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Electronic Signature

By Tim Nichols

In plain English

An electronic sound, symbol, or process associated with a record and adopted with intent to sign it. A typed name or acceptance click may qualify in the right circumstances. Intent, attribution, consent to transact electronically, and transaction-specific legal requirements still matter; electronic format does not cure missing contract terms.

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