Is an electronic signature legally binding?
Electronic signatures are legally binding in many countries. In the UK for example, under the Electronic Communications Act 2000, signing a contract using an electronic signature is legally binding in the same way as signing a paper version of a contract. For the purposes of legal proceedings in the UK, electronic signatures are admissible in evidence in relation to the authenticity of the contract. This includes proceedings in all parts of the UK including Northern Ireland. If you intend to use the App for contracts that are not subject to the laws and jurisdiction of the UK, it is your responsibility to obtain legal advice (prior to using the ‘sign’ functionality) to ascertain whether electronic signatures are valid under the laws and jurisdiction applicable to your contract. See the Terms and Conditions for more information.
