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Automatic classification by type and subtype (contract, invoice, tax form) to ensure correct downstream processing and routing based on preconfigured rules.
Automated recognition reduces manual entry errors, shortens processing time, and helps maintain legally admissible records when paired with proper audit trails and e-signature controls such as those required under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) and state UETA statutes.
Teams that benefit include operations, legal, HR, finance, and records managers who handle high volumes of structured and semi-structured documents.
These stakeholders collaborate to define templates, validation rules, and retention policies so recognized data flows into ERP, CRM, or compliance systems with minimal manual intervention.
Automatic classification by type and subtype (contract, invoice, tax form) to ensure correct downstream processing and routing based on preconfigured rules.
High-accuracy OCR with field-level extraction and confidence scores to populate structured fields and flag low-confidence values for human review.
Rule-based checks and cross-field validation to catch mismatches (for example, TIN format, date ranges, or required signatures) before documents enter production systems.
Selective redaction for sensitive data to meet privacy requirements and produce sanitized copies for broader sharing without exposing PHI or PII.
Immutable version history that records changes, who made them, and timestamps for compliance and auditability.
A detailed event log capturing uploads, extractions, edits, signatures, and access for legal admissibility and regulatory review.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Assign template and extraction model |
| Validation Rule | Regex or lookup lists for required fields |
| Destination | ERP/CRM endpoint or secure archive |
| Exception Flow | Human review queue with priority flags |
Confirm file formats, authentication methods, and integration endpoints before deploying recognition at scale.
Recipient and IRS deadline: Jan 31 each year
Provide upon request; no IRS filing deadline
Retain 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination (8 CFR §274a.2)
Form 1040 due April 15 (extensions available)
Retain 6 years from creation or last effective date (45 CFR §164.530(j))
Document is ingested into the system for processing.
Extraction completes and confidence scores are assigned.
Human validation corrects flagged fields and confirms signatures.
Final record stored with audit trail and retention metadata.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |