Terms of Service

Last updated: January 6, 2026

IMPORTANT: These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Zignt. Please read them carefully before using our Service. By accessing or using Zignt, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Zignt's website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

1.2 Eligibility

You represent and warrant that you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
  • Will use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations

1.3 Updates to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised version on our website with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

2. Description of Service

2.1 Service Overview

Zignt provides an electronic signature platform that enables users to create, manage, and execute electronic signature workflows for contracts and documents. The Service includes:

  • Contract Templates: Create reusable document templates with configurable signature and form fields
  • Batch Management: Send contracts to multiple recipients and track signing progress
  • Electronic Signatures: Collect legally binding electronic signatures from signers
  • Audit Trail: Automatic recording of signing events including timestamps, IP addresses, and signer information
  • Document Storage: Secure cloud storage of templates and signed documents
  • Email Notifications: Automated delivery of signing invitations and reminders (paid plans)
  • Team Management: Workspace and team collaboration features (Enterprise plan)
  • Integrations: Third-party integrations including Google Drive (paid plans)

2.2 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to factors beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance.

2.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We may also add, modify, or remove features, functionality, or content. Material changes that adversely affect your use will be communicated in advance when reasonably practicable.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You must update your account information promptly if any changes occur.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account at security@zignt.com
  • Using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication when available

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

3.3 Account Types and Authorized Users

Depending on your subscription plan, you may invite team members to access your account ("Authorized Users"). You are responsible for ensuring that all Authorized Users comply with these Terms. The account owner is responsible for all actions taken by Authorized Users.

3.4 Account Termination

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your account if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately.

4. Subscription Plans and Payments

4.1 Subscription Plans

Zignt offers the following subscription plans:

  • Free Plan: Up to 3 contract templates, up to 3 batches per template, unlimited signatures, basic features
  • Professional Plan ($12/month): Up to 100 contract templates, unlimited batches, unlimited signatures, custom branding, Google Drive integration, automated email notifications, advanced analytics
  • Enterprise Plan ($29/month): Unlimited templates and batches, all Professional features plus team management, ID verification for signers, AI-powered contract renewal tracking, priority support

Plan features and pricing may change. Current subscribers will be notified of material changes at least 30 days in advance.

4.2 Billing and Payment

Paid subscriptions are billed monthly in advance. By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel. Payment is processed through Stripe, and you agree to Stripe's terms of service.

4.3 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices upon 30 days' advance notice. Price changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle after the notice period. Your continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.

4.4 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to paid features until the end of your current billing period. Subscriptions are non-refundable, except where required by applicable law or at our sole discretion. Unused portions of a subscription period are not refundable.

4.5 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, we will attempt to charge your payment method again. If payment continues to fail after reasonable attempts, your account may be downgraded to the Free plan or suspended. We will notify you of payment issues and provide an opportunity to update your payment information.

4.6 Taxes

All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. You are responsible for paying all applicable taxes, including VAT, GST, or sales tax, based on your location.

5. Electronic Signatures

5.1 Consent to Electronic Transactions

By using the Service, you consent to conduct transactions electronically and acknowledge that electronic signatures, contracts, and records have the same legal effect as their paper equivalents. This consent applies to all transactions conducted through the Service.

5.2 Legal Validity

Electronic signatures created through Zignt are designed to comply with applicable electronic signature laws, including:

  • United States: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act) and Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA)
  • European Union: eIDAS Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 910/2014)
  • United Kingdom: Electronic Communications Act 2000
  • Other jurisdictions: Various national electronic signature laws

5.3 Signature Types

Zignt provides Simple Electronic Signatures (SES), which are appropriate for most commercial transactions. For transactions requiring Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES) or Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) under eIDAS or equivalent standards, additional verification methods may be necessary. Enterprise plan users can enable optional ID verification for signers.

5.4 Audit Trail

For each signing transaction, we automatically capture and store an audit trail including:

  • Signer name and email address
  • IP address at time of signing
  • Timestamp of signature
  • Document hash for integrity verification
  • ID verification documents (if enabled)

This audit trail is embedded in signed documents and available for download.

5.5 Limitations

Electronic signatures may not be legally valid for certain document types in some jurisdictions, including but not limited to:

  • Wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts
  • Family law documents (adoption, divorce, etc.)
  • Court orders and official court documents
  • Documents requiring notarization (unless using qualified e-signatures)
  • Real estate transactions in certain jurisdictions

It is your responsibility to verify that electronic signatures are appropriate for your specific use case and jurisdiction.

5.6 Signer Responsibilities

When you send documents for signature, you are responsible for ensuring that signers have consented to electronic transactions, have access to the necessary technology to view and sign documents, and receive copies of signed documents. You must not send documents to signers who have indicated they do not consent to electronic signatures.

6. User Content and Data

6.1 Your Content

"User Content" means all documents, data, text, images, signatures, and other content you upload, submit, or transmit through the Service. You retain all ownership rights in your User Content.

6.2 License Grant

By uploading User Content, you grant Zignt a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, store, transmit, and display your User Content solely as necessary to provide the Service to you. This license terminates when you delete your User Content or close your account, except for content that has been shared with third parties or is required for legal compliance.

6.3 Content Restrictions

You agree not to upload, submit, or transmit any content that:

  • Violates any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
  • Is fraudulent, false, misleading, or deceptive
  • Infringes any intellectual property rights
  • Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or harassing
  • Facilitates illegal activities

6.4 Content Monitoring

We do not routinely monitor User Content but reserve the right to review, remove, or disable access to any User Content that we believe violates these Terms or applicable law, or upon receipt of a valid legal request.

6.5 Data Retention

We retain User Content for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter. Signed documents and audit trails may be retained longer for legal compliance purposes. You can request deletion of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Acceptable Use

7.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Service to engage in any activity that is illegal, harmful, or interferes with our Service or the rights of others. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

  • Forging signatures or impersonating any person or entity
  • Sending documents without proper authorization
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
  • Interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers
  • Circumventing any access controls or usage limits
  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Service
  • Using automated systems to access the Service without permission
  • Reselling or redistributing the Service without authorization
  • Using the Service for competitive benchmarking or analysis

7.2 Usage Limits

Your use of the Service is subject to the limits of your subscription plan. Exceeding these limits may result in additional charges, reduced functionality, or suspension of your account.

7.3 Compliance with Laws

You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including data protection laws, export controls, and industry-specific regulations.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Zignt's Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, designs, text, graphics, logos, icons, and other content (excluding User Content), is owned by or licensed to Zignt and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our express written permission.

8.2 Trademarks

"Zignt" and related logos and names are trademarks of Zignt. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks appearing on the Service are the property of their respective owners.

8.3 Feedback

If you provide us with suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Service ("Feedback"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Service without any obligation to you.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Third-Party Integrations

The Service may integrate with third-party services such as Google Drive, Stripe, and others. Your use of these integrations is subject to the respective third party's terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or reliability of third-party services.

9.2 Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, products, or services available from such third parties. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

10.1 Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

10.2 Data Processing

If you are a Customer that processes personal data of individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, our Data Processing Agreement applies to your use of the Service.

10.3 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and encryption at rest. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You acknowledge that you transmit data at your own risk.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 Service Provided "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

11.2 No Legal Advice

Zignt provides a technology platform and does not provide legal advice. The information provided about electronic signatures and legal compliance is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. You should consult with a qualified attorney regarding the legal validity of electronic signatures for your specific circumstances and jurisdiction.

11.3 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for any content provided by third parties, including User Content. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any third-party content.

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ZIGNT AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Any failure of electronic signatures to be legally valid in any jurisdiction

12.2 Cap on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ZIGNT'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ZIGNT IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

12.3 Basis of the Bargain

THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION REFLECT A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK AND ARE A FUNDAMENTAL BASIS OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND ZIGNT. THE SERVICE WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.

12.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply, and you may have additional rights.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Zignt and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights
  • Any dispute between you and a third party related to your use of the Service

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution process, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at legal@zignt.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days.

14.2 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising from your use of the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.3 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, United States. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.

14.4 Class Action Waiver

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

14.5 Time Limitation

Any claim or cause of action arising from or related to these Terms or the Service must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arose, or be forever barred.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Data Processing Agreement, and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Zignt regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by Zignt to be effective.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without your consent in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

15.5 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, pandemics, government actions, or failures of third-party services.

15.6 Notices

We may provide notices to you by email to the address associated with your account, by posting on the Service, or by other reasonable means. You may provide notices to us by email at legal@zignt.com or by mail to the address in Section 16.

15.7 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the benefit of you and Zignt only. There are no third-party beneficiaries to these Terms.

15.8 Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and trade and economic sanctions maintained by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Zignt

Email: legal@zignt.com

Website: https://zignt.com

For support inquiries: support@zignt.com

For security issues: security@zignt.com

For privacy matters: privacy@zignt.com