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CLICK THROUGH AGREEMENT

This Click Through Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of (the "Effective Date") by and between:

Service Provider:

Client:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Service Provider is engaged in the business of providing digital services, software, licensing, and related support and consulting; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Service Provider to perform certain services as described herein, and Service Provider is willing to provide such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

SCOPE OF WORK

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Service Provider the fees set forth below in consideration for the Services. All fees are due in U.S. dollars unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Invoices are due within days of invoice date. Unpaid amounts shall accrue interest at a rate of (or the maximum permitted by law), calculated monthly from the invoice due date until paid. Client is responsible for any collection costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Service Provider in enforcing payment.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any obligation under this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach. Either party may terminate without cause upon days' prior written notice. Termination does not relieve Client of the obligation to pay fees accrued through the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" means nonpublic information disclosed by one party to the other that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential Information excludes information that (a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than by breach of this Agreement; (b) was known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; (c) is rightfully received from a third party without restriction; or (d) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information.

Each party shall (i) use Confidential Information of the other party solely to perform its obligations or exercise its rights under this Agreement; and (ii) restrict disclosure of Confidential Information to its employees, contractors, and advisors who have a legitimate need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those in this Agreement. The obligations in this section survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, except that trade secrets shall be protected for as long as they qualify as trade secrets.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM A BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY, A PARTY'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. EACH PARTY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE BY CLIENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of without regard to its conflict of law principles. The parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through negotiation between senior representatives. If unresolved within 30 days, the dispute may be submitted to binding arbitration in the county where the Service Provider's principal place of business is located, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits and accepted click-through terms, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, and communications, whether oral or written. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Service Provider may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of its assets. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation.

ACCEPTANCE

By checking the box below and clicking "Sign Now," each party acknowledges that it has read, understands, and agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. Electronic acceptance, including a click or electronic signature, shall have the same force and effect as a handwritten signature to the extent permitted by applicable law.

I accept the terms of this Agreement and consent to electronic signature.

NOTICES

Service Provider - Printed Name:

By (Signature):

Date:

Client - Printed Name:

By (Signature):

Date:

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What a Click Through Agreement Is and when it applies

A Click Through Agreement is a form of electronic contract where a user manifests assent by clicking an on-screen button, checking a box, or otherwise taking an affirmative electronic action. These agreements capture consent to terms of service, privacy policies, software licenses, checkout terms, or other commercial arrangements and rely on an audit trail that records the action, timestamp, and related metadata to support enforceability under U.S. electronic signature law.

Why a Click Through Agreement matters for enforceability

Click-through agreements create clear, reproducible evidence of intent and consent that courts accept under the ESIGN Act and UETA when properly implemented, helping organizations reduce reliance on paper and speed transactions while preserving legal certainty.

Why a Click Through Agreement matters for enforceability

Who commonly issues and signs Click Through Agreements

Typical issuers include online vendors, software providers, employers, and service platforms that require user assent to terms or disclosures before granting access or completing a transaction.

  • Consumers and end users who accept terms at checkout or during account creation.
  • Businesses and vendors that need recorded consent for subscriptions, licenses, or procurement.
  • Legal, compliance, and HR teams who deploy standardized terms and track consent evidence.

Proper implementation benefits both parties by creating a timestamped record of assent, reducing disputes about whether terms were presented and accepted.

Core elements to include in a professional Click Through Agreement

A robust click-through setup combines clear consent language, versioning, accessible terms, and recorded metadata so the agreement can be reproduced and audited if needed.

Clear Consent

Language must state that clicking constitutes acceptance and that the user agrees to be bound by the terms.

Visible Terms Link

Provide an obvious link to full terms immediately adjacent to the click action; ensure terms are readable on all devices.

Affirmative Action

Use an unambiguous action (e.g., 'I agree' button or checked box) rather than passive behavior to evidence assent.

Versioning

Record the specific version or date of terms presented to the user so the accepted text can be reproduced later.

Audit Trail

Capture timestamp, IP address, user agent, and any authentication step to support attribution and integrity.

Accessibility

Ensure terms and the acceptance mechanism comply with accessibility standards so users can review material before consenting.

Step-by-step: capturing valid click-through consent

Follow these steps to present terms, collect assent, and retain proof in a manner consistent with U.S. e-signature principles.

  • 01
    Prepare Terms: Draft clear, unambiguous language and identify the effective version.
  • 02
    Present Notice: Display terms and link prominently before asking for assent.
  • 03
    Capture Consent: Require an affirmative action (click or checked box) and record metadata.
  • 04
    Store Record: Save an immutable copy and audit trail for future reproduction.

Configuring an online click-through workflow

Below are common workflow fields and recommended settings when implementing a click-to-accept flow in a signing platform or web application.

Workflow field and configuration options Header row | Configuration mapping
Signature authentication method (email, SMS, KBA) Email link plus optional SMS code for stronger attribution.
Field visibility and conditional logic settings Require terms view for first-time users; hide only with explicit consent.
Bulk send and recipient group options Use bulk distribution for mass notices; track individual acceptances.
Document retention and audit trail policy Preserve signed version and metadata in tamper-evident storage.

Where to deliver and how to send a Click Through Agreement

Choose delivery methods that make terms visible and preserve the acceptance event; different channels affect authentication and record capture.

  • On-screen presentation: Display terms within the checkout or signup flow before the acceptance action.
  • Email delivery: Send the terms and acceptance confirmation to the user’s provided email address.
  • In-app notification: Prompt acceptance inside mobile or desktop apps with recorded metadata.
  • Public link: Host terms on a stable URL and link it directly from the acceptance control.

Technical considerations for digital signing platforms

Pick a platform that captures an unalterable audit trail, supports common integrations, and offers multiple authentication tiers for higher-risk transactions.

  • Integrations and storage: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace, Box, and others.
  • Supported file formats: PDF, DOCX, HTML, and Excel formats.
  • Authentication and access control: Email, SMS, KBA, SSO options available.

Ensure the platform supports exportable audit trails, immutable storage (or tamper-evident logs), and legal compliance requirements appropriate to your industry and transaction risk level.

Security and compliance features to verify

Encryption in transit: TLS 1.2/1.3
Encryption at rest: AES-256
Third-party attestations: SOC 2 Type II available
Healthcare compliance: HIPAA — BAA required
Regulatory frameworks: ESIGN and UETA compliance
Audit trail retention: Tamper-evident event log

Key timing rules and practical deadlines to observe

Certain disclosures and retention steps have time-sensitive implications; document when the user first saw terms and when consent was captured.

Effective date entry requirement:

Record the MM/DD/YYYY effective date when terms are presented.

Consent before performance:

Obtain acceptance before delivering services or products.

Retention — tax records:

Keep tax-related evidentiary records three years (IRC §6501(a)).

Retention — healthcare:

Keep HIPAA-covered records six years (45 CFR §164.530(j)).

Responding to withdrawal:

Process a withdrawal of consent promptly; communicate effect on access.

Milestone timeline for publishing and enforcing a click-through flow

Use a simple milestone view to plan drafting, deployment, and recordkeeping for click-through terms.

01

Draft Terms

Draft clear terms and determine version control.

02

Technical Implementation

Integrate consent control and metadata capture into the UI.

03

Publish and Notify

Deploy terms and notify existing users if required.

04

Monitor and Retain

Store accepted copies and audit logs securely.

Common pitfalls when preparing Click Through Agreements

  • Using vague consent language that fails to state that clicking binds the user can lead to unenforceability in disputes.
  • Hiding terms behind small links or requiring excessive scrolling may show users did not have a reasonable opportunity to read them.
  • Failing to record metadata (timestamp, IP, device) removes key attribution evidence for the acceptance event.
  • Offering passive acceptance (pre-checked boxes) without an affirmative action can undermine proof of intent under ESIGN/UETA.

Risks and potential consequences of poor implementation

Unenforceability: Contract may be voidable without clear consent evidence
Regulatory exposure: Consumer disclosure failures can trigger enforcement actions
Data breach fines: Poor security may lead to costly penalties
Tax or record penalties: Failure to retain records invites IRS penalties
Dispute costs: Higher litigation risk and defense costs
Revocation disputes: Ambiguous withdrawal procedures lead to service interruptions

Real-world examples of Click Through Agreement use

These examples illustrate typical scenarios and practical outcomes when click-through consent is implemented correctly.

SaaS Subscription Acceptance

A software vendor presents Terms of Service during signup and requires an 'I agree' click

  • The system captures timestamp and IP address
  • The recorded audit trail resolves a billing dispute by showing the user accepted the specific terms before service activation.

E-commerce Checkout

An online retailer shows return policy at checkout and requires checkbox consent

  • Customer receives confirmation email with terms link
  • The merchant uses stored consent metadata to demonstrate the customer was informed prior to purchase.

eSignature vendor pricing and feature snapshot for Click Through Agreement workflows

Compare entry-level pricing and key capabilities relevant to click-through and high-volume consent capture; signNow is listed first for direct comparison.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial Yes, 7-day trial Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by vendor
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes Varies
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies Varies Varies

Frequently asked questions about Click Through Agreements

Answers to common legal and technical questions to help validate implementation and address routine concerns when relying on click-through consent.


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