Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This service creates legally binding electronic signatures under Australian law. By signing, you are entering into a legally enforceable agreement. See "Electronic Execution Framework" below.

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Initial and Sign, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, do not use this service. This service creates legally binding electronic signatures and is subject to Australian electronic execution laws.

2. Supported Document Types

✓ This service supports electronic signatures for:

General business contracts and commercial agreements
Employment documents (offer letters, policies, agreements)
Invoices, quotes, and proposals
Consent forms and authorizations
Board resolutions and corporate governance documents
Company deeds (with proper director/secretary execution)
Service agreements and purchase orders
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

3. Unsupported Document Types

✗ This service does NOT support electronic signatures for:

Wills and testamentary documents – Must comply with Succession Act requirements
Powers of Attorney – All types require specific legal formalities
Witnessed documents – Documents that by law must have physical witnesses present
Land title documents – Use dedicated e-conveyancing providers (eConveyancing Networks)
Court documents and affidavits – Must follow court procedures
Government-prescribed forms – Specific government agencies may have requirements
Notarised or apostilled documents – Require notary involvement
Personal service documents – May require personal delivery

If your document is unsupported, this service is not appropriate. Attempting to use unsupported document types is at your own legal risk.

4. Electronic Execution Framework

This service creates electronic signatures that are legally binding under:

Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) s 110A (technology-neutral company execution)
Australian Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth)
State-based electronic transactions legislation (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT)

What this means: A signature created through this service has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature, provided the document type is supported.

What this does NOT cover: Unsupported document types listed above.

5. Signer Acknowledgement & Responsibility

By clicking "Apply Signature", you acknowledge and warrant that:

You have read and understood the document in its entirety
You intend to be legally bound by this signature
You are authorized to execute this document
This signature is final and binding (cannot be withdrawn)
You are not relying on any oral representations or statements
The information you provided (name, email, etc.) is accurate

6. Company Execution (s 127 - Corporations Act)

When signing a document on behalf of a company:

Authority required: You warrant that you have proper corporate authority to execute this document
Valid role combinations: Company documents require one of:
- 2 or more directors, OR
- 1 director AND 1 secretary, OR
- 1 person who is both sole director and sole secretary
No verification by us: We do not verify corporate authority; you warrant it
Legal risk: Invalid execution may be challenged in court

See our Company Execution Guide for details.

7. Document Retention & Data Lifecycle

Signed documents: Retained for 7 years (legal compliance for electronic evidence)
Audit logs: Retained for 3 years (compliance and forensics)
User accounts: Deleted within 30 days of closure (legal hold exceptions apply)
User-requested deletion: Processed within 30 days (subject to legal holds)

8. Use License

You may use Initial and Sign only for authorized signing of supported documents. You may not:

Reverse engineer or decompile our software
Use this service for unauthorized or illegal purposes
Attempt to bypass security controls (rate limiting, authentication, etc.)
Remove copyright or proprietary notices

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Initial and Sign is provided "as is". We make no warranties regarding:

Fitness for a particular purpose
Merchantability
Uninterrupted service
Error-free operation

NO METHOD OF TRANSMISSION OVER THE INTERNET IS 100% SECURE. While we use industry-standard TLS encryption, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Initial and Sign shall not be liable for:

Loss of data or profit
Business interruption
Indirect or consequential damages
Lost business opportunity

11. Modifications to Terms

We may revise these terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified terms. We will update the "Last Updated" date.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, and you irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of Australian courts.

13. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms of Service?
Email: legal@cloudsign.local