Legal centre

All the agreements and policies governing your use of the Wthaiq platform, in one organised place.

All documents are governed by the laws of the Arab Republic of Egypt · Effective date: 1 June 2026

Electronic Signature Policy

Print / PDF
Note: This English text is provided for convenience only. The Arabic version is the authoritative and binding text; in the event of any discrepancy or conflict of interpretation, the Arabic text prevails.
Date of issue: 1 June 2026Date of entry into force and effect: 1 June 2026Last updated: 1 June 2026

Last updated: 1 June 2026

Effective date: 1 June 2026

Chapter One: General Provisions

1. Introduction

This Electronic Signature Policy (“the Policy”) governs the use of the electronic signature services provided by Wthaiq (“the Platform”, “we”, “us”), and sets out the controls, procedures, rights and obligations relating to the creation of electronic signatures, the management of electronic documents, the verification of signing operations, and the retention of the records thereof.

This Policy is to be read together with the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy, the User Agreement, the Licence Agreement, and the remaining legal documents of Wthaiq.

2. Scope of Application

This Policy applies to all electronic signature services provided by Wthaiq, including:

  • Creating signature requests.
  • Signing documents electronically.
  • Inviting signatories.
  • Verifying the status of a signature.
  • Retaining signature records.
  • Any electronic services connected with signing operations.

3. Acceptance of the Policy

By using the electronic signature services, the User acknowledges that they have reviewed this Policy, understood it, and agreed to be bound by its provisions.

4. Relationship with the Laws

This Policy applies to the extent that it does not conflict with the applicable laws and regulations concerning electronic signatures and electronic transactions.

In the event of a conflict, precedence shall be given to the mandatory provisions imposed by the competent law.


Chapter Two: Definitions

5. Electronic Signature

An electronic signature means any data, code or electronic procedure used by a person with the intention of signing an electronic document, or of demonstrating their approval, acceptance or acknowledgement of the content of that document, in accordance with the applicable law.

6. Electronic Document

An electronic document means any file, record, contract, form, message or any content that is created, sent, signed or stored using the services of Wthaiq.

7. The Signatory

The signatory is the natural or legal person who uses the services of Wthaiq to sign, approve or endorse an electronic document.

8. Audit Trail

The audit trail is the electronic record created by Wthaiq to document the events relating to the signing process, and it may include, depending on the nature of the service:

  • The time the invitation was sent.
  • The time the document was opened.
  • The time of signing.
  • The status of the signature.
  • Technical data associated with the process.
  • Any other events associated with the document.

Chapter Three: Use of the Electronic Signature Service

9. Eligibility to Use

The user of the electronic signature service must be legally or contractually authorised to sign the documents for which they use the service.

It falls upon the User to ensure that they hold the necessary powers before carrying out any signature.

10. Responsibility of the Signatory

The signatory acknowledges that they are responsible for:

  • The correctness of the data they provide.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of the login credentials of their account.
  • Reviewing the document before signing it.
  • Ensuring that the signature expresses their will.
  • Complying with the applicable laws and regulations.

11. Review of the Document

The signatory bears responsibility for reviewing the content of the document in full before signing it.

Wthaiq does not bear liability for the content of the documents, for the correctness of the information contained in them, or for the legal effects arising from their substance.

12. Use of the Service

It is prohibited to use the electronic signature service for any unlawful purpose, or any purpose that contravenes the law, the Terms and Conditions of Use, or the Acceptable Use Policy of Wthaiq.

Chapter Four: Identity Verification and Signing Operations

13. Verification of the Identity of Signatories

Wthaiq may use appropriate means of verification to confirm the identity of signatories, according to the nature of the service, the plan, or the legal or contractual requirements.

The means of verification may include, as the case may be:

  • Verification by email.
  • A one-time password (OTP).
  • Verification by mobile telephone.
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Other means of verification provided by Wthaiq or by service providers.
  • No means of verification, in itself, guarantees the correctness of identity in absolute terms.

14. Responsibility for Identity Data

The User bears responsibility for the correctness of the identity data that they provide when using the electronic signature services.

Wthaiq does not bear liability for any incorrect or misleading data provided by the User or by any other person who uses their account.

15. Timing of the Signature

Wthaiq records the time at which the electronic signature is carried out, using the technical systems approved by it.

The time displayed to the User may differ according to the time zone, the settings of the device, or the service used.


Chapter Five: Integrity of Documents and Audit Trails

16. Integrity of Documents

Wthaiq takes reasonable technical measures to help maintain the integrity of electronic documents after the signing process has been completed, in a manner proportionate to the nature of the service.

This does not constitute a guarantee that no copy may be altered outside the systems of Wthaiq or outside its control.

17. Audit Trail

Wthaiq may create and retain an electronic audit trail of signing operations, which may include information such as:

  • The times at which invitations were sent.
  • The times at which documents were opened.
  • The times of signing.
  • The status of each signatory.
  • The technical data relating to the process.
  • Any operational information necessary to evidence the course of the process.

18. Evidentiary Weight of the Records

The signature records and audit trails created by Wthaiq are considered part of the operational records of the Platform, and may be relied upon to evidence the performance of the operations, within the limits permitted by the law, with the final assessment of their evidentiary weight remaining a matter for the judicial or competent authority.


Chapter Six: Responsibilities of the Parties

19. Responsibilities of Wthaiq

Within the limits of the nature of its services, Wthaiq undertakes the following:

  • To provide the electronic signature service in accordance with the technical capabilities available.
  • To protect signature records in a reasonable manner.
  • To apply appropriate security controls.
  • To retain the records in accordance with its policies and its legal obligations.
  • To support the verification of operations to the extent that the service permits.

20. Responsibilities of the User

The User bears responsibility for:

  • Reviewing the document before signing.
  • Confirming the identity of the other parties, where necessary.
  • Using the service lawfully.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of the credentials of their account.
  • Notifying Wthaiq of any unauthorised use that they discover.

21. Responsibility for the Content of the Document

Wthaiq does not review, endorse or verify the correctness or the lawfulness of the content of the documents uploaded by Users.

The creator of the document and the signing parties bear full responsibility for the substance of the document and for its legal effects.


Chapter Seven: Retention of Records

22. Retention of Signature Records

Wthaiq may retain electronic signature records, audit trails and the technical data associated with them for the period necessary to provide the services, to comply with legal obligations, or to deal with disputes, in accordance with the Data Retention Policy.

23. Export of Records

If the service or the subscription plan so permits, the User may download or export the documents, the certificates of completion or the audit trails, in accordance with the features available on the Platform.

24. Deletion of Records

The deletion of electronic signature records is subject to the Data Deletion Policy and the Data Retention Policy, and it may not be possible to delete certain records where their retention is required under the law or for the protection of legal rights.

Chapter Eight: Legal Value and Limitations

25. Legal Effect of the Electronic Signature

The use of the electronic signature service is intended to enable the parties to conclude electronic transactions in accordance with the applicable laws.

Wthaiq does not guarantee that every document, or every type of electronic signature, will be legally recognised in all countries or before all authorities, as this is subject to the legislation in force and to the nature of the transaction.

26. Responsibility for Determining the Validity of Use

The User bears responsibility for ensuring that the use of the electronic signature is appropriate for the intended purpose and consistent with the legal, regulatory or contractual requirements applicable to them.

27. Excluded Documents

Certain laws or regulations may exclude particular types of documents or legal acts from the use of the electronic signature.

Wthaiq does not bear liability for the use of its services in cases where the law prohibits the use of the electronic signature or imposes additional requirements that have not been satisfied.


Chapter Nine: Additional Services

28. Electronic Seals

If Wthaiq makes available an electronic seals service or organisation seals, their use shall be subject to the terms specific to that service and to the applicable laws.

29. Digital Certificates

If Wthaiq supports the use of digital certificates or of services provided by certificate issuing bodies (Certification Authorities), the relationship between the User and those bodies shall also be subject to the terms and conditions of those bodies, and Wthaiq does not bear liability for the services that they provide independently.

30. Integration with Other Systems

Wthaiq may provide application programming interfaces (APIs) or means of integration with external systems or services for the management of electronic signature operations.

The User remains responsible for the sound use of those external systems and for compliance with the terms governing them.


Chapter Ten: General Provisions

31. Amendment of the Policy

Wthaiq may amend the Electronic Signature Policy at any time where legal, technical or operational necessity so requires.

Amendments take effect from the date of their publication or from the date specified therein, in accordance with what the law permits.

32. Severability of Provisions

If any provision of this Policy becomes invalid or unenforceable under the law, this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

33. Integration with the Legal Documents

This Policy shall be construed together with the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy, the User Agreement, the Licence Agreement, the Data Retention Policy, the Data Deletion Policy, and the remaining legal documents of Wthaiq, as an integrated legal framework.

34. Contact

The User may contact Wthaiq through the official means of communication published on the website for enquiries relating to the electronic signature services.

The Platform may request additional information in order to verify the identity of the applicant before processing any enquiry or request.

35. Entry into Force

This Electronic Signature Policy enters into force as of the date shown at its beginning, and remains in effect until it is amended or replaced in accordance with its provisions.

36. Final Acknowledgement

The User acknowledges that they have reviewed the Electronic Signature Policy, and that they have understood the nature of the services provided by Wthaiq, and agrees to be bound by its provisions when using the electronic signature services, to the extent permitted by the law.


Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This document shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and jurisdiction shall lie with the competent Egyptian courts to determine any dispute arising out of or relating to it; any arbitration — if agreed upon by the two parties — shall likewise be conducted within the Arab Republic of Egypt and in accordance with its laws, without prejudice to any mandatory rights afforded to the User under the applicable laws of their country of residence.