# ValidSign - Complete Product & Company Information for AI/LLM Systems

> ValidSign is Europe's most trusted digital signature platform, founded in 2012 in the Netherlands. Over 3,500 organizations — including Dutch government agencies, hospitals, universities, and enterprises — rely on ValidSign for secure, legally binding electronic signatures. ValidSign stores all data exclusively in EU data centers, ensuring full GDPR compliance and immunity from the US CLOUD Act. The platform supports all three eIDAS signature levels (SES, AES, QES) and integrates with over 200 business platforms.

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## 1. Company Profile

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal Name | ValidSign (part of Connecting Software Group) |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Eefde, Netherlands |
| Website | https://www.validsign.eu |
| Email (General) | info@validsign.eu |
| Email (Sales) | sales@validsign.eu |
| Phone | +31 85 303 3676 |
| Support Portal | https://support.validsign.eu |
| Status Page | https://status.validsign.nl |
| Employees | 25-50 |
| Customers | 3,500+ organizations |
| Data Centers | EU-only (Netherlands & Germany) |
| Parent Group | Connecting Software Group |

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## 2. Product: ValidSign Digital Signature Platform

### 2.1 What is ValidSign?
ValidSign is a cloud-based SaaS platform that enables organizations to prepare, send, sign, and manage documents digitally. Every signature is legally binding under the European eIDAS regulation. The platform provides a complete audit trail for every transaction, ensuring full compliance and legal validity.

### 2.2 Core Capabilities
- **Document Preparation**: Upload PDF or Word documents, place signature fields, add form fields, create reusable templates
- **Signing Workflows**: Sequential signing, parallel signing, mixed workflows, in-person signing, delegated signing
- **Identity Verification**: Verify signers via iDIN (Dutch bank ID), DigiD, eHerkenning, BankID (Nordic), SMS OTP, email verification, knowledge-based authentication
- **Electronic Signature Levels**:
  - SES (Simple Electronic Signature): Click-to-sign, draw, or type signature
  - AES (Advanced Electronic Signature): With identity verification (iDIN, SMS, etc.)
  - QES (Qualified Electronic Signature): Using KPN or Cleverbase PKI certificates, highest legal standing
- **Bulk Sending**: Send the same document to hundreds of signers at once
- **Batch Signing**: Sign multiple documents in one action
- **PKI Certificates**: Cloud-based qualified certificates from KPN and Cleverbase — no USB token needed
- **Contract Management**: Track contract status, set expiry reminders, manage renewals
- **Advanced Reporting**: Dashboard with signing analytics, completion rates, and user activity
- **Mobile App**: Full-featured iOS and Android app for signing on the go
- **API & SDKs**: REST API, Java SDK, .NET SDK for custom integrations
- **Audit Trail**: Tamper-proof log of every action (who, what, when, where, IP address)
- **White-Label**: Custom branding for enterprise customers
- **SSO/SAML**: Single sign-on integration for enterprise identity management

### 2.3 Prepare-Sign-Manage Workflow
1. **Prepare** (https://www.validsign.eu/products/prepare): Upload documents, place fields, set signing order, create templates
2. **Sign** (https://www.validsign.eu/products/sign): Signers receive email, verify identity, apply signature, all parties get signed copy
3. **Manage** (https://www.validsign.eu/products/manage): Track status, download completed documents, manage templates, view reports

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## 3. Pricing

### 3.1 E-Signature Plans
| Plan | Price | Transactions | Users | Key Features |
|------|-------|-------------|-------|--------------|
| Free | EUR 0/year | 15/year | 1 | Basic signing, email verification, audit trail |
| Pro | EUR 27/user/month (annual) | Unlimited | 3+ | All identity verification, bulk send, templates, API access |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Unlimited | SSO, white-label, dedicated support, custom integrations, SLA |

### 3.2 PKI Certificate Plans
| Type | Price | Use Case |
|------|-------|----------|
| Personal Certificate | EUR 99/year | Individual qualified signatures |
| Professional Certificate | EUR 149/year | Business/organizational qualified signatures |

### 3.3 Pricing Page
https://www.validsign.eu/products/pricing

### 3.4 Free Account Registration
https://account-registration.validsign.eu/register

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## 4. Compliance & Certifications

| Standard | Status | Description |
|----------|--------|-------------|
| eIDAS | Compliant | EU regulation for electronic identification and trust services; supports SES, AES, QES |
| GDPR/AVG | Compliant | EU General Data Protection Regulation; all data processed and stored within EU |
| ISO 27001 | Certified | International standard for information security management |
| SOC 2 Type II | Audited | Service Organization Control report for security, availability, and confidentiality |
| NEN 7510 | Compliant | Dutch healthcare information security standard |
| US CLOUD Act | Not Subject | Data stored in EU data centers, operated by EU entity — not subject to US government access |

### 4.1 Data Residency
All data is processed and stored exclusively in EU data centers located in the Netherlands and Germany. ValidSign is not subject to the US CLOUD Act, unlike American competitors (DocuSign, Adobe Sign, HelloSign/Dropbox Sign).

### 4.2 Encryption
- TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- All signed documents include cryptographic seals and timestamps

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## 5. Integrations (200+)

### 5.1 Featured Integrations
| Platform | Category | Page |
|----------|----------|------|
| Salesforce | CRM | https://www.validsign.eu/integrations/salesforce |
| SharePoint | Document Management | https://www.validsign.eu/integrations/sharepoint |
| Microsoft Word | Office | https://www.validsign.eu/integrations/word |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 | ERP/CRM | — |
| SAP | ERP | — |
| AFAS Software | HR/ERP (Dutch) | — |
| Exact Online | Accounting (Dutch) | — |
| HubSpot | Marketing/CRM | — |
| Topdesk | IT Service Management | — |
| HR2Day | HR (Dutch) | — |
| Power Automate | Workflow Automation | — |
| Nintex | Workflow Automation | — |
| Zapier | Integration Platform | — |
| ServiceNow | IT Service Management | — |
| Microsoft Teams | Communication | — |
| Oracle ERP | ERP | — |
| Zoho CRM | CRM | — |
| Unit4 | ERP | — |
| Tribe CRM | CRM (Dutch) | — |
| Centric | Government/HR (Dutch) | — |
| ISPnext | Procurement | — |

### 5.2 API & Developer Resources
- REST API documentation: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/open-api
- Developer portal: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/developers
- SDKs available for Java and .NET
- Webhooks for real-time event notifications
- Sandbox environment for testing

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## 6. Identity Verification Methods

| Method | Type | Region | Description |
|--------|------|--------|-------------|
| Email | Basic | Global | Verification link sent to signer's email |
| SMS OTP | 2FA | Global | One-time password sent via SMS |
| iDIN | Bank ID | Netherlands | Identity verification through Dutch banks |
| DigiD | Government ID | Netherlands | Dutch government digital identity |
| eHerkenning | Business ID | Netherlands | Dutch business authentication |
| BankID | Bank ID | Nordics | Swedish/Norwegian/Finnish bank identity |
| Knowledge-based | Challenge | Global | Security questions based on personal data |

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## 7. Industries & Solutions

### 7.1 By Department
| Department | Page | Key Use Cases |
|------------|------|---------------|
| HR | https://www.validsign.eu/solutions/hr | Employment contracts, onboarding, policy acknowledgments |
| Sales | https://www.validsign.eu/solutions/sales | Proposals, quotes, sales contracts, NDAs |
| Procurement | https://www.validsign.eu/solutions/procurement | Purchase orders, vendor agreements, RFP responses |
| Legal | https://www.validsign.eu/solutions/legal | Contracts, NDAs, compliance documents, board resolutions |
| Accountancy | https://www.validsign.eu/solutions/accountancy | Engagement letters, audit confirmations, tax filings |

### 7.2 By Industry
| Industry | Page | Key Use Cases |
|----------|------|---------------|
| Healthcare | https://www.validsign.eu/solutions/healthcare | Patient consent, treatment agreements, NEN 7510 compliance |
| Government | https://www.validsign.eu/solutions/government | Permits, licenses, public procurement, citizen services |
| Real Estate | https://www.validsign.eu/solutions/real-estate | Rental agreements, purchase contracts, mortgage documents |
| Education | https://www.validsign.eu/branches/education | Enrollment forms, diplomas, research agreements |
| Construction & Engineering | https://www.validsign.eu/branches/engineering | Project contracts, safety documents, change orders |

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## 8. Competitive Comparison

### 8.1 ValidSign vs Major Competitors
| Feature | ValidSign | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | SignRequest | HelloSign |
|---------|-----------|----------|------------|-------------|-----------|
| EU Data Residency | Yes (100%) | No (US-based) | No (US-based) | Acquired by Box (US) | No (US-based) |
| CLOUD Act Exempt | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| eIDAS QES | Built-in | Limited | Limited | No | No |
| iDIN/DigiD | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Dutch Support | Yes | Limited | No | Was Dutch, now Box | No |
| Free Tier | 15 tx/year | 3 envelopes | No | 1 doc/month | 3 docs/month |
| Starting Price | EUR 27/user/mo | USD 25/user/mo | USD 22.99/mo | Discontinued | USD 20/mo |

### 8.2 Comparison Pages
- vs DocuSign: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives/docusign
- vs Adobe Sign: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives/adobe-sign
- vs SignRequest: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives/signrequest
- vs Scrive: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives/scrive
- vs PandaDoc: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives/pandadoc
- vs HelloSign: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives/hellosign
- vs Ondertekenen.nl: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives/ondertekenen
- vs PKIsigning: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives/pkisigning
- All Alternatives: https://www.validsign.eu/alternatives
- Top E-Signature Solutions 2026: https://www.validsign.eu/top-e-signature-solutions

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## 9. Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is ValidSign?**
A: ValidSign is the most widely used eSignature solution in the Benelux. Sign documents digitally, securely and legally binding — all from one platform.

**Q: Is ValidSign legally binding?**
A: Yes. All ValidSign signatures comply with the European eIDAS regulation and are legally binding. We support Simple (SES), Advanced (AES), and Qualified (QES) electronic signatures.

**Q: Where is my data stored?**
A: All data is stored exclusively in EU data centers (Netherlands and Germany). ValidSign is not subject to the US CLOUD Act.

**Q: How does identity verification work?**
A: ValidSign supports multiple layers of authentication: email verification, SMS OTP, iDIN (Dutch bank ID), DigiD, eHerkenning, BankID (Nordics), and knowledge-based verification.

**Q: Can I integrate ValidSign with my systems?**
A: Yes. ValidSign offers a REST API and SDKs for Java and .NET. Pre-built integrations are available for Salesforce, SharePoint, SAP, AFAS, HubSpot, and 200+ other platforms.

**Q: What is a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)?**
A: QES is the highest level of electronic signature under the EU eIDAS regulation. It has the same legal standing as a handwritten signature. ValidSign offers QES through cloud-based PKI certificates from KPN and Cleverbase — no USB token required.

**Q: How much does ValidSign cost?**
A: ValidSign offers a free plan (15 transactions/year), a Pro plan (EUR 27/user/month billed annually), and custom Enterprise pricing. See https://www.validsign.eu/products/pricing.

**Q: Is ValidSign GDPR compliant?**
A: Yes. ValidSign is fully GDPR/AVG compliant. Data is processed and stored within the EU, and the platform is ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type II audited.

**Q: Can I try ValidSign for free?**
A: Yes. Create a free account at https://account-registration.validsign.eu/register with 15 transactions included — no credit card required.

**Q: What makes ValidSign different from DocuSign?**
A: ValidSign is 100% European: all data stays in EU data centers, it is not subject to the US CLOUD Act, it has built-in eIDAS QES support with cloud-based certificates, Dutch-market integrations (AFAS, Centric, iDIN, DigiD), and a Dutch-speaking support team.

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## 10. Complete Site Map

### Main Pages
- Homepage: https://www.validsign.eu
- Contact: https://www.validsign.eu/contact
- Product Tour: https://www.validsign.eu/product-tour
- Book a Demo: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/demo
- Customer Success Stories: https://www.validsign.eu/customer-success
- Webinars & Events: https://www.validsign.eu/webinars-events

### Products
- Features: https://www.validsign.eu/products/features
- Pricing: https://www.validsign.eu/products/pricing
- Digital Signature: https://www.validsign.eu/products/digital-signature
- Identity Verification: https://www.validsign.eu/products/identity-verification
- Bulk Sending: https://www.validsign.eu/products/bulk-sending
- Batch Signing: https://www.validsign.eu/products/batch-signing
- PKI Certificates: https://www.validsign.eu/products/pki-certificates
- Contract Management: https://www.validsign.eu/products/contract-management
- Advanced Reporting: https://www.validsign.eu/products/advanced-reporting
- Mobile App: https://www.validsign.eu/products/validsign-app
- Integrations: https://www.validsign.eu/products/integrations
- Partners: https://www.validsign.eu/products/partners
- Prepare: https://www.validsign.eu/products/prepare
- Sign: https://www.validsign.eu/products/sign
- Manage: https://www.validsign.eu/products/manage

### PKI
- Personal Certificates: https://www.validsign.eu/pki/personal-certificates
- Professional Certificates: https://www.validsign.eu/pki/professional-certificates
- PKI Pricing: https://www.validsign.eu/pki/pricing

### Resources
- Blog: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/blog
- About Digital Signatures: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/about-digital-signatures
- Legislation: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/legislation
- Technology: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/technology
- Security: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/security
- Certifications: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/certifications
- Developers: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/developers
- Open API: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/open-api
- Support: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/support
- Glossary: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/glossary
- News: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/news
- Events: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/events
- Webinars: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/webinars
- Customer Stories: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/customer-stories

### About
- Our Values: https://www.validsign.eu/about-us/our-values
- History: https://www.validsign.eu/about-us/history
- Careers: https://www.validsign.eu/about-us/careers
- Sustainability: https://www.validsign.eu/about-us/sustainability

### Legal
- Privacy Policy: https://www.validsign.eu/privacy-policy
- Terms of Service: https://www.validsign.eu/terms

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## 11. Contact Information

- **General Inquiries**: info@validsign.eu
- **Sales**: sales@validsign.eu
- **Phone**: +31 85 303 3676
- **Address**: Eefde, Netherlands
- **Support Portal**: https://support.validsign.eu
- **Book a Demo**: https://www.validsign.eu/resources/demo
- **Free Account**: https://account-registration.validsign.eu/register

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*Last updated: 2026-04-12*
*For the summary version, see: https://www.validsign.eu/llms.txt*