4 Steps to Ensure the Enforceability of E-Signatures
Although state and federal statutes do not require a specific type of technology or process to be followed when using e-signatures, several steps are necessary to ensure that e-signatures are enforceable in the event a dispute arises, warns Carl Rincker.
In a post on the website of Rincker Law PLLC, he discusses practices that should be implemented to ensure that a business’ electronically-signed agreements are binding.
These include such topics as demonstrating intent to sign electronically, consent to do business electronically, verifying identity, maintaining records, and providing retainable and accessible copies of the agreement.
