A contract lands in your inbox. You're between meetings. The old workflow: 'I'll do it after the next call.' Twenty-four hours later, the other party is chasing.
New workflow: open it, sign it, send it. 90 seconds. The chase email never happens.
Seconds 0–20: Save and open
Save the attachment to `/Inbox/PDFs`. Open it in Flint's signing tool — drag the file in, no install, browser opens it in seconds.
If you sign contracts often, bookmark the signing tool. The bookmark click is faster than opening any desktop app.
Seconds 20–60: Place signature and date
Click your saved signature, drop it on the signature line. Click again for the date. If the contract has multiple signature pages, repeat — each placement takes 5 seconds with a saved signature.
No signature saved? First time only: type it, draw it, or upload an image. Saved forever after that.
Seconds 60–80: Flatten and download
Hit download. Flint flattens the signature automatically so it can't be moved or removed. The file lands in Downloads as a signed PDF.
Rename if needed: `2025-08-15_<counterparty>_<doc-type>_signed.pdf`. Five seconds.
Seconds 80–90: Send back
Reply to the original email, attach the signed PDF, hit send. Done. You've returned the contract before the next meeting starts.
For a bit of polish: BCC yourself so the signed copy lands in your inbox archive too.
FAQ
Is a 90-second signed PDF legally binding?
In most jurisdictions (US, UK, EU, AU, CA), yes — electronic signatures placed via a clear, intentional action are legally valid for routine commercial contracts. Check local rules for high-value or regulated contracts.
What if the contract has 30 pages and I need to initial every page?
Place an initial signature, then drop it onto each page. Flint lets you reuse the same signature multiple times in one session — about 3 seconds per page.
Should I always flatten?
Yes. An unflattened signature can be moved or removed by the recipient — which is both a security risk and looks unprofessional. Flatten by default.
What if I make a mistake?
Undo within the signing tool, or download, discard, re-open the original, start over. The whole process is fast enough that retries are cheap.
Signing a contract is a 90-second task. Anyone telling you it takes longer is using the wrong tool. Sign your next one in Flint and time it.