Contracts & Signatures Overview
inkStar’s contract system lets you create digital contracts with customizable templates, collect legally binding electronic signatures, and manage customer consent, all without paper.
How contracts work
Section titled “How contracts work”- Create a template - Build a reusable contract layout with block types like text, inputs, checkboxes, and signature fields
- Create a contract - Generate a contract from a template, linked to a customer and optionally an appointment
- Share with customer - Send the contract via email, SMS, QR code, or a direct link
- Customer fills out - The customer opens the contract, fills in the fields, gives consent, and signs
- Signed PDF - A PDF is automatically generated and stored for your records
Legal compliance
Section titled “Legal compliance”All contracts in inkStar are fully compliant with eSign law. When a customer fills out or signs a contract, inkStar automatically records:
- The customer’s IP address
- Their location
- Device information (browser, operating system)
- Language settings
- Timestamps for every action (viewing the contract, downloading attachments, signing)
- A snapshot of the contract exactly as it appeared when the customer submitted it
This audit trail ensures that every contract is legally binding and can be verified if needed.
Key features
Section titled “Key features”| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Templates | Reusable contract layouts with a drag-and-drop block editor |
| Block Types | 7 block types: text, heading, input, date, yes/no, checkbox, signature |
| Data Sync | Input fields that automatically save customer data to their profile |
| Attachments | PDFs and images attached to templates, with optional must-download requirement |
| Bank Details | Configurable bank information source for down payments |
| Terms of Service | Rich text terms of service with acceptance tracking |
| Sharing | Email, SMS, QR code, and link sharing |
| Digital Signatures | Draw, type, or upload signatures |
| Consent Collection | GDPR-compliant consent checkboxes |
| Signed PDF | Automatically generated PDF after the customer submits |
| Automations | Fill-out reminders and notifications |
Contract lifecycle
Section titled “Contract lifecycle”See Contract Lifecycle for the full status flow from draft to signed.