Digistamp LTD CO

DigiStamp LTD CO operates as a trusted timestamp authority providing digital timestamping services for electronic documents. The company offers cloud-based timestamping, secure time servers, an API toolkit, plugins, and desktop software that allow users to apply RFC3161-compliant timestamps to files such as Adobe PDFs and Microsoft Office documents. Its services are aimed at corporate and software developers, creative artists, small and medium businesses, and professionals in areas like accounting, medicine, science, and engineering who need certified proof of data authenticity for legal, regulatory, and copyright protection purposes. The company maintains an archive and subscription system.

Subscriptions to timestamp services start at $10 for 3 months, which provides credit for 30 timestamps and full service for 90 days. Additional costs per timestamp range from .40 down to .19 depending on the volume purchased, with larger commitments like 12,000 timestamps for a year costing $2,250. Non-profit organizations performing public domain research can use the service at reduced costs, and there is a free trial available for new users.

The company is located in Dallas, Texas, and operates its Internet service from two geographically-separated locations in Dallas and Chicago to ensure continual access. They use redundant, geographically-separated locations with automatic failover between server locations built into their software to maintain 99.99% availability. The business has been operating since its founding in 1998, maintaining the SecureTime systems that produce e-TimeStamps.

The business is designed for anyone with intellectual property such as ideas, research, formulas, algorithms, books, or teaching materials. Specific professions that can benefit include accountants, inventors, architects, musicians, corporations, doctors, researchers, engineers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, software developers, graphic artists, and writers. They provide tools to prove the authenticity and integrity of electronic records for regulatory compliance, liability risk management, and recording possession of intellectual property.

Users can apply timestamps using browser-based applications for on-demand protection or by configuring client software to access TSA1.digistamp.com or TSA2.digistamp.com. Other options include Adobe, Microsoft, or other products that support standard timestamps, as well as developer toolkits like the SecureTime API Toolkit which are available for no charge. The company also offers plugins and desktop software for applying RFC3161-compliant timestamps directly to files.

The company states that a single e-TimeStamp can handle 1-1000 or more pages right from a computer, verifying the exact contents of a file. This digital stamp is described as virtually impossible to forge and provides unequivocal proof that the contents existed at a point-in-time and have not changed since. This method is presented as a more efficient alternative to paper forms and costs associated with traditional notaries for proving data authentication.

The company claims to have achieved 99.99% uptime for 10 years by using redundant, geographically-separated locations in Dallas and Chicago. They state that automatic failover between server locations is built into their software to ensure reliable operations 24x365. This infrastructure allows them to provide secure, reliable RFC 3161 timestamp cloud service with keyless security add-ons.

The company has been recognized by state and federal agencies, as well as foreign governments, including the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Department of Defense, and the federal governments of Mexico and Australia. They claim to have created more than 1 million timestamps for customers by the end of 2003, with no single timestamp ever successfully challenged. In 2005, they commissioned an external audit to ensure their timestamp meets the highest standards of strong legal evidence for authenticating computer data.

The team is described as highly professional, talented, and knowledgeable, consistently delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations. Reviewers praise their attention to detail, commitment to quality, and dedication to customer satisfaction. The Trustburn rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews, with recent feedback highlighting efficiency, professionalism, and the ability to meet diverse digital needs.

The company offers a SecureTime Server as an in-house option, which is a hardware unit that can be purchased and installed at a site for use within a company. They also provide an API toolkit for integration into automated systems and maintain an archive and subscription system. Additional features include secure time servers and plugins that allow for rigorous compliance with US & EU standards.

The company states that they prefer email [email protected] for inquiries, though they also provide a business phone number at 1-214-377-0378. They offer a feedback form for questions and feedback, and their mailing address is 13101 Preston RD STE 110-5022 Dallas, TX 75240 USA. They also mention a Skype user ID, though note it is prone to false negatives.

The company mentions that they have been able to lower prices over time, achieving a total reduction of over ninety percent since 1999. They also offer evaluation periods for new customers and require a minimum 12-month period for Guaranteed Service, which ensures a wait time of no longer than 1 second at a rate of 1 per second. They also offer a rate limitation on all accounts.

The company's website mentions that they are leaders in the industry for protecting intellectual property in any digital file. They also highlight that their timestamping service is RFC3161 compliant and provides strong legal evidence. The company emphasizes that their service is audited and trusted, catering to creative arts, small business, corporate, and developer needs.

The company states that they have a complete license agreement available and that the SecureTime Server and license are available for purchase with annual maintenance and audit service. They also mention that if monthly usage exceeds 1000 timestamps, they can provide Guaranteed Service and monthly invoices. They also note that resellers will have different pricing structures.

The company mentions that they have a feedback form available for questions and feedback, and they encourage users to use email for support. They also note that their service is available for Mac, Windows, Android, Linux, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office. The company also mentions that they have a history of growth in an emerging market since 1998.