With the development of electronic signature technology, more and more enterprises are starting to use automatically generated electronic contracts. So do auto-generated electronic contracts work?
An automatically generated electronic contract is legally valid, but its validity depends on many factors, such as the content of the contract, the identity verification of the signatory, the time when the contract is in force, how to revoke it, etc.
According to the provisions of the Civil Code and the Electronic Signature Law, a legal and effective electronic contract refers to a data message formed by the contracting parties on the Internet through a third-party electronic contract conclusion system and using reliable electronic signature technology. An electronic signature is a signature made in electronic form, which has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature or seal.
However, not all electronic contracts are legally binding. For example, electronic signatures on the market that use watermarks, visual stamps, and even PS have no legal effect. Therefore, in order to ensure the legal validity of electronic contracts, it is necessary to use a third-party electronic contract platform to sign, and the electronic signatures provided by the platform must be provided by a CA institution established in accordance with the law and obtaining the "Electronic Certification Service License" of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
In general, an automatically generated electronic contract is legally valid if certain conditions are met. However, in practice, it is still necessary to be cautious, try to choose a reputable third-party electronic contract platform, and ensure the reliability of electronic signatures.