Esign Act
/ˈiːˌsaɪn ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal law establishing the legal effect of electronic signatures and records in interstate and foreign commerce.
The Esign Act allows e-contracts to be legally binding just like their paper counterparts.
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- esign act
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Commentary
The Esign Act ensures electronic signatures cannot be denied legal effect solely because they are electronic, facilitating e-commerce and digital contracting.
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