Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use to request and to receive consent electronically via email or text messaging, and for use to request, receive, store, and manage consent electronically via online application; Providing on-line non-downloadable software for obtaining, storing, and managing electronic signature consents from consumers; Providing online non-downloadable computer software platforms for obtaining, storing, and managing electronic signature consents from consumers; Providing online non-downloadable software for obtaining, storing, and managing electronic signature consents from consumers in virtual environments