Documents you sign every day
- Publishing contracts
- Copyright assignments
- Agreements with illustrators and translators
- Distribution contracts
How Publishers use it
When you accept a manuscript
The publishing contract and copyright assignment get signed before the editorial process begins.
During production
Cover approvals, layout sign-offs and contract changes get signed in minutes with the author, wherever they live.
When you publish
The signed contract backs up the royalty and distribution terms agreed with the author.
Before and after Firmiu
Why choose Firmiu
Close with remote authors
Sign with authors in any country with no waiting.
Rights in order
Document every rights assignment with backing.
Organized catalog
Keep every signed contract for each title.
How Firmiu works
Upload your PDF
Upload the document and enter the name and email of the person who must sign.
The signer receives a link
They get an email with a unique link and a verification code.
Signed document
The PDF is signed with its audit trail, ready to download.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it work for copyright assignments?
- Yes, as a private agreement between the publisher and the author.
- Can I sign with international authors?
- Yes. Electronic signatures are recognized internationally.
- Is it secure?
- Yes. Documents are stored encrypted and with temporary signed links.
- Does it work for copyright assignments?
- Yes, you can send the publishing contract and its copyright assignment for the author to sign with its audit trail.
- Can I sign with authors in other countries?
- Yes, each signer gets their link in their own language and signs from wherever they are.
- Can I send the contract and its annexes together?
- Yes, you can merge multiple PDFs into a single document before sending it for signature.
Guide reviewed and updated: July 2026.
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