Electronic Agreement “Opt Out” Clause Samples
The Electronic Agreement “Opt Out” clause allows parties to choose not to participate in electronic contracting or communications, instead opting for traditional paper-based methods. In practice, this clause typically outlines the process by which a party can notify the other of their decision to opt out, such as providing written notice or following a specified procedure. Its core function is to ensure that parties who are uncomfortable with or unable to use electronic agreements have a clear and enforceable way to conduct business using physical documents, thereby accommodating varying preferences and technological capabilities.
Electronic Agreement “Opt Out”. 🞏 Unless either party opts out by checking this box (therefore requiring the original Agreement be maintained in paper form), the parties agree that this Agreement may be electronically signed (deemed to have the same force and effect as manual signatures) and the electronic copy of this Agreement retained by each party will be considered the “original” Agreement. If an electronic signature is not recognized by any relevant person, entity or authority in any applicable jurisdiction, each party undertakes, upon request, to promptly provide a handwritten signature on the Agreement.
Electronic Agreement “Opt Out”. Unless either party hereto opts out by checking this box (therefore requiring the original Agreement be maintained in paper form), the parties agree that the electronic copy of this Agreement retained by ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be the “original”, written, complete and exclusive statement of this Agreement.