A cross-page seal (also known as a pagination seal or straddle seal) refers to stamping a seal across the edges or binding of a multi-page document such as a foreign trade contract, letter of credit, or bill of lading, so that the seal spans multiple pages to ensure document integrity and prevent tampering. Usage scenarios include: contract signing, letter of credit issuance, bill of lading endorsement, customs declaration documents, etc. Precautions: The cross-page seal must cover all pages, the seal should be clear and legible, and typically a company seal or legal representative seal is used; if the document is replaced or pages are added or removed, the seal will be broken, making it easy to detect. Difference from an ordinary seal: An ordinary seal is only stamped at the signature area, while a cross-page seal emphasizes continuity across pages. Compared with a signature, a cross-page seal has greater legal effect and anti-counterfeiting properties. In foreign trade practice, the cross-page seal is an important basis for banks, customs, shipping companies, and other institutions to verify the authenticity of documents.
📝 Examples
1. Please stamp the contract in duplicate with a cross-page seal and send it back to us to ensure the terms have not been tampered with. (Used in contract signing, emphasizing anti-tampering)
2. The bank requires that the letter of credit amendment must be stamped with a cross-page seal, otherwise payment will be refused. (Used in letter of credit business, emphasizing bank compliance requirements)
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