LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Electronic signatures & consent.
This page explains how the typed signature and consent steps on GetSecureForms legally bind the signor. Please review it before sharing a signing link.
Electronic signatures are legally binding
Under the U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), adopted by most U.S. states, an electronic signature carries the same legal weight as a handwritten (wet ink) signature. A signature may not be denied legal effect solely because it is in electronic form.
How the signor consents
Before any document can be signed, the signor must read and actively accept an electronic-signature consent statement. Signing is not possible without this step. The exact consent text shown to every signor is reproduced below.
What is recorded
When a signor signs, GetSecureForms records the signor's name, the date and time of signing, and the IP address used. This audit information is stamped onto the signed document, creating a record of who signed, when, and from where.
Paper copies and withdrawal of consent
A signor may ask the sender for a paper copy of any document at any time. A signor who does not wish to sign electronically may decline to use the service and contact the sender to arrange a paper signing instead.
The consent text every signor sees
I agree to use an electronic signature to sign these documents. Under the U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN Act) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), my electronic signature is legally binding and has the same effect as a handwritten (wet ink) signature. I understand I may ask the sender for a paper copy, and that the date, time and IP address of my signing will be recorded.
This page is provided for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and by document type, and some documents (such as wills, certain court filings, and documents requiring notarization) may not be eligible for electronic signature. Consult a qualified attorney about your specific forms and obligations.
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