From draft to signature – digital, secure, traceable

ContractHero is one of the leading solutions for digital contract creation and contract management in 2026. The platform combines intuitive template creation, dynamic fields, centralized management, and AI-powered automation – ideal for companies seeking speed, consistency, and legal certainty in contract creation. At the same time, ContractHero offers features for deadlines, digital signatures, and automated workflows, making the software much more than just a contract creation tool – it is an all-in-one solution for contract management.

Yes. ContractHero is cloud-based software that combines digital contract management and creation in one platform. Contracts can be stored centrally, analyzed, assigned reminders, and edited digitally at any stage – including overviews, deadlines, and digital signatures.

ContractHero is also suitable for legal departments and lawyers, as it offers structured templates, consistent standard clauses, dynamic fields, and comment functions that enable transparent coordination of draft contracts. The ability to design legally compliant templates and use internally approved texts supports consistent legal work.

Yes. With ContractHero, you can create contract drafts online based on flexible templates, insert dynamic fields, and manage them centrally in the cloud. At the same time, you can view, edit, version, and digitally sign all contracts without having to switch between external tools.

Yes. ContractHero uses AI-powered features such as automatic contract analysis and data extraction to help capture content faster, automatically fill in dynamic fields, and efficiently create or review contracts. This AI support reduces manual errors and speeds up repetitive tasks.

ContractHero is suitable for any industry – including real estate. You can create your own contract templates, set up dynamic fields, and map industry-specific processes. This allows you to efficiently design and manage lease agreements or service contracts, for example.

ContractHero is a cloud-based SaaS platform hosted by ISO-certified servers in Germany. This means you can access your contract data online from anywhere, collaborate with team members, and take advantage of automatic backups and updates.

ContractHero is aimed specifically at the German and international markets. The platform is GDPR-compliant, ISO-certified, and operated on servers in Germany. It supports German companies in creating, managing, and digitally signing legally binding contracts.

Yes. Electronic signatures are integrated directly into ContractHero. You can sign contracts digitally – with advanced electronic signatures (AES) or qualified electronic signatures (QES) – and store them legally in the cloud.

A digital signature replaces the traditional signature on paper and serves as legally binding consent given online. It enables the signatory to be clearly identified and guarantees the integrity of the signed document. A digital signature is often protected by encryption methods that ensure that the document cannot be altered after signing. This electronic signature is therefore ideal for contracts and other documents that are concluded online – for example, as part of integrated document management software.

Yes, digital signatures are generally legally valid in Germany due to their freedom of form. In most cases, digital signatures are therefore just as binding as handwritten signatures, as long as there is no special formal requirement to the contrary.

Advanced (AdES) and qualified electronic signatures (QES) can be used for higher security requirements. The legal recognition of these signatures is based on security functions such as a certificate and a detailed audit trail. These measures ensure the authenticity and integrity of the document and are the reasons why AdES and QES are also approved for sensitive contracts that require additional security.

Yes, there are clear legal regulations on digital signatures, in particular the EU's eIDAS Regulation (Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions in the Internal Market). This regulation specifies which standards are required for electronic signatures to be recognized as legally valid.

At ContractHero, the electronic signatures - both the advanced (AdES) and the qualified electronic signature (QES) - comply with these eIDAS requirements. The eIDAS Regulation requires that a digital signature must clearly assign the identity of the signatory and ensure that the signed document remains unchanged. It also stipulates that control over the signature lies exclusively with the signatory.

The qualified electronic signature (QES) is the most secure and legally binding form of electronic signature. ContractHero's QES fully complies with eIDAS requirements and can therefore be used for almost all documents that require a high level of legal validity. This signature clearly confirms the identity of the signatory and protects the document from subsequent changes.

Technically, the QES is based on a qualified certificate issued by a qualified trust service provider and a special signature creation device. A mathematical hash value ensures that the document cannot be altered and that any manipulation is immediately detectable.

Learn more about qualified electronic signature on our blog.

The advanced electronic signature (AES) or Advanced Electronic Signature (AdES) offers a high level of security and is less complex than a qualified signature. ContractHero's AES is also eIDAS-compliant and can be used for most contracts that require a legally binding electronic signature. The AES ensures that the identity of the signer is clearly traceable, for example through authentication procedures such as mobile phone verification.

While the AES does not have the same high legal status as the QES, it still meets high security requirements and offers an efficient way to sign documents in a legally secure and trustworthy manner.

Learn more about the advanced electronic signature in our blog.

A digital signature cannot be edited after completion. It serves as a protective mechanism and ensures that the document remains unchanged. The security of the signature is based on a certificate and a mathematical hash value, which make any subsequent changes to the document recognizable. The visible signature is merely a visual representation of the signatory's consent and does not play a significant role in legal validity - the actual security is guaranteed by the certificate and the hash value.

Digital signatures offer numerous advantages: They enable documents to be signed legally from anywhere and at any time without having to send originals by mail. The entire signature process takes place online, eliminating the time-consuming back-and-forth sending of paper documents. Digital signatures save time because documents can be signed with just a few clicks and a fixed signature sequence can be set for the parties involved. Digital signatures ensure that documents are signed in a legally valid and secure manner, enabling fast and efficient digital document management .

With ContractHero, contracts can be created digitally and then sent digitally for signature and securely signed by the parties involved. Both advanced electronic signatures (AES) and qualified electronic signatures (QES) are available, so you can choose according to your security requirements. In addition, a signature sequence can be defined so that the signature process is clearly structured for all parties. ContractHero enables seamless integration of digital signatures into the contract process, ensuring smooth and legally compliant contract processes. Once signed, these contracts can be proactively managed with ContractHero and securely stored in the cloud .