BUILDING
CONTRACTS
WITH QWILR
Sometimes, you just need a straightforward document to outline an agreement and gather a signature.
Qwilr is great for building and sharing contracts on the web. In this guide, we’ll look at how to create a contract, collect an e-signature, and deliver a file copy to your client.
Step 1: What about legality?
Are electronically-signed contracts legally binding?
When you build a contract in Qwilr,
you'll always want to review it with your own legal advisor.
If you use our e-signature feature to collect signatures, here's what you need to know:
Your client will have to agree to a legal statement in order to sign the contract. You'll be able to customize this statement to reflect your local legal requirements.
Step 2: What’s the structure of your contract?
Before you start building your contract in Qwilr, it's a good idea to take stock of what needs to be included.
- How many sections does it contain?
- What order should they be in?
- How do you want the signer to move through the contract?
These details will help you choose the best layout for your contract. There are two approaches:
Two ways to lay out your contract
Qwilr Pages are made up of Blocks, which are basically sections. Some contracts are best built from one block. Some contracts need multiple blocks.
The choice really depends on how you want your client to interact with the page.
With a multiple-block layout:
- You can use folded blocks and a navigation menu to help guide a viewer through the document.
- The Compact PDF version will have fewer pages while Presentation PDF will have more pages.
- Click the buttons to see a sample!
With a single-block layout:
- The contract will appear as one continuous web page.
- You won't be able to add navigation.
- Click the buttons to see a sample!
Step 3: Getting it signed
With Qwilr's e-signature feature, you can:
- Collect one signature or multiple signatures
- Add yourself as a signer (if you need to countersign)
- Pre-fill the names of the signers so they display in the contract
- See at a glance who has signed and who hasn't.
Here's how to set up your contract signers:
What if you need to collect extra details from your client as they sign?
You can add custom fields to Qwilr's acceptance form. Add as many as you need! They're great for when you need to capture express agreement to specific points.
Step 4: What about a file copy?
Once the contract is signed, you and each signer will receive a confirmation email.
Those emails contain a link to download an "Audit Trail" PDF, which also includes copies and timestamps of each signature.
...And once the contract is signed, neither you or your client will have access to change the document.