General Contract Clauses: Electronic Signatures | Practical Law
A Standard Clause providing that contract parties may authenticate the agreement with an electronic signature (also known as an e-signature). It provides that a party's electronic signature should be given the same legal force and effect as a traditional, manual signature (also known as handwritten or wet-ink) and suggests optional language for narrowing its scope. This Standard Clause has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.