Confidential documents belong only to you. Not to us. Not third parties.
Digital sovereignty begins with the signature

Confidential and independent
Why sovereignty is more than just a buzzword
“Who actually has access to our confidential documents?” IT, legal and product teams rightly ask themselves this question – especially in the context of international cloud providers.
With Certifaction, you say no to US data laws and yes to European sovereignty.Digital sovereignty
thanks to local processing solution
Certifaction has no access
thanks to Zero Document Knowledge
No compromises on quality
for usability, security or legal certainty
Hosting and
keys
remain exclusively in Switzerland / the EU
Immediately available via Web App
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Our unique selling point (USP):
Security at the highest level

Zero document knowledge thanks to local processing solution
Only a hash value is transmitted - if password protection is activated, your documents are also end-to-end encrypted. This means that content remains exclusively between you and the signatories.
- Certifaction has no access to the documents to be signed
- End-to-end encryption of digital archives
Digital signatures with sovereignty for highly regulated industries
For organisations that...
Process sensitive data, information and contracts
Emphasise compliance, security and data sovereignty
Want to choose European software providers
The alternative to US software:
European. Secure. Sovereign.

Who we entrust with our data is a strategic decision
Certifaction stands for a European answer to data protection and the US Cloud Act: independent, secure and uncompromisingly data protection-compliant. Without compromising on user-friendliness and feature richness.
- Legally valid electronic signatures (SES, AES, QES)
- Made in Switzerland
- Easy to use and test directly via WebApp free of charge

Hosted in the Open Telekom Cloud (OTC)
All data is hosted in the DACH region at the customer's request and never leaves this jurisdiction. Other US eSigning providers are subject to the US Cloud Act, which may force them to hand over customer data to the US government.
- Data residency according to customer wishes
- Data sovereignty: free decision on data residency
- Secure and protected on the Open Telekom Cloud
Highest quality measures
Security architecture and features
TÜV SÜD ISO 27001 certification
Certifaction has ISO 27001:2017 certification from TÜV SÜD. It is the highest certificate for information security and the international standard for information security management systems.
Encrypted
documents
The documents are only displayed on the user's side and remain securely encrypted during transmission and at rest.
Role and Permission System
We use a granular role and permission system to adhere to the principle of least privilege, a highly recommended practice.
Identity check
for the EEA
Our identity checks comply with the strict rules of the FES & QES standards in Europe and Switzerland.
Regular
Checks
We regularly carry out internal tests with our application to ensure that we fulfil the highest security standards. We also carry out an external security audit at least once a year.
Stable ISO 27001 data centres
Our robust, constantly available data centres meet the high security standards of ISO 27001.

End-to-end
encryption
The documents are encrypted with a password on the client side and cannot be read during transmission. You send the password to the recipient using an alternative communication method. Only the person who receives the password can see the document.
Audit proof for documents
We keep a complete, unalterable record of all changes made throughout the lifecycle of a document.
Legally valid
Signatures
The tool provides legally valid signatures for all eSignature standards (SES, AES, QES).
Ready for disaster recovery
Our solution has regular data backups that are tested throughout the year in accordance with our disaster recovery plan. In addition, the server infrastructure is strategically distributed across several availability zones to increase the system's resilience.
Document contents are illegible
Zero-Document-Knowledge: Documents that need to be signed are processed locally on your device and, if password protection is activated, they are encrypted before transmission and only the recipient can decrypt them with the password (E2E encryption). Certifaction cannot view the contents of your documents.
Two-factor
authentication
Our solution uses two-factor authentication (2FA) to make accounts extra secure. 2FA significantly reduces the likelihood of someone stealing your password.
Document
management
You can manage the lifecycle of a document, including extending approval periods, withdrawing authorisations and other important steps to ensure document control.
Compliant with formal requirements
From GDPR and the new German Federal Data Protection Act (revFADP) to ZertES and eIDAS - our solution fulfils most regulatory standards in Europe (including UETA, ESIGN).
In Switzerland
developed
Our solution was developed and built almost entirely in Switzerland.
Hybrid model
All the advantages of an on-premise solution - without the costs
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Infrastructure
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Components
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Data/Memory
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Key/HSM
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On-premises |
Hardware or dedicated server
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Several: Maintenance and protection required
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Required: Database & volume maintenance
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Recommended: Setup & maintenance required
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Hybrid solution |
Any or no infrastructure
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A stateless internal component
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None: Memory component is optional
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None: Key etc. not saved
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Why Certifaction
Your Benefits: Flexibility, proximity and customer satisfaction
Bulk Signing
Send multiple documents to different signers. Manage signatures and send reminders.
Regulatory-compliant
Meets regulatory standards (incl. eIDAS Regulation, Federal Electronic Signature Act ZertES, UETA, ESIGN)
Legally valid
The tool provides legally valid signatures covering all eSignature standards (SES, AES, QES).
Zero-Document-Knowledge
We don’t have access to the contents of your locally processed documents.
Integration
Certifaction CLI allows you to integrate our eSigning features directly into your existing system.

Data Privacy
Documents are processed locally and encrypted end-to-end before transmission.
Guest Signing
Easily sign as a guest or create an account.
Intuitive User Interface
Simple user interface for your employees and signers.
In your Corporate Design
Design the web app in your company branding.
Your path to the future
Join leading organizations
Contact us now to find out how we can help your company make your signing, certification and verification processes digital, intuitive and future-proof.
FAQs
Our answers to the most frequently asked questions
Are Certifaction's eSignatures legally valid?
Yes. Our eSignatures are legally valid and support all major global standards (incl. eIDAS, ZertES, UETA, ESIGN).
In addition, you can choose the signature type that suits you best: from the cost-effective simple eSignature to the qualified eSignature (QES).
What is the Zero Document Knowledge technology and what are the advantages?
Unlike most competing providers, Certifaction offers the option of signing documents without ever seeing their content. The documents are processed locally on the customer side and encrypted when using the web app.
In the case of API integration, a local gateway takes over the encryption. In the event of a hack, the file would therefore be encrypted and unreadable. We also ensure that the documents are stored on ISO 27001-certified servers in Switzerland or an EU country.
Is there a white-labeled version of Certifaction?
How much integration work is involved?
The Certifaction WebApp can be used immediately in the browser. The eSignature solution can also be integrated quickly via an API connection. Alternatively, the solution can be used as a white label product with full personalisation. Depending on the requirements, this is ready within a few weeks.
Why should I choose Certification over an on-premises solution?
What makes Certification stand out from the competition?
Certifaction is characterised by its innovative technology and clear focus on partnerships. Our customers value us as a trustworthy European partner that not only offers close cooperation and the highest security standards, but also enables the integration of its own products through white label solutions. This opens up new business opportunities and additional revenue streams for our partners. Our solution offers:
- maximum security through Zero Document Knowledge
- innovative features such as the Digital Twin (making digitally signed documents verifiable even when printed out), bulk signing, Teamspaces (rooms with shared signature processes) and guest signatures without registration
- Signature requests in under a minute and smooth onboarding in just 15 minutes thanks to intuitive operation
- smooth identifications without app download within a very short time
- a recommendation score (NPS) of +90
Do you have any further questions?