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What is the implication of selecting the 'I Accept' button in the Electronic Signature Agreement for Beverly Anns Cookie?

Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

PROMISSORY NOTE - EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. CONSENT AND NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

    1. Electronic Signature Agreement. By selecting the "I Accept" button, you are signing this Agreement electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this Agreement. By selecting "I Accept" you consent to be legally bound by this Agreement's terms and conditions. You further agree that your use of a key pad, mouse or other device to select an item, button, icon or similar act/action, or to otherwise provide, or in accessing or making any transaction regarding any agreement, acknowledgement, consent terms, disclosures or conditions constitutes your signature (hereafter referred to as "E-Signature"), acceptance and agreement as if actually signed by you in writing. You also agree that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate your E-Signature and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of your E-Signature or any resulting contract between you and Eagle Financial Services, Inc. You further agree that each use of your E-Signature in obtaining Eagle Financial Services, Inc's online service(s) constitutes your agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions thereof.
    1. Consent to Electronic Delivery. You specifically agree to receive and/or obtain any and all Eagle Financial Services, Inc. related "Electronic Communications" as defined below.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Beverly Anns Cookie Franchise Disclosure Document, selecting the "I Accept" button in the Electronic Signature Agreement means you are signing the agreement electronically and that your electronic signature has the same legal weight as your manual signature. By selecting "I Accept", you are consenting to be legally bound by the agreement's terms and conditions.

Beverly Anns Cookie specifies that using a keypad, mouse, or any other device to select an item, button, or icon, or to provide information or make transactions related to any agreement, acknowledgement, consent terms, disclosures, or conditions, constitutes your signature. This E-Signature signifies your acceptance and agreement as if you had physically signed the document.

The document further clarifies that no certification authority or third-party verification is needed to validate your E-Signature. The absence of such certification or verification does not affect the enforceability of your E-Signature or any resulting contract between you and Eagle Financial Services, Inc. Each use of your E-Signature to obtain Eagle Financial Services, Inc's online services means you agree to be bound by their terms and conditions.

Furthermore, you agree to receive all Eagle Financial Services, Inc. related Electronic Communications, including notices, disclosures required by federal or state laws, documents, statements, data, records, and copies of loan documents. This consent ensures that you will receive all necessary information electronically, streamlining the communication process and potentially expediting transactions.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.