contract

[code321]

What is the name of your state? CO

ok i have no idea if this is where to post, all i know it involves internet lol

I was wondering what is the best way to sign a contract through the internet and what actually counts as one, Scan contract, or just a plain email saying they agree? Thanks

 

[JETX]

I was wondering what is the best way to sign a contract through the internet and what actually counts as one, Scan contract, or just a plain email saying they agree? Thanks

Hard copies to all parties, with signatures of all parties, would be a good start.

 

[code321]

So by that you mean doing it in person if not, mailing the contract?

 

[quincy]

Valid contracts contain an offer, an acceptance, and consideration. In order to create a legally binding contract online, you write the contract, email it to a party, and the other party emails it back with an electronic signature indicating acceptance. There are no hard copies necessary.

Courts recognize electronic signatures as valid and binding.

Since signing an agreement with a regular ink signature is not possible online, there are several ways to indicate agreement. Perhaps the easiest is to have the signer's name typed into the signature area with a scanned and pasted version of the signer's signature. Other ways are to use an "I Accept" button (frequently used in online agreements for downloads) or by using cryptographic "scrambling" technology.

Any contract should be detailed, clear, and specific. This will lessen the likelihood of disputes later on. To ensure your contract covers all necessary areas, including exact compensation, time limits to fullfill terms of the agreement, how to handle any disputes that may arise later on, etc., it would be wise to have an attorney review the agreement in its entirety.

 

[code321]

ok the explains it. Is there a way i could get lawyer to review something like that online? I would have to find the email address of a lawyer huh? Is there some sort of valid online lawyer that could do that lol.

 

[quincy]

You can check out the "Post Your Case" section on this site, to your right here. There may be an attorney available to review your contract. I am not sure if they do stuff like that, but you can check it out. Or you could find a lawyer in your area, using the handy "Find a Lawyer" tool to the right. There may be one available to review your contract online.

Or you could contact a law school in your area of Colorado - they may have someone willing to check it out for free. Most schools have an email address you can use.

But I DO recommend the contract is checked prior to signing, to make sure all areas are covered adequately. It will protect you, and it will be well worth the cost of an attorney's time.