E-signatures are legally binding in many countries, including the United States, where they are recognized and enforceable under various electronic signature laws and regulations. The ESIGN Act, for example, is a federal law passed in 2000 that facilitates the use of electronic records and signatures in interstate and foreign commerce. In addition, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (the UETA) was adopted by 49 individual US states. New York, the only state not to adopt the UETA, adopted its own Electronics Signatures and Records Act (ESRA), which also establishes that electronic signatures and records have the same force and effect as signatures and records produced by non-electronic means. These laws acknowledge the validity of electronic signatures when specific criteria, such as authentication, consent, and intent, are met. Box Sign supports compliance with these legal requirements. It’s important to note that there are exceptions to the ESIGN Act, the UETA, the ERSA and other e-signature laws and regulations. Please consult legal counsel licensed in your jurisdiction(s) to discuss whether the use of e-signatures are appropriate for your intended use cases.