Conditional logic
Chain reveal rules to control multi-stage field exposure based on prior signer input and document state.
Reveal signature requests limit signer exposure to only actionable fields, improving accuracy and reducing errors while keeping control of document flow and auditability in regulated environments.
A Contract Manager configures multi-step agreements where signatures must appear only after legal review and internal approvals. They rely on conditional reveal logic to enforce sequencing, attach required documents, and maintain a full audit trail that documents when fields were exposed and signed.
An HR Administrator uses reveal signature requests to reveal employee signature blocks after identity verification and mandatory form completion. This reduces accidental signatures, preserves confidentiality for sensitive sections, and ensures records comply with retention and consent policies.
Legal, HR, sales, and procurement teams commonly use reveal signature requests to control signing timing and improve compliance.
Organizations that require staged approvals or enhanced signer verification gain clearer workflows and stronger audit trails with reveal signature requests.
Chain reveal rules to control multi-stage field exposure based on prior signer input and document state.
Send many reveal-enabled requests at scale while preserving individual audit trails and per-recipient conditions.
Automate reveal rules programmatically to integrate with internal systems and trigger reveals from external events.
Share prebuilt reveal templates across groups to maintain consistency and compliance.
Limit who can configure reveals, edit templates, or access audit logs for stronger governance.
Attach documents or evidence only when certain reveal conditions are met to reduce unnecessary data exposure.
Define rules that reveal or hide fields depending on prior actions, recipient role, or verification status to enforce signing order and reduce user error.
Create reusable templates with preconfigured reveal logic to standardize document flow across teams and speed up repetitive signature requests.
Maintain a tamper-evident audit trail recording when fields were revealed, which recipients accessed the document, IP addresses, and timestamps for compliance evidence.
Use email verification, SMS codes, SSO, or certificate-based authentication to control access and ensure signatures are tied to verified identities.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signature Expiration | 30 days |
| Authentication Requirement | Two-factor |
| Audit Logging | Enabled |
| Retention Policy | 7 years |
Reveal signature requests function across modern web browsers and mobile apps, but ensure platform compatibility for authentication and dynamic fields.
For consistent behavior, test reveal workflows on target devices and browser versions used by signers, and confirm that any client-side scripts or browser blockers do not interfere with field rendering or authentication flows.
A procurement team routes supplier contracts for internal approvals before exposing the final signature block
Resulting in faster, audit-ready contract finalization with clear approval timestamps.
An HR group requires identity verification and completed tax forms before allowing employee signatures
Leading to compliant personnel files and demonstrable consent records for audits.
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Acrobat Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conditional field logic | |||
| API-triggered reveal | |||
| Built-in 2FA | |||
| Template sharing for teams |
Define how long a revealed signature field remains active.
Configure automated reminders before expiration.
Set document retention according to policy.
Move completed documents to long-term storage.
Apply deletion timelines per compliance needs.
| Plan/Feature | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Acrobat Sign | HelloSign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly) | From $8/user/mo | From $10/user/mo | From $9.99/user/mo | From $13/user/mo | From $19/user/mo |
| API access included | Available on Business plans | Available on Business Pro | Available on Individual/Business | Available on Business plans | Available on Business plans |
| Bulk Send support | Included on higher tiers | Add-on or higher plans | Included on higher tiers | Limited on higher tiers | Included on higher tiers |
| HIPAA compliance option | Offered via BAA | Offered via BAA | Offered via BAA | Case-by-case | Offered via BAA |
| Team templates and roles | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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