eSignature
Legally binding electronic signatures with detailed timestamps and signer identity records to support protocol approvals and vendor agreements in U.S. jurisdictions.
signNow meets U.S. eSignature legal standards such as ESIGN and UETA and can be configured to address HIPAA and FERPA requirements when handling protected health or education data.
Manages protocol approvals, consent forms, and compliance documentation across study sites; requires reliable audit trails, reusable templates, and integration with project records to streamline reporting and oversight.
Oversees procurement, supplier agreements, and on-site inspections; benefits from mobile signing, Bulk Send for field acknowledgements, and CRM links to vendor records for centralized contract tracking.
Legally binding electronic signatures with detailed timestamps and signer identity records to support protocol approvals and vendor agreements in U.S. jurisdictions.
Send identical documents to many recipients at once, useful for consent forms, safety acknowledgements, or recurring inspections across multiple animal science sites.
Create and manage standardized document templates for recurring forms such as sample collection logs, animal care approvals, and vendor contracts to reduce preparation time.
Native and API-based integrations connect with CRMs like Copper, Google Workspace, and cloud storage to centralize signed records with project and donor data.
Comprehensive, tamper-evident logs capture signer IPs, timestamps, and action history to support compliance and internal review processes.
Controls for encryption, user authentication, and configurable retention policies help meet institutional and regulatory expectations for research records.
Create and send documents directly from Google Docs, preserving formatting and enabling teams to turn a living document into a signable template that syncs with the signNow account for centralized storage and tracking.
Native or connector-based integration with Copper lets you attach signed agreements and signatures to contact or opportunity records so animal science project teams can see contract status alongside donor and supplier relationships.
Automatic saving of completed signed PDFs to Dropbox folders ensures consistent backup and easy sharing across operations and research units while maintaining file versioning for audit purposes.
A REST API allows custom automation for ingestion, field population, and retrieval of signed documents into laboratory information systems or farm management platforms for bespoke workflows.
| Workflow Setting Name and Configuration Header | Value |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency for Pending Signatures | Every 48 hours, up to three reminders |
| Signer Order and Parallel Signing Option | Sequential by default, optional parallel |
| Expiration and Access Window Settings | Expire links after 30 days |
| Document Retention and Archival Policy | Archive after 7 years by default |
| Notification and Audit Export Settings | Export audits as PDF or CSV |
signNow works in modern web browsers and has native apps for iOS and Android, enabling signing across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
For integrations with Copper CRM or Google Workspace, a stable internet connection is required; native apps allow in-field signing for animal science teams but final sync requires online access.
A field research team digitized animal care and use committee approvals to reduce paper handling and speed review cycles.
Resulting in faster approvals and clearer audit records for regulators and sponsors.
A procurement group used electronic templates to streamline recurring feed and equipment orders across multiple farm locations.
Resulting in fewer errors, shorter procurement cycles, and consolidated contract repositories.
| Feature Comparison Criteria and Providers | signNow (Recommended) | Copper CRM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSignature legality | Both comply with ESIGN/UETA | ||
| Bulk Send capability | signNow supports mass distribution | ||
| Native CRM functionality | Copper is a CRM platform | ||
| API and developer access | Both provide REST APIs |
Seven years following project close-out
Annual review prior to renewal
Quarterly exports recommended
Monthly integrity checks
Every two years or after regulatory changes
| signNow (Recommended) | Copper CRM | Plan Tier | Monthly Price | Typical buyer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level plan | signNow Business | Copper Basic | Entry / Starter | $8 per user per month (annual billing) | Small teams needing basic eSignature |
| Mid-tier plan | signNow Business Premium | Copper Professional | Mid-level | $15 per user per month (annual billed) | Growing teams needing automation and reporting |
| Enterprise option | signNow Enterprise | Copper Business | Enterprise | Custom pricing | Large organizations requiring SSO and compliance |
| Billing and trials | Monthly and annual options available | Annual and monthly options | Varies by vendor | signNow and Copper offer trials | |
| Volume discounts and addons | Volume pricing and custom add-ons | Volume pricing on request | Add-ons affect total cost | Enterprise negotiations common |