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Swiss Trust Layer AG

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Swiss Trust Layer AG and protecting your intellectual property.

What does Swiss Trust Layer do?
Swiss Trust Layer is a cryptographic document sealing service backed by ZertES, eIDAS, and UAE Pass, the three major digital trust frameworks. It creates legally admissible proof of authorship and document integrity that you can rely on across the 181 Berne Convention states.
Is Swiss Trust Layer free?
Sealing starts at CHF 5 per year.
How long does sealing take?
Under 2 minutes from upload to receiving your qualified e-Seal.
How long does it take to seal a document with Swiss Trust Layer?
Under 2 minutes. Upload your document, Swiss Trust Layer applies a ZertES and eIDAS qualified cryptographic seal, and you download your certificate immediately.
Is Swiss Trust Layer recognized in Germany?
Yes. Swiss Trust Layer seals use Swisscom Trust Services, which holds both ZertES (Swiss) and eIDAS (EU) QTSP accreditation. This means seals are legally recognized in all 27 EU member states including Germany under eIDAS Regulation 910/2014.

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Primary Regulatory Sources

The ZertES, eIDAS, Berne Convention, and UAE Pass references on this page trace to these official documents.

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