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Freight Contract PDF Archive: Compress Copies, Store Originals for Signature Fidelity

Short answer: compress a PDF archive's access copies, but store signed originals unchanged. Storage cost matters; signature fidelity decides which bytes are authoritative. For server-side logistics contracts, template ownership decides who can approve a change to the document before signing; archive ownership decides who can prove what was signed afterward. Those are different jobs. Archive…

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When handling PDF contracts, it is essential to compress the accessible copies while preserving the original signed versions. The storage costs and signature fidelity play a crucial role in determining which bytes are considered authoritative. For server-side logistics contracts, template ownership determines who can approve changes before signing, whereas archive ownership determines who can prove what was signed afterward.

These are distinct responsibilities, and the choice of archive should align with these requirements.

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