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E-sign disclosure

An electronic-signature disclosure is a notice that provides information about the use of electronic signatures, and related electronic records, in a contract or other transaction.

In plain English

It is a notice that tells people how signing and the related records are handled in electronic form. It gives information about the use of electronic signatures and the electronic records connected with a contract or another transaction.

In context

Here, it names the linked notice shown before electronic-document acceptance that gives information about the use of electronic signatures and related electronic records in the contract or other transaction.

Situation
Understanding standard terms notices, acceptance controls, disclosures, and policy references
What it communicates
names the linked notice shown before electronic-document acceptance.

Meaning limits

The term itself does not specify the notice's format or the particular details included in that information.

Examples

“The lender sent an E-sign disclosure with the lease packet, explaining that signatures and related records for the transaction would be handled electronically.”

Core meaning

“Applicants reviewed the E-sign disclosure before accepting the electronic document.”

In context