The Gravity Forms Signature Addon is an extension for the Gravity Forms plugin that allows users to capture electronic signatures directly on your forms. This addon is particularly useful for websites that need to collect signed agreements, forms, contracts, consent, or any other form of digital signature. It integrates seamlessly with Gravity Forms, providing an easy-to-use interface for users to sign documents online.

Key Features of the Gravity Forms Signature Addon:

1. Signature Field:
   • The addon adds a Signature field to your forms, allowing users to draw their signature directly within the form. This field can be placed anywhere in the form, such as after the agreement or before submission, depending on where the signature is needed.
2. Capture Signatures via Mouse or Touch:
   • Users can sign using a mouse, stylus, or finger (on touch devices). This flexibility ensures users can easily provide signatures on desktops, tablets, or mobile devices.
3. Customizable Field Settings:
   • You can customize the Signature field settings, including the field label, instructions, and validation rules. You can also set whether the signature field is required or optional before submission.
4. Signature Storage:
   • The collected signatures are stored along with the form entries in the Gravity Forms database. You can easily view or export entries, including the signed signature, for record-keeping or legal purposes.
5. Downloadable Signatures:
   • The addon generates a PNG image of the signature, which can be downloaded directly from the form submission entry. This allows you to keep a clear, digital copy of the signature for future reference.
6. Multiple Signature Fields:
   • If necessary, you can add multiple signature fields to a single form. This is helpful for cases where you need more than one signature from different parties (e.g., for agreements that require both a client and a representative to sign).
7. Conditional Logic Support:
   • The addon works with Gravity Forms Conditional Logic, so you can show or hide the signature field based on user inputs. For example, you can set the signature field to appear only if the user agrees to terms and conditions.
8. Form Notifications:
   • When a form with a signature is submitted, you can configure form notifications to send the signed form to the relevant recipients. You can attach the signature as a PNG file in the notification email.
9. Secure Data Handling:
   • Since signatures are stored in Gravity Forms entries, they are subject to the same security measures, including SSL encryption for submission and safe storage in the database.
10. Works with Third-Party Addons:
    • The Signature Addon is compatible with other popular Gravity Forms addons, such as PDF Addon, which allows you to generate and email signed PDFs, and Zapier, which can automate processes once a signature is captured.

Use Cases for the Gravity Forms Signature Addon:

1. Legal Agreements:
   • The Signature Addon is perfect for collecting signed contracts, NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements), and other legal documents directly on your website. Users can read and sign the agreements without having to print, scan, or mail anything.
2. Medical Consent Forms:
   • Health-related websites can use this addon to gather patient consent or medical release forms, providing a seamless, paperless way to get approval for treatments or procedures.
3. Waivers and Releases:
   • For businesses such as gyms, outdoor activity providers, or event organizers, this addon is ideal for collecting liability waivers or release forms that require a signature before participation.
4. Employee Onboarding:
   • If you're onboarding new employees or contractors, the Signature Addon can be used to collect their digital signatures on various documents like contracts, HR forms, or policy agreements.
5. Event Registrations:
   • Use it for events that require an agreement or waiver to be signed by participants before they register. This could include terms and conditions for attending or participation agreements for certain activities.
6. E-Signatures for Forms and Contracts:
   • If you are running an e-commerce or service-based business, the addon is ideal for obtaining digital signatures for service agreements, terms of service, or sales contracts.
7. Customer Agreements:
   • Service providers or businesses offering subscription-based services can use this addon to have customers sign service-level agreements (SLAs) or subscription contracts directly through a form on their website.

Benefits of Using the Gravity Forms Signature Addon:

• Streamlined Processes: Collecting digital signatures directly through your website simplifies the process, saving time and eliminating the need for printing, scanning, or mailing physical documents.
• Legal Compliance: Electronic signatures are legally binding in many countries, making them suitable for contracts and agreements that require official signatures.
• Ease of Use: Both site admins and users benefit from a simple, intuitive signature interface. Site administrators can easily add and configure the signature field on forms, and users can sign with a few clicks or taps.
• Paperless Solution: By digitizing signatures, you reduce the need for physical paperwork, leading to a more environmentally friendly process and fewer physical documents to manage.
• Security and Data Integrity: The Signature Addon works seamlessly with Gravity Forms’ built-in security features such as SSL encryption, ensuring that both signatures and form data are securely transmitted and stored.
• Customization and Flexibility: You can tailor the appearance and behavior of the signature field to match your form’s requirements, from adding multiple signature fields to requiring specific terms before a signature can be provided.
• Increased Efficiency: Since the signature data is stored with the form submission, it can be easily reviewed, exported, and used without needing additional tools or steps. This makes document management more efficient.

How to Use the Gravity Forms Signature Addon:

1. Install and Activate the Addon:
   • First, you need to have the Gravity Forms plugin installed. After that, you can install and activate the Signature Addon. The addon can be downloaded from the Gravity Forms Addons page (available for Gravity Forms business license holders).
2. Add the Signature Field to Your Form:
   • When building a form, simply drag and drop the Signature field from the Field Types section into your form. You can configure the field’s settings, including making it required and setting custom instructions.
3. Configure Field Settings:
   • Customize the signature field according to your needs. Set validation rules, adjust the field label, and customize any instructions to ensure the user knows how to sign.
4. Customize Form Notifications (Optional):
   • If you want the signed form to be sent to specific recipients, configure email notifications in the Gravity Forms settings. You can include the signature as a PNG attachment.
5. Review and Export Submissions:
   • Once a form with a signature is submitted, you can view and manage the submissions from the Gravity Forms entry manager. Signatures will be stored as a PNG image and can be downloaded or exported along with other form data.
6. Generate PDFs (Optional):
   • If needed, use the Gravity Forms PDF Addon to generate signed PDFs of the form entries that can be emailed or saved as official documents.

Conclusion:

The Gravity Forms Signature Addon is a powerful tool for businesses or organizations that need to collect signed documents through their website. It integrates seamlessly with the Gravity Forms plugin, providing an easy way to add digital signature fields to forms. Whether you need to collect waivers, contracts, consent forms, or other signed documents, this addon streamlines the process, offering a secure, efficient, and user-friendly solution.