Legal Econsent Form

LEGAL ECONSENT FORM

This Electronic Consent Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Service Provider: with principal address at and Client: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Service Provider requires consent from Client to deliver notices, disclosures, records and other communications electronically and to accept electronic signatures in connection with the parties' business relationship; and

WHEREAS, Client is willing to receive electronic communications and to use electronic signatures in lieu of paper communications and manual signatures under the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend that this Agreement satisfy any statutory or regulatory requirements for consent to electronic transactions and signatures to the extent permitted by applicable law.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below: "Electronic Communication" means any notice, disclosure, document, record or other communication made or delivered by electronic means, including by electronic mail, text message, secure online portal, or other electronic transmission permitted by the parties. "Electronic Signature" means any symbol, sound, process, or electronic method attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

2. SCOPE OF CONSENT

Client hereby agrees that Service Provider may provide any communications, notices, statements, contracts, disclosures, invoices, acknowledgments, consents and other records related to the parties' relationship in electronic form (collectively, "Records"). This consent applies to Records sent or made available by electronic mail to the addresses provided below, by text message to telephone numbers provided below, and/or by secure access to Service Provider's online portal.

3. METHODS OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

Service Provider may deliver Records using one or more of the following methods (select all that apply):

Electronic mail to address on file (email address field below)
Short message service (SMS) / text message
Secure online portal or account messages
Other electronic means agreed in writing

4. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

The parties agree that any electronic signature, including but not limited to a typed name, a scanned signature, a signature executed through an electronic signature platform, or any other method of indicating assent electronically, will have the same force and effect as a handwritten signature and will be binding for all purposes. Client affirms that it intends to be bound by the electronic signature applied to any Record and that such signature evidences Client's execution of the underlying Record.

5. DELIVERY AND RECEIPT; TIMING

A communication sent by electronic mail is effective when sent to the most recent email address provided by the recipient. A communication posted to a secure portal is effective when made available to the recipient. If delivery fails or the recipient notifies the sender that a transmission was not received, the sender shall use reasonable efforts to re-deliver by an alternate method.

6. WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT

Client may withdraw consent to electronic delivery at any time by providing a written notice to Service Provider at the address for notices below. Withdrawal will be effective upon Service Provider's receipt of the notice and after Service Provider has had a reasonable opportunity to act on it. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the legal validity or enforceability of electronic Records delivered prior to withdrawal.

7. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Client represents that Client has the necessary hardware and software to access, view and retain electronic Records. Client agrees to promptly notify Service Provider if Client's email address, phone number, or electronic access method changes so that Service Provider can provide Records in a manner reasonably accessible to Client.

8. RECORDS RETENTION AND COPIES

Service Provider will maintain copies of Records as required by applicable law and will make copies available to Client upon request. Client may request and receive a paper copy of any Record previously provided in electronic form; Service Provider may charge a reasonable fee for providing paper copies where permitted by law.

9. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by electronic mail to the addresses set forth in this Agreement or by other electronic means agreed by the parties. Notices are effective as provided in Section 5 of this Agreement.

10. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and that the person executing this Agreement on behalf of each party is duly authorized to bind such party.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM A PARTY'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE DELIVERY OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction specified by the parties below, without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENTS

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating thereto. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement executed by authorized representatives of both parties.

14. WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed by the waiving party. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

15. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By signing below, Client acknowledges that Client has read and understands the terms of this Agreement, that Client's consent to receive electronic communications is knowingly and voluntarily given, and that Client agrees that electronic signatures applied to Records are intended to have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures.

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