Legal

Consent to Use Electronic Records and Signatures

By creating an account, signing a document, or otherwise using handshakesignatures, you consent to receive records and to sign electronically under the U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. § 7001) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) as adopted by your state.

What this means

Your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your handwritten signature on a paper document. Records delivered electronically have the same legal effect as paper records.

How we capture intent and identity

Before submitting any signature, you must check a consent box confirming that you intend to sign electronically and that you understand the legal effect. We record:

• Your name as typed
• The email address that received the signing link
• IP address and user agent at view + submission
• UTC timestamp of every action (sent, viewed, signed)
• The exact consent text you ticked, verbatim
• SHA-256 hash of the original PDF and the final sealed PDF

System requirements

To sign documents you need: a current web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari), a working email address, internet access, and the ability to view and download a PDF. By signing, you confirm you have these.

Right to receive paper records

You may request a paper copy of any record, free of charge, by emailing hello@handshakesignatures.com. Requesting a paper copy does not withdraw your consent to electronic records.

Withdrawing consent

You may withdraw consent for future electronic records at any time by emailing the address above. Withdrawing consent does not affect the validity of records already signed electronically.

Updating your contact information

Your email address is how we deliver records. Keep it current — update it from your account settings, or contact us if you can't access the account.

Hardware copy

Every sealed PDF is a self-contained copy of the agreement plus the audit certificate. Even if handshakesignatures ceased to operate, the sealed PDF and its embedded SHA-256 hash let you verify integrity independently.