diff --git a/_static/banners/sign.png b/_static/banners/sign.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fe5325779 Binary files /dev/null and b/_static/banners/sign.png differ diff --git a/applications.rst b/applications.rst index ee581baeb..420213296 100644 --- a/applications.rst +++ b/applications.rst @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ Applications bi documents fsm + sign point_of_sale inventory manufacturing @@ -62,6 +63,7 @@ Applications timesheets planning fsm + sign point_of_sale inventory manufacturing diff --git a/sign.rst b/sign.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3bb5ae72f --- /dev/null +++ b/sign.rst @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +:banner: banners/sign.png + +==== +Sign +==== + +.. toctree:: + :titlesonly: + + sign/overview \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/sign/overview.rst b/sign/overview.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6f5e8e0e5 --- /dev/null +++ b/sign/overview.rst @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +======== +Overview +======== + +.. toctree:: + :titlesonly: + + overview/signature_validity \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/sign/overview/signature_validity.rst b/sign/overview/signature_validity.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e2302b573 --- /dev/null +++ b/sign/overview/signature_validity.rst @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +================================= +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