SIGNATURE LEVELS

SIGNATURE LEVELS

Last Updated: 23-02-2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SELECTING ANY SIGNATURE LEVEL.

CheezySign is a technology platform, not a law firm. Nothing in this document constitutes legal advice. The legal validity and enforceability of any electronic signature depends on the applicable law of the jurisdiction in which the signed document is to be enforced, the nature of the underlying transaction, and the specific circumstances of execution.

Electronic signatures executed through CheezySign are generally recognized as legally binding under applicable electronic signature laws, including U.S. federal law (such as the ESIGN Act) and similar frameworks in other jurisdictions. However, legal validity may vary depending on document type, jurisdiction, and specific circumstances. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that electronic signatures are valid and enforceable for their specific document type and jurisdiction.

CheezySign does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney before relying on any electronic signature for legally significant transactions.

SECTION 1 – GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE AND INTENDED USE

1.1 Intended Market

CheezySign’s electronic signature service is intended exclusively for U.S. business use. This platform is designed for compliance with U.S. electronic signature law and is primarily directed at users conducting business transactions governed by U.S. federal and state law.

1.2 Not Designed for eIDAS

This platform is not designed for eIDAS compliance and does not provide or claim to provide Simple, Advanced, or Qualified Electronic Signatures as defined under EU Regulation No 910/2014 (eIDAS) or any equivalent international standard. CheezySign makes no representation that its signatures meet the requirements of any specific international electronic signature framework.

1.3 Users Outside the United States

Users outside the United States who choose to use CheezySign’s signature features do so at their own initiative and sole responsibility. CheezySign bears no liability for the legal validity or enforceability of signatures under any non-U.S. legal framework.

SECTION 2 – LEGAL FRAMEWORK

2.1 U.S. ESIGN Act

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.) establishes that electronic signatures have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures for covered commercial transactions, provided that:

The parties have agreed to conduct the transaction electronically
The electronic signature is associated with the record being signed
The signer demonstrates clear intent to sign
The record is retained and reproducible

2.2 UETA

The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), adopted in 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, similarly recognizes the legal validity of electronic signatures and records for covered transactions.

2.3 Statute of Frauds

Electronic signatures through CheezySign are designed to satisfy the “signed writing” requirement under the Statute of Frauds for transactions covered by the ESIGN Act. Certain transactions may be subject to Statute of Frauds requirements in specific jurisdictions not satisfied by electronic signature alone. Users are solely responsible for determining whether their specific transaction satisfies all applicable writing and signature requirements.

2.4 International Frameworks

The Platform is designed exclusively for U.S. electronic signature law compliance. CheezySign does not represent that its signatures comply with any international electronic signature framework, including EU eIDAS, UK electronic signature law, or any equivalent standard. Users outside the United States who access the Service do so entirely at their own initiative.

SECTION 3 – DOCUMENTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Certain documents may not be eligible for electronic signatures under applicable law, or may require additional formalities such as witnesses, notarization, or apostille certification.

Category A – Generally Excluded Under U.S. ESIGN Act

Wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts
Adoption and termination of parental rights documents
Divorce decrees and related family law orders
Court orders and judicial documents
Notices of cancellation of utility services
Notices of default, acceleration, or repossession on primary residence
Health insurance termination notices
Product recall notices affecting health or safety

Category C – International Restrictions

Documents subject to laws of countries not recognizing electronic signatures
Documents requiring wet ink signature under applicable foreign law
Documents requiring official government certification
Documents requiring apostille under the Hague Convention

THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE. You are solely responsible for determining whether electronic signatures are legally permissible for your specific document type, jurisdiction, and transaction. CheezySign is not liable for any claim arising from use of electronic signatures on document types for which they are not legally permissible.

SECTION 4 – PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What CheezySign Signatures Actually Do

WHAT WE CONFIRM

When a proposal is signed through CheezySign, we record and confirm:

✓ THAT a signature was submitted
from a specific email address

✓ WHEN the signature occurred
(exact UTC date and time)

✓ WHERE the signature came from
(IP address)

✓ For Advanced and Legal levels:
THAT a specific phone number
received and confirmed an SMS code

✓ For Legal level:
THAT the signer expressly
consented and declared intent to sign

WHAT WE DO NOT CONFIRM

✗ WHO the person actually is
in real life

✗ THAT the signer is the person
they claim to be

✗ THAT the signer has legal
authority to sign for any entity

✗ THAT the signer acted freely
and without coercion

✗ THAT the signer is of legal
age or capacity

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

You send a proposal to john@company.com

CheezySign confirms:
✓ Someone with access to
john@company.com signed
✓ Signing occurred on [date] at [time]
✓ Signing came from IP [address]
✓ (Advanced/Legal) Phone [xxx]
confirmed the SMS code

CheezySign CANNOT confirm:
✗ That the person is John Smith
✗ That John is authorized to
sign for Company
✗ That John gave his own consent
freely

SECURED VS CERTIFIED – EXPLAINED SIMPLY

SECURED (what CheezySign provides):

Your signature data is encrypted
with TLS 1.3 + AES-256-GCM,
timestamped, stored with
tamper-resistant protection,
and accompanied by a full
audit trail. The record of
signing is secure and cannot
be altered after the fact.

SSL Labs Grade A rating confirms
the strength of our encryption.

CERTIFIED (what CheezySign
does NOT provide):

A certified signature means a
government-approved or accredited
authority independently verified
the signer’s real-world identity
before the signature was accepted.
CheezySign does not use any such
third-party identity certification.

TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED

Term	Plain Meaning	CheezySign
Secured	Data encrypted, tamper-resistant	✅ Yes
TLS 1.3	Latest encryption protocol	✅ Yes
AES-256	Military-grade encryption	✅ Yes
Forward Secrecy	Past sessions protected forever	✅ Yes
Audit Trail	Full record of signing event	✅ Yes
ESIGN Designed	Built for U.S. e-signature law	✅ Yes
Certified	Third-party verified identity	❌ No
PKI-Based	Cryptographic key pairs	❌ No
CA Authenticated	Certificate Authority confirmed	❌ No
QES (eIDAS)	EU’s highest signature standard	❌ No
Notarized	Government-witnessed signature	❌ No

SECTION 5 – WHAT CHEEZYSIGN SIGNATURES ARE AND ARE NOT

5.1 What CheezySign Signatures ARE

SECURED WITH ENTERPRISE-GRADE ENCRYPTION All signature data is protected by:

TLS 1.3 with AES-256-GCM encryption for all data in transit
Forward Secrecy ensuring past sessions cannot be decrypted
SSL Labs Grade A rated server security
Tamper-resistant document storage
Secure, immutable audit trail records

ESIGN ACT DESIGNED (U.S.) The platform is designed to meet the requirements of the U.S. ESIGN Act and UETA for covered commercial transactions within the United States.

AUDIT-TRAILED Every signature is accompanied by a comprehensive, tamper-resistant audit trail including:

Signer’s email address
Date and time of signing (UTC timestamp)
IP address at time of signing
Signature level selected
Document identifier and version
SMS authentication confirmation (Advanced and Legal levels)
Express intent and explicit consent confirmation (Legal level)
Document integrity hash (Legal level)

INTENT-VERIFIED CheezySign captures and records the signer’s affirmative intent to sign, satisfying the intent requirement of the ESIGN Act.

GENERALLY RECOGNIZED Electronic signatures executed through the Platform are generally recognized as legally binding under the ESIGN Act and similar frameworks for eligible document types.

5.2 What CheezySign Signatures Are NOT

NOT CERTIFIED Not authenticated or certified by a third-party Certificate Authority (CA).

NOT PKI-BASED Do not use Public Key Infrastructure cryptography. No private/public key pair is generated.

NOT QUALIFIED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES (QES) Do not constitute QES under EU eIDAS Regulation (No 910/2014) or any equivalent international standard.

NOT NOTARIZED Not notarized or certified by any government authority.

NOT GUARANTEED VALID OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES CheezySign makes no representation that its signatures are legally valid under the laws of any jurisdiction outside the United States.

NOT LEGAL ADVICE Selection of a signature level does not constitute legal advice regarding appropriateness for any transaction.

NOT DESIGNED FOR eIDAS This platform is not designed for eIDAS compliance and does not claim to meet EU electronic signature standards.

SECTION 6 – SIGNATURE LEVEL 1: BASIC eSIGNATURE

6.1 Description

The Basic eSignature is the entry-level option, using email address as the sole method of signer identification. It confirms that someone with access to the recipient’s email address opened and signed the proposal.

6.2 Verification Method

Email Only The signer receives the proposal at the delivery email address and affixes a signature through the Platform. No additional identity verification is required.

6.3 Audit Trail Recorded

Signer’s email address
Date and time of signing (UTC timestamp)
IP address at time of signing
Document identifier and version
Signature level: Basic

6.4 Encryption

All Basic eSignature data is transmitted using TLS 1.3 with AES-256-GCM encryption and stored with tamper-resistant protection on a dedicated private server with SSL Labs Grade A rating.

6.5 Legal Consideration

The Basic eSignature is designed to satisfy minimum requirements for an electronic signature under the U.S. ESIGN Act for routine commercial transactions. However:

It provides email access verification only – not real-world identity verification
It may not be sufficient for high-value contracts, real estate, healthcare agreements, or financial instruments
It is not equivalent to a notarized, certified, or PKI-authenticated signature
Legal validity may vary by jurisdiction and document type
CheezySign does not warrant acceptability by any court or authority for any specific transaction

6.6 Recommended Use Cases

Routine business proposals and service agreements
Freelance project approvals
Low to medium value commercial agreements
Situations where parties know each other and identity is not in question

6.7 Not Recommended For

High-value contracts where identity verification is critical
Transactions with unknown counterparties
Any document type listed in Section 3
Transactions where applicable law requires stronger authentication

6.8 Availability

Available on Free Plan and Pro Plan.

6.9 User Acknowledgment

By selecting Basic eSignature, you acknowledge that you have independently determined it is legally sufficient for your intended use and that CheezySign bears no liability for legal insufficiency for your specific transaction.

SECTION 7 – SIGNATURE LEVEL 2: ADVANCED eSIGNATURE

7.1 Description

The Advanced eSignature provides enhanced identity verification through two-factor authentication combining email delivery with SMS verification. It confirms that the signer had access to both the recipient email address and a specific phone number at the time of signing.

7.2 Verification Method

Email + SMS Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) The signer receives the proposal at their email address and must verify identity by entering a one-time passcode (OTP) sent to a mobile phone number via SMS before the signature is accepted.

7.3 Audit Trail Recorded

Signer’s email address
Mobile phone number used for 2FA
Date and time of signing (UTC timestamp)
IP address at time of signing
Confirmation of successful 2FA authentication
Document identifier and version
Signature level: Advanced

7.4 Encryption

All Advanced eSignature data is transmitted using TLS 1.3 with AES-256-GCM encryption with Forward Secrecy, stored with tamper-resistant protection on a dedicated private server achieving SSL Labs Grade A rating.

7.5 Legal Consideration

The Advanced eSignature provides a higher degree of identity assurance than the Basic level and is appropriate for a broader range of commercial transactions. However:

It confirms email access and phone access only – not real-world identity
It is not designed for and does not satisfy any requirements under EU eIDAS or any equivalent international framework
It does not use certificate-based cryptographic authentication
Legal validity may vary by jurisdiction and document type
CheezySign does not warrant legal sufficiency for any specific transaction outside the United States

7.6 Recommended Use Cases

Higher-value business contracts
Multi-party agreements
Situations where email-only verification is insufficient
Agreements with parties not previously transacted with

7.7 Not Recommended For

Transactions requiring certified or notarized signatures
Any document type listed in Section 3
EU transactions requiring QES under eIDAS
Transactions where PKI-based authentication is legally required

7.8 Availability

Available on Pro Plan only.

7.9 User Acknowledgment

By selecting Advanced eSignature, you acknowledge that you are responsible for obtaining accurate phone contact information for all signers, that CheezySign is not responsible for SMS delivery failures, and that CheezySign bears no liability for legal insufficiency for your specific transaction.

SECTION 8 – SIGNATURE LEVEL 3: LEGAL / ESIGN SIGNATURE

8.1 Description

The Legal/ESIGN Signature is CheezySign’s highest signature level, incorporating all Advanced eSignature elements plus explicit consent recording and express intent confirmation, designed to meet the evidentiary and procedural requirements of the U.S. ESIGN Act and UETA.

8.2 Verification Method

Email + SMS (2FA) + Explicit Consent + Express Intent

Signer receives proposal at email address
Signer completes SMS two-factor authentication
Signer is presented with a clear, conspicuous disclosure confirming they are executing a legally binding electronic signature, in compliance with ESIGN Act Section 101(c) consumer disclosure requirements
Signer must affirmatively indicate express intent to sign the specific document

8.3 Audit Trail Recorded

Signer’s full name and email address
Mobile phone number used for 2FA
Date and time of signing (UTC timestamp)
IP address at time of signing
Confirmation of successful 2FA authentication
Confirmed record of explicit consent to electronic signature and transaction
Confirmed record of signer’s express intent to sign
Document identifier, version, and integrity hash
Signature level: Legal/ESIGN

8.4 Encryption

All Legal/ESIGN Signature data is transmitted using TLS 1.3 with AES-256-GCM encryption with Forward Secrecy, stored with tamper-resistant protection and document integrity hashing on a dedicated private server achieving SSL Labs Grade A rating.

8.5 Legal Consideration

The Legal/ESIGN Signature is designed to comply with the U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.) and UETA for electronic signature validity in the United States. Appropriate for a wide range of commercial contracts under U.S. federal and state law.

Important limitations apply:

CheezySign does not warrant legal validity outside the United States
Does not constitute a notarized signature or official government document
Not legally valid for transactions expressly excluded from ESIGN Act coverage
Certain documents may not be eligible for electronic signatures regardless of level
Legal validity may vary by document type, jurisdiction, and circumstances
Confirms email access, phone access, and expressed intent – does not independently verify real-world identity
Platform is designed to support compliance – does not certify compliance for every use case
Not designed for eIDAS – does not meet EU electronic signature standards

8.6 Recommended Use Cases

Significant commercial contracts and service agreements
Transactions where maximum available audit trail is desired
Agreements where ESIGN Act compliance is specifically required
Higher-value proposals where documented consent adds legal comfort

8.7 Not Recommended For

Any document type listed in Section 3
Transactions expressly excluded from ESIGN Act or UETA
EU transactions requiring QES under eIDAS
Transactions requiring notarization or government certification
Transactions where real-world identity verification is legally required

8.8 Availability

Available on Pro Plan only.

8.9 User Acknowledgment

By selecting Legal/ESIGN Signature, you acknowledge that you are responsible for ensuring appropriateness for your specific transaction, that CheezySign is not your legal counsel, that you will not use this level for transactions excluded from ESIGN Act coverage, and that CheezySign bears no liability for legal insufficiency for your specific transaction or jurisdiction.

SECTION 9 – AUDIT TRAIL: SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

9.1 What the Audit Trail Provides

For every signed document, CheezySign maintains a comprehensive, tamper-resistant audit trail including all data points described in Sections 6–8, specific to the signature level used. All audit trail data is encrypted and stored on a dedicated private server with automated daily backups and 30 days of recovery history.

9.2 Audit Trail Limitations

(a) CheezySign does not guarantee that audit trail records will be accepted by any court, arbitrator, or authority as legally sufficient evidence;

(b) Provision of audit trail records is a technical service, not legal certification;

(d) Liability for audit trail failures is subject to the Limitation of Liability in the Terms of Service;

(e) Audit trail records support dispute resolution but do not guarantee any legal outcome.

9.3 Access to Audit Trail Records

Users may access audit trail records through the platform dashboard. Upon written request to elisasi.info@gmail.com, CheezySign will provide audit trail data to assist in chargeback disputes or legal proceedings, subject to applicable law.

9.4 Audit Trail Retention

Audit trail records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date of signing, consistent with electronic signature record-keeping requirements under the ESIGN Act and applicable legal retention obligations. Users are responsible for downloading and retaining their own copies.

SECTION 10 – USER RESPONSIBILITY FOR SIGNER IDENTITY

10.1 Scope of Verification

CheezySign’s verification mechanisms confirm only:

Email access (Basic, Advanced, Legal)
Phone number access via SMS OTP (Advanced, Legal)
Expressed intent to sign (Legal only)

10.2 What CheezySign Cannot Confirm

CheezySign cannot verify that the person who completed verification is:

The intended signer
The person they claim to be
Of legal age or capacity
Authorized to sign for any business entity
Acting freely and without coercion

10.3 User’s Sole Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

(a) Verifying signer identity to your own satisfaction;

(b) Ensuring signers are authorized to sign for any represented entity;

(d) Any claim arising from forgery, impersonation, or unauthorized signing.

CheezySign is not liable for forgery, impersonation, or identity theft despite technical safeguards.

SECTION 11 – PROHIBITED USES

You may not use CheezySign’s signature features to:

(a) Execute signatures on documents for which electronic signatures are legally prohibited;

(b) Execute signatures on sensitive personal information documents (SSN, health records) using Basic level;

(d) Obtain signatures through fraud, coercion, or misrepresentation;

(e) Execute signatures for illegal transactions;

(f) Represent to any party that CheezySign signatures are certified, notarized, PKI-based, or eIDAS-qualified;

(g) Use signature features in jurisdictions where electronic signatures are not legally recognized for the document type in question.

SECTION 12 – SIGNATURE LEVEL COMPARISON

Feature	Basic	Advanced	Legal/ESIGN
Verification	Email only	Email + SMS	Email + SMS + Consent + Intent
Confirms Email Access	✅	✅	✅
Confirms Phone Access	❌	✅	✅
Records Express Intent	❌	❌	✅
Records Explicit Consent	❌	❌	✅
Document Integrity Hash	❌	❌	✅
IP Address Recorded	✅	✅	✅
TLS 1.3 + AES-256	✅	✅	✅
Forward Secrecy	✅	✅	✅
SSL Labs Grade A	✅	✅	✅
Full Audit Trail	Basic	Enhanced	Comprehensive
ESIGN Act Designed	General	Enhanced	Full
Verifies Real Identity	❌	❌	❌
CA Certified	❌	❌	❌
PKI-Based	❌	❌	❌
QES (eIDAS)	❌	❌	❌
eIDAS Designed	❌	❌	❌
Notarized	❌	❌	❌
International Guarantee	❌	❌	❌
Recommended For	Routine proposals	Higher-value contracts	Significant agreements
Availability	Free + Pro	Pro only	Pro only

SECTION 13 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

CheezySign’s liability for all signature-related matters is subject to the Terms of Service, Section 15. In no event shall CheezySign be liable for:

(a) Legal insufficiency of any signature for any transaction or jurisdiction;

(b) A counterparty’s refusal to accept an electronic signature;

(d) Use of signatures on document types excluded from ESIGN Act coverage;

(e) Misrepresentation by a user regarding certification or qualification status of signatures;

(f) Any indirect, consequential, punitive, or special damages related to signature validity.

SECTION 14 – GOVERNING LAW

This document is governed by the laws of the State of Israel. Disputes are subject to the dispute resolution provisions in the Terms of Service, Section 22.

CONTACT

CheezySign Email: elisasi.info@gmail.com Website: cheezysign.com

CheezySign does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on electronic signature requirements for your specific transactions and jurisdiction.

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