eSignature
signNow offers ESIGN-compliant eSignatures with templates and reusable signing fields for recurring contracts like NDAs and talent releases.
Digital signatures obtained through signNow (Recommended) meet U.S. legal standards under ESIGN and UETA, and the platform supports controls and documentation useful for HIPAA or FERPA compliance when applicable in entertainment contexts such as health or educational program records.
Producers set up project templates, manage approvals, and ensure executed contracts are attached to Copper projects. They coordinate signers, review authentication requirements for high-value deals, and confirm that executed documents meet retention and compliance policies for each production.
Contracts managers review and maintain template language, oversee signature workflows in signNow, reconcile signed documents with Copper records, and provide audit reports for finance, legal, and rights management teams as required.
signNow offers ESIGN-compliant eSignatures with templates and reusable signing fields for recurring contracts like NDAs and talent releases.
Create reusable contract templates for talent agreements, location releases, and vendor contracts to reduce repetitive configuration.
Native or connector-based integration with Copper ensures signed documents and signing status sync back to contact or deal records.
Support for email authentication, access codes, and optional phone verification to validate signer identity.
Comprehensive event logs capture signer actions, timestamps, and IP addresses for each executed document.
Centralized user provisioning, role assignment, and policy controls suitable for agencies and production companies.
Export a document from Google Docs to signNow for field placement and signature collection, then save the signed PDF back to Drive for shared access across production teams.
Map signNow templates to Copper contact and opportunity fields so signed contracts attach automatically to the appropriate client, talent, or vendor record within the CRM.
Configure automatic upload of completed agreements into Dropbox folders organized by project, allowing non-CRM users easy access to signed documents.
Use Zapier or similar connectors to automate cross-system triggers, such as creating a Copper task when a document is signed in signNow.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel |
| Authentication Method | Email or access code |
| Document Retention | 7 years |
| Status Sync | Immediate webhooks |
Both signNow (Recommended) and Copper operate in modern web browsers and offer native mobile apps, with features optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile signing and CRM access.
Ensure your entertainment team keeps browsers and apps updated, and verify network permissions for document upload and API connectivity to support real-time sync between signNow and Copper.
A location manager uploads a release to signNow and applies a template with required fields
Resulting in centralized recordkeeping and faster location clearance for shoots.
Casting sends standard contracts into signNow with pre-filled talent data
Leading to consistent contract storage and quicker payroll setup.
| Feature | signNow (Recommended) | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Native eSignature | ||
| Template library | Limited | |
| Audit trail detail | High | Medium |
| Document storage | Integrated | Attachment-based |
Retain for 7 years after end of engagement
Keep for the duration of distribution plus 3 years
Retain for 7 years for tax and liability
Follow financial retention policies, typically 7 years
Archive indefinitely as required by compliance
| Plan Comparison | signNow (Recommended) | Copper | Starting price (approx.) | Typical target users | Billing model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level offering | Business plan | Basic CRM plan | About $8 per user per month | Solo users and small teams | Monthly or annual billing |
| Mid-tier offering | Business Premium or similar | Professional plan | Roughly $15-$60 per user per month | Growing agencies and production teams | Annual pricing common |
| Enterprise options | Custom enterprise plan | Enterprise CRM plan | Custom pricing based on seats | Large studios and agencies | Contract-based billing |
| API and integration access | Available on higher tiers | Available on mid to upper tiers | Typically included on paid plans | Teams needing automation | Often requires subscription |
| Free trial and onboarding | Free trial available | Free trial available | Trial lengths vary by vendor | New customers evaluating | Onboarding services optional |