Proof packets

A proof packet is the record you keep when someone later asks what happened: who signed, when, which fields were completed, and whether payout packets or gated files were part of the workflow. Download it after the envelope is fully signed or voided.

When to use this

Send a closed deal to legal or finance
Keep a copy that does not depend on Filosign years later
Show who signed, when, and which fields were completed
Attach proof to an audit or dispute file
Record whether payout packets or gated files were part of the workflow

How it works

Signers complete the envelope (or the sender voids it before everyone finishes).
Filosign unlocks proof downloads on the document page.
You choose a download format: full ZIP, proof report only, or document with proof appended.
The ZIP puts one merged PDF at the top level for sharing. Verification files live in a proofs/ folder inside the ZIP.
To check the packet against the public ledger, use the independent verifier: download the ZIP, open the site, and drop the file on the page.

While people are still signing, exports stay off.

Example workflow

A founder closes an NDA with an investor. After both parties sign, the founder downloads the proof packet ZIP and saves it to the company's data room. Months later, finance asks who signed and when; the proof report inside the ZIP answers without logging back into Filosign.

What to watch out for

Proof downloads unlock only after the envelope is fully signed or voided before completion.
Even if you buy archival storage, keep your own packet for critical agreements.
The README inside proofs/ lists technical IDs and verification steps for experts; everyday readers can use the top-level PDFs and the independent verifier.
Filosign does not decide whether a document is legally valid in your jurisdiction. See E-signature evidence.

How to do it in the app

On the document page, use the header buttons:

Button	What you get
Package icon	Full ZIP (best for archives and counsel)
Scroll icon	Proof report only (PDF)
Download icon	Document with proof section appended

What's in the ZIP

Item	What it is for
Document + proof PDF (top level)	One file to open, share, or email
`proofs/` folder	Verification files for tools and technical reviewers (not needed for everyday reading)
Proof report (inside `proofs/reports/`)	Readable summary: parties, dates, fields, payouts, and file releases when applicable
Original documents (inside `proofs/documents/original/`)	Signed files used for cryptographic verification
README (inside `proofs/`)	Index of IDs, verifier steps, and `proofs/` layout

Who should save a copy

Senders when the deal closes
Signers for personal records
Anyone who might ask "prove this was signed" later