Identification
Exhibit title and reference to the master agreement, including contract number and parties, to ensure the exhibit is legally attached.
A well-structured exhibit clarifies responsibilities, reduces disputes, and aligns expectations across stakeholders. It supports measurable acceptance criteria, simplifies change control, and makes invoicing and audit reviews more straightforward while preserving the main contract’s legal framework.
Project exhibits are completed by parties who need to define deliverables, timelines, or technical specifications tied to a larger agreement.
Final execution usually requires authorized signatories from each contracting party and any approvals required by procurement or legal teams.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential or parallel routing to enforce role order. |
| Authentication | Email link by default; use SMS or KBA for higher assurance. |
| Required Fields | Mark Title, Effective Date, Scope, and Signature as mandatory. |
| Retention Policy | Set automatic archive after execution with access controls. |
Electronic completion requires a platform that supports required fields, audit trails, and secure distribution.
Ensure the platform can produce an unalterable signed PDF with audit metadata and meets any industry-specific compliance obligations before using it for execution.
Exhibit title and reference to the master agreement, including contract number and parties, to ensure the exhibit is legally attached.
A detailed, numbered list of tasks, deliverables, and exclusions that defines the work to avoid later disputes.
Clear milestones with MM/DD/YYYY dates and acceptance criteria tied to payments and billing triggers.
Objective tests or metrics for deliverable acceptance, including review windows and correction periods.
Procedures for amendments, notice periods, approval authorities, and impact on schedule and cost.
Signature blocks with printed names, titles, dates, and a statement confirming signatory authority to bind the party.
Complete initial exhibit draft before project kickoff.
Allow 3–7 business days for PM/legal review.
Expect 5–10 business days for negotiation cycles.
Sign within agreed contract timeframe, often 30 days.
Provide executed copies to stakeholders immediately after signing.
Author the exhibit and link to the master agreement.
Obtain legal, procurement, and PM approvals for content.
Secure authorized signatures and timestamp the document.
Store signed exhibit in contract repository and project files.
| 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 | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 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 |