How an Evidence Pack Works
What's in an Evidence Pack?
Light Evidence Pack (Free)
- JSON validation report
- List of issues found and fixes applied
- SHA-256 hash of original and fixed files
Full Evidence Pack (Pro/Business)
- Everything in Light, plus:
- Original invoice file (before fixes)
- Fixed invoice file
- Detailed change manifest (XPath, before/after values)
- PDF summary report
- Timestamp certificate
- All in a single ZIP archive
Cryptographic Verification
Each Evidence Pack includes SHA-256 hashes:
- Original hash: Proves the original file hasn't been modified
- Fixed hash: Proves the fixed file is exactly what we generated
- Pack hash: Proves the Evidence Pack itself is authentic
Why an Evidence Pack Matters
For Auditors and Compliance
E-invoicing mandates often require proof of validation. An Evidence Pack provides:
- Timestamped proof: When was the invoice validated?
- Rule reference: Against which EN 16931 rules?
- Change documentation: What was modified and why?
- Cryptographic verification: Has anything been tampered with?
For Internal Records
Even without an audit, Evidence Packs help you:
- Track which invoices were auto-fixed
- Understand what changes were made
- Prove compliance at any point in time
For Disputes
If a customer or supplier questions an invoice, you have complete documentation of its state at validation time.
How to Get Started
Getting Your Evidence Pack
- Upload and fix your invoice in the Fixer tool
- On the results page, click "Download Evidence Pack"
- Light (JSON) is available for all users
- Full (ZIP) requires Pro or Business tier
Retrieving Past Evidence Packs
Pro and Business users can retrieve Evidence Packs for past fixes:
- Go to your Dashboard
- Find the fix in your history
- Click "Download Evidence Pack"
How Invoice Navigator generates Evidence Packs
Every validation and remediation in Invoice Navigator produces an Evidence Pack: the original invoice, fixed output, validation reports, remediation changelog, SHA-256 integrity hash, and QR verification code. Evidence Packs link to the exact rule set versions used, giving auditors a complete compliance trail.
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