Electronic Communications and Signatures Consent

1. Purpose

This notice explains how EscrowSign uses electronic communications and electronic signatures, and what you consent to when you use the Platform. By creating an account, you consent to the use of electronic communications and electronic signatures as described in this notice.

2. Electronic communications

All communications from EscrowSign, including notices, disclosures, agreements, receipts, and confirmations, will be provided electronically — by email or through the authenticated Platform workspace. You agree that electronic delivery satisfies any legal requirement that communications be provided in writing, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

To receive electronic communications, you need: a device capable of accessing the internet, a current web browser, and a valid email address associated with your account. You are responsible for maintaining these requirements. You must keep your email address current in your account settings.

3. Electronic signatures

When you click “Accept”, “Agree”, “Confirm”, or take an equivalent action on the Platform, you are signing electronically. Your electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Each electronic acceptance on the Platform is recorded with: your account identifier, device fingerprint, IP address, timestamp, and a hash of the document version accepted. This record constitutes the evidence of your acceptance and is retained as part of the immutable audit trail.

4. Transaction agreements

The transaction terms created through the Platform wizard are binding agreements signed electronically by both parties. Each party accepts the same version of the terms. Any material amendment requires fresh electronic acceptance by all parties. Version history is retained and cannot be altered after acceptance.

5. Legal validity

[PLACEHOLDER — The legal validity of electronic signatures in each supported jurisdiction must be confirmed by legal counsel. Reference applicable legislation such as eIDAS (EU/UK), ESIGN Act (US), Electronic Transactions Act equivalents, and any local requirements for specific asset types (e.g., real estate, business acquisition).]

6. Withdrawing consent

You may withdraw your consent to electronic communications at any time. However, withdrawal of consent will prevent you from using the Platform, as electronic communications are integral to the Platform’s operation. To withdraw consent, close your account through the account settings page.

7. Copies of records

You may download copies of your transaction agreements, receipts, and accepted documents from the transaction workspace at any time during the retention period. We recommend downloading and retaining copies for your records, particularly for high-value transactions.

8. Communication security

All Platform communications are delivered over encrypted connections. Email notifications will never contain: your full account password, bank account details, payment instructions, identity document images, or crypto wallet addresses. If you receive an email purporting to be from EscrowSign containing any of the above, treat it as fraudulent.