Why does swipesign not offer simple electronic signatures (SES)?

Simple Electronic Signatures (SES) refer to any kind of electronic data — such as a typed name, an image of a signature, or ticking a checkbox — used to express intent to sign.

While SES can be legally valid in some cases, they do not include:

• verified identity of the signer,
• technical protection against document tampering,
• or a secure audit trail.

swipesign focuses exclusively on Advanced (AES) and Qualified (QES) electronic signatures, because they meet higher security and legal standards — especially for professional, cross-border, or regulated use cases.

By requiring stronger authentication and digital integrity, we ensure that documents signed via swipesign:

• are verifiable,
• comply with international regulations,
• and can hold up in court if needed.

Our goal is to protect both parties in every agreement — and SES simply doesn’t offer the level of trust our users expect.