How it works

From zero to signed PDF in under 5 minutes

The happy-path flow, no long explanations.

Process

From sign-up to signed contract in 5 steps

Standard flow from first visit to PDF signed by both parties.

  1. Sign up

    Free account with Google or email. No card needed.

  2. Dashboard

    Pick a template from the jurist-drafted library.

  3. Fill in

    Fill variables directly in the document. AI helps with suggestions.

  4. Validate

    AI reviews the contract. Optionally request review from a marketplace lawyer.

  5. Sign

    AES signature with email OTP. Sealed PDF delivered instantly.

Trust

N1-N4 credibility system + AES

N1 — AI-generated

Template created by ContrActual's LLM.

N2 — By jurist

Template drafted by a named jurist.

N3 — AI reviewed

AI analyses your customised contract.

N4 — Lawyer

A marketplace lawyer validates the specific contract.

AES — Advanced electronic signature

eIDAS-compliant. Sealed PDF, audit trail kept for 7 years.

Frequently asked

What people ask most often

Is the electronic signature valid in court?+

Yes. ContrActual implements the advanced electronic signature (AES), compliant with the eIDAS Regulation and recognised in Romania under Law 455/2001. For contracts that require a qualified signature (QES) — e.g. authentic deeds — we integrate certified providers.

Does my data stay in the EU?+

Yes. ContrActual's infrastructure runs exclusively on EU servers (Hetzner Germany). We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA. The DPA can be signed in a few minutes.

Can I import my existing templates?+

Yes. You can upload DOCX or PDF documents and ContrActual automatically converts them into editable templates with dynamic fields. For complex templates we offer conversion assistance.

What happens to the contract after signing?+

The signed PDF is stored immutably (Object Lock, WORM) on MinIO, encrypted at rest, for a minimum of 7 years. The parties receive a copy by email and can download the document at any time from their account. The complete audit trail stays attached.

Does the other party need a ContrActual account?+

No. We send a secured link (JWT, expiring) by email. The other party reviews the contract, signs with AES or QES, and receives the final copy — without creating an account.

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