Gravixia Help Center
Everything you need to know about the world's first hybrid digital signature platform.
What is Gravixia?
Gravixia is the world's first hybrid digital signature platform that lets you sign anywhere, with any certificate β without compromising security or control.
Core Strengths
Internationally Valid
Legally recognized globally, unlike Aadhaar eSign's regional limits. Works for cross-border contracts and international courts.
Cryptographically Secure
Anchored by trusted CA roots. Eliminates the "free text" vulnerability found in competitors.
Enterprise Ready
Deep ERP integrations, on-premise storage, and comprehensive audit trails for full compliance.
Gravixia is the first platform to unify diverse signing methods β USB Token, Smart Card, Certificate Store, Cloud Certificates, and Gravixia Free Certificates β all in a single workflow.
Why Gravixia β Critical Differentiators
These are the most important aspects of Gravixia β the foundational reasons the platform was built.
The Competitor Problem
Most competitors (DocuSign, Adobe Sign) primarily offer handwritten signatures β image overlays placed on a PDF. A signer can type or draw anything in the signature field, including protest messages like "I don't agree with this document." The system accepts this as a valid signature. The signer can later argue in court they never intended to sign.
How Gravixia Solves This
Gravixia provides true digital signatures where the signature text cannot be modified. No free text field, no drawing pad for protest text. Every signature is cryptographically generated from a valid digital certificate.
The Hybrid Advantage β 5 Signing Options
Hardware-based Class 3 DSC tokens
Physical smart card readers
Certificates from your OS/browser
Free, instant, valid for 50 years
Azure Key Store & AWS AMS
Free Certificate for Everyone
If you don't have a digital certificate, Gravixia creates one free of charge, valid for 50 years. This is a one-time activity. Gravixia creates certificates for every signatory β whether they have a login or are added as a guest without any account.
The Final Seal β Counter-Signing
As the final step in every signing process, Gravixia signs the document with its own AATL-enabled, Certified CA Certificate, making it legally valid in courts worldwide.
Enterprise Storage
- Standard & Business Plans β store documents in Gravixia Cloud
- Enterprise Plan β store documents in your organization's own cloud (OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox) β Gravixia never retains files
Desktop App for Hardware Signing
The Desktop App (Windows, Mac, Linux) enables signing through local certificates β USB Token, Smart Card, Certificate Store. Browsers cannot access local hardware directly.
Gravixia vs DocuSign & Adobe Sign
| Feature | DocuSign / Adobe Sign | Gravixia |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Method | Visual image overlay on PDF | Cryptographic digital signature |
| Input Control | Free text β protest text accepted | Enforced identity β cannot be modified |
| Identity Binding | Weak (email link only) | Name + Email in cert, CA countersigned |
| Certificate Types | Limited | USB, Smart Card, Cert Store, Cloud, Free |
| Hybrid Signing | β Not supported | β World's First |
| Storage | Cloud only | Your network OR cloud |
| ERP Integration | Basic iFrame | 100% Native UI Inheritance |
| Signatory Cost | Paid license required | Always FREE |
| Bulk Signing | Complex / Paid | No-Code + API included |
| Multi-Party Class 3 DSC | β Not supported | β World's First |
Gravixia vs Aadhaar eSign
| Feature | Aadhaar eSign | Gravixia |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Validity | Valid primarily in India | Internationally valid |
| User Requirement | Requires Aadhaar & OTP | Universal (email-based) |
| Signing Method | Aadhaar only | Hybrid: USB, Smart Card, Cloud, Free Cert |
| Storage | Provider cloud only | Your network or cloud |
| Ideal For | Domestic B2C | Global B2B enterprise |
Triple Trust Security Architecture
Gravixia cryptographically binds three layers to create an unbreakable chain:
1. Document Trust
Every document gets a unique, immutable identifier tracking integrity from creation to final signature.
2. Signer Trust
Certificates embed verified identity β Full Name and Email ID β ensuring non-repudiation.
3. Platform Trust
Both certificate and document are countersigned by the Gravixia CA Root (Class 2 AATL-enabled).
A mathematically provable relationship between Document, Signer, and Gravixia. Any alteration breaks the chain. Every signed document is internationally valid and court-admissible.
Document Sanctity & the Free Text Problem
Competitors allow signers to type "I don't agree" in signature fields. The system accepts it. The signer can argue in court they protested, not signed.
Gravixia's Solution
- Signatures generated from valid digital certificates β not typed or drawn
- No free text field exists in the signing interface
- Signature mathematically seals document content
- Cryptographically bound to signer's verified identity
- Counter-signed by Gravixia's AATL-enabled CA certificate
International Validity & Legal Compliance
Every signed document is globally binding. Gravixia counter-signs with its Class 2 AATL-enabled CA certificate as the final step.
Security Classes
- Class 1 (Handwritten) β Admin contracts, low-value agreements
- Class 2 (Server/Gravixia Cert) β SOW documents, internationally valid
- Class 3 (USB/Smart Card/Uploaded) β Highest security, registered property signatures
Users can mix certificate types in one document β all remain legally valid.
Compliance Standards
Audit Log & Compliance Tracking
Forensic-grade tracking for every document interaction.
What Gets Tracked
- Document creation with unique Doc ID
- Email invitations with IP addresses
- Document viewing β browser, OS, location
- Signing events β certificate type, timestamp
- Device & IP for every action
Audit logs are cryptographically bound to the final PDF (tamper-evident). Compliant with eIDAS, ESIGN Act, IT Act 2000. The Log Message Dialog on the signing pages shows all activity in a sliding panel.
Security Features & Access Control
Access Control
- Unauthorized URL access is denied
- Cross-user document access is blocked
- Session timeout on idle
- Disabled buttons prevent unauthorized actions
Document Protection
- Externally modified signed documents flagged as invalid
- Malicious filenames sanitized; fake MIME types rejected
- Bulk upload throttled; only DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF accepted
USB / Certificate Security
USB Token passwords are prompted each time and never stored by Gravixia. Expired certificates show errors. Missing tokens show "Token not found." Wrong PINs show authentication errors.
Hybrid Signing Model β World's First
BYOC β Bring Your Own Certificate. No certificate? Gravixia generates one instantly. Mix methods in one document seamlessly.
Gravixia Free Certificate
First time you click Server Certificate on the Digital Signature page, Gravixia auto-creates a certificate based on your email ID. Valid for 50 years. One-time creation. Works for logged-in users and guest signatories (no account needed).
After all signatories sign, Gravixia counter-signs with its Class 2 AATL-enabled CA Certificate β giving international legal validity.
Multi-Party Signing β Industry First
Every signatory chooses their preferred method independently:
One document, three methods β all cryptographically bound and legally valid.
Handwritten vs Digital Signatures
βοΈ Handwritten (Class 1)
- Draw + text (Name, Company, Designation)
- Save 3 presets (Signature 1, 2, 3)
- Timestamps, free text, stamps
- Suitable for admin contracts, low-value agreements
π Digital (Class 2β3)
- Server Cert β Gravixia free (Class 2)
- Network Cert β Your PFX (Class 3)
- Local Cert β USB/Smart Card (Desktop only)
- Cloud Cert β Azure / AWS
Gravixia always counter-signs as the final step for international validity.
Remember Me & Certificate Settings
Signature Settings Dialog
- Network Certificate Tab β Upload PFX + password. Saved in Gravixia (Standard) or your org cloud (Enterprise).
- Local Certificate Tab (Desktop Only) β Select USB, Smart Card, or Cert Store. Choice remembered, auto-picked next time.
- Cloud Certificate Tab β Configure Azure Key Store (URL + Cert Name) or AWS AMS (Region + URL). Saved for future use.
USB Token passwords are never stored by Gravixia β managed by your OS.
Storage & Data Sovereignty
Gravixia stores 3 artifact types: documents, signature images (JPEG), digital certificates (PFX).
| Artifact | Standard / Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | Gravixia Cloud | Your Org Cloud |
| Signature Images (JPEG) | Gravixia Cloud | Your Org Cloud |
| Digital Certificates (PFX) | Gravixia Cloud | Your Org Cloud |
Enterprise destinations: OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint Standalone. Gravixia acts as a processing layer only β never retains files. Meets GDPR and banking regulations.
ERP & Salesforce Integration
Gravixia integrates at the application layer β not via iFrames. Pages inherit your ERP's menu, header, and footer. No isolated sessions or double scrollbars.
With Enterprise Plan, bank customers (HDFC, ICICI, etc.) see the bank's branding everywhere. Even Gmail-based reviewers/signatories see the organization's branding β tied to the creator's plan, not the recipient's email.
White-Label Email & Notifications
Enterprise Plan sends all emails from your domain (e.g., notifications@yourcompany.com).
- Reviewer invitations β Full Access gets edit URL; Read Only gets view URL
- Signatory invitations β Signer gets signing link; Reviewer gets read-only
- Completion emails β everyone gets a download link when fully signed
- Sequential sending β checkbox for ordered delivery
Subscription Plans
Only the document creator pays. Signatories are always free.
Standard
- Collaboration
- Track Changes
- Handwritten Signature
- Server Digital Signature
Business
- Everything in Standard
- USB & Cert Store Signatures
Enterprise
- Everything in Business
- Bulk Signing
- Storage in Your Network
Add-Ons
- Weekly Plan β $1.99/document (Standard features, 1-week validity)
- Bulk Signature β $0.99/document
Integration Plans (Charged Yearly)
- Standard Integration β $499.99/month (Gravixia branding)
- Business Integration β $599.99/month (Full White Labelling)
- Enterprise Integration β $899.99/month (White Label + Your Network)
Save up to 70β90% vs competitors who charge per signer.
ROI & Cost Savings
For 10 creators & 100 signers vs per-user licensing. Example: 1 Creator + 10 Signatories β Competitors ~$250+/month β Gravixia ~$25/month. Savings: 90%.
Collaboration Page
Uploading
Use Browse File or drag and drop. Supports DOCX, XLSX, PPTX. Invalid files (.exe) rejected. Large files show progress bars.
Available Actions
- OPEN FILE β opens in Track Changes mode (you're the creator)
- Add Reviewer β opens Add Reviewer page
- Sign β converts to PDF, opens Signature Information page
Progress Tracking
Total Count, In Progress Count, and Completed Count are displayed. Collaboration is marked complete when signing begins or reviewer status is set to "Completed."
Add Reviewer Page
Click Add Reviewer β fill in Name, Organization, Email, then set the Reviewer Role:
- Full Access β can edit the document in Track Changes mode
- Read Only β can only view the document
You can edit, delete, and reorder reviewers. Enable "Send Email in Sequence" for ordered delivery. Full Access reviewers get an edit URL; Read Only reviewers get a view URL.
Document Editing & Track Changes
Documents open in a SharePoint-based editor with Track Changes enabled. Features include:
- Multi-party editing β multiple users edit simultaneously
- Accept/Reject changes individually
- Conflict handling for simultaneous edits
- Version History β view, compare, and revert
Signature Page
Upload DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, or PDF. Non-PDF files are auto-converted to PDF. PDF with form fields also supported. Available actions: Add Signatory and Sign. Progress shows Total, In Progress, and Completed counts.
Handwritten Signature Page
Placing Signatures
Three preset slots: Signature 1, 2, 3. Click the button, then click on the document to place. All placed signatures can be moved, resized, and deleted.
Additional Elements
- Timestamp β place current date/time on document
- Free Text β editable text box, movable and resizable
- Stamp β place a stamp image
Signature Settings Dialog
Draw your signature, add text (Name, Company, Designation). Combine into a preset saved as Signature 1, 2, or 3.
Save Behavior
- Creator saves β signature saved, Add Signatory page opens
- Signatory saves β confirmation page. If all signed, Gravixia counter-signs and emails download link to everyone.
- Self Sign (Creator Only) β immediate completion. Gravixia counter-signs. Download link emailed. Button is disabled for non-creator signatories.
Digital Signature Page
Certificate Options
- Server Certificate β Gravixia's free auto-generated certificate. Created on first use.
- Network Certificate β Your uploaded PFX certificate.
- Local Certificate (Desktop Only) β USB Token, Smart Card, Certificate Store. Remembered from Settings. Password prompted each time.
- Cloud Certificate β Azure Key Store or AWS AMS. Configured via Settings.
Validation Tools
- Validate Document β check authenticity
- Validate Signature β verify specific signature
- List Signatures β all signatures with validity status
Save & Self-Sign work identically to the Handwritten page. Gravixia counter-signs with AATL certificate when all complete.
Add Signatory Page
Click Add Signatory β fill Name, Organization, Email, then set role:
- Signer β can sign the document
- Reviewer β view in read-only mode
Edit, delete, and reorder signatories. Enable sequential email sending. Only document creators can add signatories β this action is disabled on the Team Dashboard.
Bulk Signing
Use {{Sig1}} placeholders in Word templates for smart placement. API: POST /api/v1/bulk-sign. Enterprise Plan required. Add-on: $0.99/document.
My Dashboard
The document creator's central hub showing all documents you created. Displays Review Pending, Review Completed, Signature Pending, and Signature Completed counts with PIE Chart and STACK Chart visualizations. Right-click the document grid for: Open Doc, Add Reviewer, Add Signatory, and Sign.
Team Dashboard
For reviewers and signatories β shows all documents assigned to you. Same charts and counts as My Dashboard. Add Signatory is disabled β only creators can add.
Desktop App β Local Certificate signing available (USB, Smart Card). Web App β Local Certificate not available (no hardware access). My Dashboard = documents you created. Team Dashboard = documents you participate in.
User Profile & Account
Account Overview: Name, Email, Member Since. Personal Info: Phone Number is editable; all else is read-only. Organization: Company, Industry, Department, Role, Address β all editable. Subscription: Active plan, price, renewal status, and top 10 subscription history.
Developer Tools Overview
π Standalone Library
Windows, Mac, Linux. Documents never leave your network. Local DOCXβPDF. Run as console app or service. Enterprise: docs never touch Gravixia.
π Web API
RESTful: Login, Sign, Counter Sign, Download, Status. POST /api/v1/sign, POST /api/v1/bulk-sign.
π οΈ Integration SDK
Java, .NET, Node.js, PHP, Python, C#. Embed LoginβUploadβSignβDownload in any app.
SDK Integration Guide
Embed Gravixia in Salesforce, ERP, or any web app:
Enterprise white-label: all pages inherit host app's menu, header, footer.
Supported Platforms & Browsers
| Platform | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome / Firefox / Safari / Edge | No plugins required | β |
| Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux) | Required for USB/Smart Card | β |
| Android / iOS / Windows Tablet | Upload & sign on the go | β |
| Standalone Library | Offline DOCXβPDF + sign | β |
Key: Web App = everything except Local Certificate. Desktop App = everything including Local Certificate.
Desktop Application
Bridges secure hardware and cloud. Browsers can't access USB tokens β Desktop App creates a secure local bridge. Supports USB, Smart Card, and Cert Store signing. Full Team Dashboard with hardware signing. 100% feature parity with web. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux.
Industry-Specific Solutions
π¦ Banking & Finance
Secure loan disbursals. Full white-label. USB Token support. Artifacts in bank's cloud.
ποΈ Government
Inter-departmental files. Public tenders. Class 3 DSC compliance.
βοΈ Legal
Multi-party contracts. Court-admissible audit trails.
π₯ Healthcare
Patient consent forms. HIPAA/GDPR-compliant data residency.
π Manufacturing
Vendor onboarding. Bulk signing for supply chain contracts.
Registration & Login
Weak passwords rejected. Forgot Password sends reset email. Logout ends session immediately.
Free Trial & Contact
Full Enterprise Plan access. Unlimited signatories. All certificate types. No credit card required.
Confirmation Pages
- After signing (last signatory) β Gravixia counter-signs, download links emailed to everyone
- After Self-Sign β immediate completion, counter-signed, email sent
- After Bulk Signing β ZIP download with all signed documents