PCI Scope
Controls and configurations that help limit storage and transmission of cardholder data, including payment tokenization and instructions to avoid storing PAN in documents.
Electronic signatures processed via signNow are enforceable under ESIGN and UETA in the United States when identity and intent are captured; organizations must still follow PCI DSS requirements for cardholder data handling and consider HIPAA or FERPA where applicable.
Responsible for configuring integrations, managing API credentials, enforcing encryption and SSO, and reviewing security settings. The IT Administrator ensures system-level protections align with PCI and organizational policies, performs periodic audits, and coordinates with vendors for security updates and incident response procedures.
Manages template creation, signing workflows, and CRM record attachments. The Sales Manager verifies that templates do not collect prohibited cardholder data, trains sales staff on correct capture procedures, and reviews completed agreements in Copper to ensure proper documentation and compliance with company practices.
Controls and configurations that help limit storage and transmission of cardholder data, including payment tokenization and instructions to avoid storing PAN in documents.
Legally recognized electronic signatures, configurable signing flows, and field-level controls that support valid agreements under ESIGN and UETA in the United States.
Reusable document templates with predefined fields and conditional logic to reduce manual steps and standardize handling of payment-related forms.
Bi-directional integration with Copper to attach signed documents to records, populate fields from CRM data, and trigger CRM-based processes after signing.
REST API and webhook support to embed signing flows, automate document generation, and integrate third-party payment processors while preserving compliance controls.
Comprehensive tamper-evident audit logs capturing signer actions, timestamps, IP addresses, and document versioning for forensic review and compliance reporting.
signNow supports importing Google Docs content to create templates and preserve layout while allowing field placement and signature workflows; this streamlines document creation for teams that draft agreements in Google Workspace and want a controlled signing process tied to CRM records.
signNow integrates with Copper to attach signed documents to contacts and opportunities, map form fields to Copper records, and trigger CRM automation post-signature, keeping signed agreements readily available within the sales workflow without exposing full payment data.
Automatic routing of signed documents to Dropbox or other storage reduces manual downloads; configure retention and access policies to keep payment-related files in encrypted storage with controlled sharing.
Create and store standardized templates with locked fields and conditional logic to ensure all payment authorizations follow the same structure and do not retain prohibited data elements.
| Workflow Setting Name and Configuration | Default configuration values and notes |
|---|---|
| Document Expiration Notification Interval in Days | 30 days |
| Signing Order and Approval Steps Configuration | Sequential with approval gate |
| Reminder Frequency for Outstanding Signatures | 48 hours |
| Data Masking and Payment Field Storage Policy | Mask PAN; do not store full PAN |
| Webhook and CRM Sync Timing Settings | Immediate event push |
signNow and Copper integration is accessible across modern browsers and mobile devices, enabling signature and CRM actions from desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
For consistent PCI-relevant behavior, use updated browsers and the latest signNow mobile app; ensure Copper integrations are authorized through secure API credentials and follow organizational mobile device policies.
A regional service provider needed a standard payment authorization flow that did not retain cardholder numbers in CRM records
Resulting in reduced PCI scope and faster reconciliation for monthly billing.
A small equipment reseller required signed deposit agreements linked to opportunities in Copper
Leading to clearer audit trails and fewer manual archiving steps for compliance reviews.
| Feature or Capability for Comparison | signNow (Recommended) | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| PCI compliance for payments | ||
| Native eSignature functionality | ||
| CRM native contact management | Limited | |
| API access for automation |
7 years for contracts where required
Retention only of masked tokens
Maintain logs for at least 3 years
Daily encrypted backups
Automate deletion after retention expires
| Plan / Provider | signNow (Featured) | Copper | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price tier overview | Lower-cost individual and team tiers available | CRM subscription focused, varies | Entry-level eSignature plans, per-user pricing | Part of Adobe Document Cloud pricing | Simple pricing with limited advanced features |
| Free trial and evaluation | Free trial available for core features | Free trial for CRM | Trial or demo available | Trial options through Adobe | Trial available |
| API and developer access | APIs available with generous endpoints and documentation | API access via Copper platform | Comprehensive eSignature API | API available with Adobe SDKs | Developer API available |
| Enterprise support and SLAs | Enterprise plans include dedicated support and SLAs | Enterprise services available | Enterprise-grade support and SLAs | Enterprise support tiers offered | Enterprise support available |
| PCI and advanced compliance features | Configuration options and guidance to limit PCI scope | Not focused on eSignature PCI features | Offers compliance features for payments via integrations | Compliance features available within Adobe ecosystem | Compliance capabilities via partner integrations |