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The short answer is yes. Courts across the United States have confirmed that clicking on a checkbox is akin to a signature on a written contract. Essentially, by clicking ?I agree? or ?I accept,? the consumer provides the mutual assent required to form a legally binding agreement.

A contract is an agreement between parties, creating mutual obligations that are enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality.

As outlined by the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA), electronic signatures are not legally valid when signing: Wills and testamentary trusts. State statutes governing divorce, adoption or other family law. Court orders or official court documents. Notice of cancellation of utility services.

Simply put, yes, they are 100% legally binding.

An electronic signature is a digital form of a wet link signature that is legally binding and secure. Digital Signature is a secured signature that works with an electronic signature and relies on public key infrastructure.

Elements of a Contract Offer - One of the parties made a promise to do or refrain from doing some specified action in the future. Consideration - Something of value was promised in exchange for the specified action or nonaction.Acceptance - The offer was accepted unambiguously.

Yes, clickwrap agreements (provided they are designed, presented, and tracked in compliance with best practices) are just as enforceable as both traditional wet ink signatures and electronic signatures in the US.