Common use of Use of Electronic Signatures Clause in Contracts

Use of Electronic Signatures. Unless otherwise prohibited by law or City policy, the parties agree that an electronic copy of a signed contract, or an electronically signed contract, has the same force and legal effect as a contract executed with an original ink signature. The term “electronic copy of a signed contract” refers to a writing as set forth in Evidence Code Section 1550. The term “electronically signed contract” means a contract that is executed by applying an electronic signature using technology approved by the City. IN WITNESS WHEROF, the City and Consultant have caused this Master Agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized representatives as follows.