IT Act 2000 Legal Framework
AFFYNK’s digital signature and agreement workflows meet the electronic verification standards defined under the Information Technology Act, 2000. We ensure every contract executed through a single link is secure, legally enforceable, and fully logged.
01. Legal Enforceability (Section 5)
Under Section 5 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, digital approvals and electronic signatures hold the same legal validity as physical handwritten signatures when executed with verifiable identity controls.
"Where any law provides that information or any other matter shall be authenticated by affixing the signature... such requirement shall be deemed to have been satisfied, if such information or matter is authenticated by means of an electronic signature..."
AFFYNK provides the authentication infrastructure required to verify signatory identity, lock final proposal parameters, and log cryptographically secure execution records.
02. Enforceable Audit Trails (Section 65B)
To ensure contracts and transaction logs are admissible in commercial proceedings under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, AFFYNK automatically logs a tamper-evident audit trail for every single link.
Identity Verification Track
Signatory identities are validated through email OTP authentication, IP address logging, precise timestamps, and browser user-agent parameters.
Document Integrity Seals
Once signed, proposals and agreements are sealed with a cryptographic hash. Any attempt to modify the document invalidates the signature state automatically.
03. Governance & Local Data Standards (DPDP)
Our infrastructure aligns with the guidelines set by the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act to protect client information and transaction data.
Localized Cloud Infrastructure
Core databases, document storage, and audit logs are hosted and processed inside isolated cloud infrastructure regions located in Mumbai, India.
04. Statutory Exceptions (Schedule I)
While AFFYNK fully supports standard B2B proposals, service agreements, and invoices, Schedule I of the IT Act, 2000 excludes certain legal documents that require physical paper execution:
- Negotiable instruments (such as promissory notes or bills of exchange)
- Power of Attorney configurations
- Trust Deeds and testamentary documents (Wills)
- Real estate conveyance and immovable property transfer deeds
Questions About Compliance?
Contact our team to request detailed transaction audit samples or security reviews for your legal counsel.
contact@affynk.com