4 +187,6 @@ discuss/overview.rst applications/productivity/discuss/overview/get_started.rst crm/optimize/onsip.rst applications/general/voip/onsip.rst # crm/optimize/* --> general/voip/* crm/optimize/setup.rst applications/general/voip/asterisk.rst # crm/optimize/setup --> general/voip/asterisk -general/odoo_basics/add_user.rst applications/general/odoo_basics/users.rst # add_user --> users \ No newline at end of file +general/odoo_basics/add_user.rst applications/general/odoo_basics/users.rst # add_user --> users + +applications/finance/sign/overview/signature_validity.rst applications/finance/sign.rst #sign/overview/signature_validity -> sign/*