Prepare Your Partnership Deed, Then Send It for Signature

Electronic Signature Workflow

Electronic signatures may have legal effect under laws such as the U.S. ESIGN Act and UETA, depending on the deed, transaction, jurisdiction, and applicable formalities. Review requirements with qualified counsel.

Bank-Grade Security

Review eSignly's SOC 2 Type II report and ISO 27001 certification scope and applicable service terms for details about security controls and document handling.

Effortless for All Partners

Signers can access the signing workflow on supported desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers. Check current service requirements for device, account, and app details.

Online Signing Workflow

Send your prepared partnership deed through the signing workflow and follow available status updates. Completion time depends on your workflow and the parties involved.

Signing Activity Records

Review the signing activity records available for your document. Their legal weight and admissibility depend on applicable law and the circumstances of the transaction.

Choose a Plan for Your Workflow

Review current plan features, limits, and any trial or free options on the pricing page to choose a signing workflow that fits your needs.

Access the Signing Workflow

Senders and signers can access the signing workflow through supported browsers. Check current service requirements for device and app details.

Global Compliance

For cross-border use, review applicable laws and standards, including GDPR and PCI DSS where relevant, alongside eSignly's current documentation and service terms. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and use.

Permanent, Secure Storage

Never lose a critical document again. All your executed agreements are stored securely in your eSignly account, accessible anytime you need them, for the lifetime of your account.

Secure Document Upload & Sending

Your partnership deed is a confidential document. We provide a secure channel to upload and transmit it to signers, protecting it from unauthorized access at every step, unlike standard email.

• Protect sensitive partnership details
• Avoid the security risks of email attachments
• Ensure the correct version is signed by everyone

Electronic Signature Fields

Add signature fields to your prepared document and send it through the signing workflow. Legal effect depends on applicable law, the transaction, and required formalities.

• Review requirements that apply to the document and jurisdiction
• Capture signing activity for recordkeeping
• Ask qualified counsel about legal terms and formalities

Detailed Audit Trail Generation

Review the signing activity records available for a document and retain them with the completed agreement. Available records depend on the service and selected plan.

• Keep signing records with the completed document
• Review available event details
• Check record scope and legal effect for your use case

Signer Identity Verification

Review available signer authentication options and select controls appropriate to your workflow. These controls do not replace legal review of identity or authorization requirements.

• Apply available verification steps
• Review signer details in the available record
• Consult counsel about any required identity assurance

Reuse Your Prepared Document

Where your selected plan supports reusable templates, save a partnership deed you have prepared to streamline repeat signing workflows. eSignly does not provide or review the legal terms.

• Save time on future document preparation
• Ensure consistency across all company agreements
• Onboard new clients or employees faster

Bulk Sending

Bringing on multiple partners or early investors at once? Send the same document to a large group of people, where each person signs their own unique copy. Perfect for standardizing agreements.

• Streamline investor onboarding
• Efficiently manage group signings
• Track the status of each individual signature

In-Person Signing

Are all partners in the same room? Use our In-Person Signing feature on a tablet or laptop to capture everyone's signature on a single device, while still maintaining a separate, secure signature for each individual.

• Finalize agreements during face-to-face meetings
• Maintain digital efficiency without losing personal touch
• Review completion status and retain the available signed document

Automated Reminders & Notifications

Review available reminder and notification settings for your workflow. Timing and delivery depend on configuration and recipient response.

• Manage follow-up through available settings
• Keep the agreement process moving forward
• Check the status shown in your account

Custom Branding

Present a professional image from day one. Add your company logo and brand colors to the signing emails and pages, reinforcing your brand and building trust with partners and clients.

• Deliver a polished, professional signing experience
• Reinforce your brand identity
• Increase trust and signer confidence

Data Validation Rules

Eliminate errors and incomplete forms. Set rules for fields to ensure partners enter information in the correct format, like a valid date or number, preventing back-and-forth corrections.

• Reduce document errors and omissions
• Ensure all required information is captured the first time
• Save time by avoiding manual document review

Role-Based Signing Order

Some agreements require a specific signing sequence. Easily set a workflow where the document is automatically sent to the next person only after the previous one has signed.

• Automate complex signing workflows
• Ensure proper procedure is followed every time
• Eliminate confusion about who needs to sign next

Secure Cloud Storage

Your executed partnership deed is the cornerstone of your business. It's stored securely in your eSignly account, protected from device failure, loss, or unauthorized access.

• Access your most important documents from anywhere
• Create a centralized, secure repository for contracts
• Eliminate the risks of physical storage

API Integration for Future Workflows

As you grow, connect eSignly to the other tools you use. Our robust API allows you to automate document generation and signing from your CRM, HR system, or custom application.

• Build a fully automated contract lifecycle
• Scale your operations efficiently
• Reduce manual data entry across systems

Cross-Device Signing Capability

Your partners are busy. Our platform allows them to start reviewing on a laptop, and finish signing on their phone while on the go. The experience is seamless across all devices.

• Accommodate the busy schedules of all partners
• Remove device barriers to getting documents signed
• Get signatures faster, no matter the device

Compliance Management

As you expand into different industries, your compliance needs will change. eSignly supports industry-specific regulations like HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11, ensuring you're ready for future challenges.

• Future-proof your document workflows
• Meet industry-specific compliance requirements
• Operate with confidence in regulated markets

"As a non-technical founder, I was worried about the legal side. eSignly made signing our partnership agreement incredibly simple and gave me peace of mind that it was done right. We got it sorted in less than an hour."

"We use eSignly for all our clients' formation documents. The audit trail is rock-solid and far superior to just witnessing a signature. It saves our clients time and gives us a better compliance record."

"Security was our main concern for our partnership articles. eSignly's encryption and compliance certifications (SOC 2) met our standards. It's a serious tool for a serious document."

"Bringing on a new partner for a property acquisition used to be a nightmare of paperwork. With eSignly, I sent the agreement from my phone while at a property viewing, and it was signed before I got back to the office."

"I require all my seed-stage companies to use a tool like eSignly for their formation docs. It shows they are organized and serious about governance. eSignly is clean, fast, and provides the legal proof I need."

"We set up a joint venture with another agency using eSignly to execute the partnership deed. The process was so smooth and professional. It set a great tone for the collaboration from the very start."

Is an electronic signature on a partnership deed legally binding in the USA?

Electronic signatures may have legal effect under laws such as the U.S. ESIGN Act and UETA, depending on the transaction, jurisdiction, and applicable formalities. Review requirements for your deed with qualified counsel.

What makes an eSignly signature more secure than just signing a PDF?

eSignly provides an electronic signing workflow and signing activity records. Review current service documentation for the records available and applicable requirements.

Do my partners need to create an eSignly account to sign?

No. Only the sender needs an account. Signers receive a secure email with a link to 'Review & Sign'. They can complete the entire process in their web browser on any device without needing to register or download anything.

Can I use eSignly if my partners are in different countries?

Cross-border signature requirements vary. Review the laws and formalities that apply to the parties and partnership deed, including relevant local requirements, with qualified counsel.

What happens to the document after it's signed?

After completion, the document and available signing record can be retained with the sender's account. Check current service documentation for document delivery, storage, and record details.

Can I draft my partnership deed within eSignly?

eSignly is a platform for executing and managing signatures on existing documents. We recommend you have your partnership deed drafted or reviewed by a qualified legal professional. Once you have the final draft (e.g., in PDF or DOCX format), you use eSignly for the secure signing process.

How long does it take to implement eSignly for my business?

Setup depends on your account and workflow. Review the current onboarding information, prepare your partnership deed, and follow the steps for uploading and sending it to the partners.

What if my partner claims they never signed the document?

eSignly provides signing activity records for review. What those records establish and their legal admissibility depend on applicable law and the circumstances. Contact the relevant parties and review the record when a signature is disputed.

Where can I review current plan options?

Review current plan and trial or free options, including feature limits, on the pricing page before choosing a plan for your signing workflow.

How does eSignly protect my sensitive business data?

Review eSignly's SOC 2 Type II report, ISO 27001 certification scope, current security documentation, and applicable service terms. HIPAA requirements depend on the data, organization, and use case.

Can I customize the signing experience with my brand?

Yes. With our Professional and Business plans, you can add your company logo and brand colors to the signature request emails and the signing portal. This builds immediate trust with your partners and presents a polished, professional image from day one.

What happens if a partner doesn't sign immediately?

Our platform handles the follow-up for you. You can enable automated reminders that will politely notify your partners if they haven't completed their signature. This keeps your business formation process moving forward without you having to manually chase down signatures.

Does eSignly support bulk signing for multiple partners?

Yes. If you are bringing on several partners or investors at once, our bulk sending feature allows you to upload your deed once and send it to your entire list. Each recipient receives a unique, secure link to sign their own copy, and you can track the status of each individual signature in real-time.

ESIGN & UETA Laws

These laws may recognize electronic signatures, subject to applicable transaction, jurisdiction, and formalities requirements.

eIDAS Regulation

eIDAS governs electronic identification and trust services in the EU. Review the signature level and formalities required for your transaction.

SOC 2 Type II

A SOC 2 Type II report describes controls and results within its stated scope and period. Review the report and applicable service terms.

ISO 27001

An international standard for information security management, confirming our systematic approach to protecting your sensitive documents.

256-bit AES Encryption

Bank-grade encryption that protects your partnership deed both in transit and while stored on our servers.

GDPR Requirements

GDPR obligations depend on the parties, data, roles, and processing. Review applicable requirements and service terms for your use case.

HIPAA Requirements

HIPAA requirements apply depending on the organization, information, and use case. Confirm that your service arrangement meets applicable obligations before handling protected health information.

PCI DSS Compliance

Demonstrates our commitment to securing payment card data, reflecting a culture of security across our entire platform.

Tamper-Evident Sealing

A cryptographic seal is applied to every executed document, so you can verify it hasn't been altered since the moment of signing.

REST API

Allows you to integrate eSignly's functionality into your own systems as your business grows, automating future agreement workflows.

OAuth 2.0

Provides secure, standardized authorization for API integrations, protecting your account and data.

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)

Leverages the world's leading cloud provider for high availability, scalability, and physical security of our systems.

Multi-Language Support

Our platform supports over 18 languages, making the signing process intuitive for partners around the globe.

Data Validation Logic

Ensures data entered into your documents is accurate and formatted correctly, preventing errors and delays.

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

The underlying technology that helps secure our digital signatures, providing a high level of trust and non-repudiation.