The "Counterparts" clause allows a contract to be signed in multiple identical copies, often by different parties, with each copy treated as an original. This provision facilitates the signing process when parties are in different locations, ensuring that the contract is legally binding even if signed separately.
11.5. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which may be executed by less than all of the parties, all of which together will constitute one instrument and will be enforceable against the parties. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000 (e.g., www.docusign.com), such signature is deemed an original signature. Copies of the execution copy of this Agreement or any amendment with one or more signatures sent by facsimile transmission or as a “PDF” (portable document file) attached to an electronic mail message or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered is deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and are valid, fully enforceable, and effective for all purposes without a manually executed original.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.
Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in multiple counterparts or copies, each of which shall be deemed an original hereof for all purposes. One or more counterparts or copies of this Amendment may be executed by one or more of the parties hereto, and some different counterparts or copies executed by one or more of the other parties. Each counterpart or copy hereof executed by any party hereto shall be binding upon the party executing same even though other parties may execute one or more different counterparts or copies, and all counterparts or copies hereof so executed shall constitute but one and the same agreement. Each party hereto, by execution of one or more counterparts or copies hereof, expressly authorizes and directs any other party hereto to detach the signature pages and any corresponding acknowledgment, attestation, witness or similar pages relating thereto from any such counterpart or copy hereof executed by the authorizing party and affix same to one or more other identical counterparts or copies hereof so that upon execution of multiple counterparts or copies hereof by all parties hereto, there shall be one or more counterparts or copies hereof to which is(are) attached signature pages containing signatures of all parties hereto and any corresponding acknowledgment, attestation, witness or similar pages relating thereto.
8. Counterparts; Facsimile.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement or any counterpart may be executed via facsimile or other electronic transmission, and any such executed facsimile or electronic copy shall be treated as an original.
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, including facsimile or email, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original and such counterparts shall together be one and the same instrument effective as of the day given above.
4.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument; signature pages may be detached from multiple separate counterparts and attached to a single counterpart so that all signature pages are physically attached to the same document. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by facsimile or other electronic imaging means (e.g. “pdf'” or “tif”) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement. This Agreement and the Note constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof.
Counterparts: This document may be executed in a number of counterparts, all counterparts when put together will constitute one instrument. The parties agree that each party may sign this agreement by PDF or other electronic means and that such signature shall be binding on the party.
Counterparts: This document may be executed in a number of counterparts, all counterparts when put together will constitute one instrument. The parties agree that each party may sign this agreement by PDF or other electronic means and that such signature shall be binding on the party.
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Counterparts. To facilitate execution, this First Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts as may be convenient or necessary, and it shall not be necessary that the signatures of all parties hereto be contained on any one counterpart hereof. Additionally, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree that, for purposes of facilitating the execution of this First Amendment, (a) the signature pages taken from separate individually executed counterparts of this First Amendment may be combined to form multiple fully executed counterparts and (b) a facsimile, PDF or other
electronic signature shall be deemed to be an original signature. All executed counterparts of this First Amendment shall be deemed to be originals, but all such counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same First Amendment.
SECTION 9. Counterparts. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 15 and any document, amendment, approval, consent, information, notice, certificate, request, statement, disclosure or authorization related to this Amendment (each a “Communication”) may be in the form of an Electronic Record and may be executed using Electronic Signatures (including, without limitation, facsimile and .pdf) and shall be considered an original, and shall have the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a paper record. This Amendment No. 15 may be executed simultaneously in as many counterparts as necessary or convenient, including both paper and electronic counterparts, but each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original and all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the authorization under this paragraph may include, without limitation, use or acceptance by Purchaser of a manually signed paper Communication which has been converted into electronic form (such as scanned into PDF format), or an electronically signed Communication converted into another format, for transmission, delivery and/or retention. Electronic Signatures and facsimile signatures shall be deemed valid and binding to the same extent as the original. For purposes hereof, “Electronic Record” and “Electronic Signature” shall have the meanings assigned to them, respectively, by 15 USC §7006, as it may be amended from time to time.
Section 5. Counterparts. This agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 17. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement, the other Program Documents, and any document, amendment, approval, consent, information, notice, certificate, request, statement, disclosure or authorization related to this Agreement and the other Program Documents (each a “Communication”) may be in the form of an Electronic Record and may be executed using Electronic Signatures (including, without limitation, facsimile and .pdf) and shall be considered an original, and shall have the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a paper record. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in as many counterparts as necessary or convenient, including both paper and electronic counterparts, but each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original and all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the authorization under this paragraph may include, without limitation, use or acceptance by Purchaser of a manually signed paper Communication which has been converted into electronic form (such as scanned into PDF format), or an electronically signed Communication converted into another format, for transmission, delivery and/or retention. Electronic Signatures and facsimile signatures shall be deemed valid and binding to the same extent as the original. For purposes hereof, “Electronic Record” and “Electronic Signature” shall have the meanings assigned to them, respectively, by 15 USC §7006, as it may be amended from time to time.
Counterparts is a term used in legal and contractual contexts to describe a method of executing an agreement. When a contract is signed “in counterparts,” it means each party signs separate copies of the same document. All these signed copies are considered collectively as one single agreement. This practice is particularly useful when parties are in different locations.
When Should I Use Counterparts?
You should use counterparts when:
Parties are located in different geographical locations, making it impractical for everyone to sign the same physical document.
You need the execution of the agreement to be efficient and timely, without the logistical challenge of in-person meetings.
The contract requires multiple parties or signatures, and coordinating them all in one place or digitally is difficult.
How Do I Write Counterparts?
To include a counterparts clause in a contract, you can use language similar to the following:
Counterparts: This agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original and all of which together will constitute the same document. A signed copy of this agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy.
This language ensures that each signed copy is valid and retains the same legal effect as the original.
Which Contracts Typically Contain Counterparts?
Contracts that typically contain counterparts clauses include:
Business Contracts: Such as partnership agreements, mergers and acquisitions documents, and other corporate agreements where different parties may be spread across various locations.
Real Estate Transactions: Including leases and purchase agreements, where buyers, sellers, or agents may not be in the same location.
Loan Agreements: When lenders and borrowers are in different areas, and a central signing location is not feasible.
International Agreements: Because of geographical and jurisdictional differences, having counterparts makes the process smoother.
A counterparts clause is a practical solution to modern logistical challenges in contract execution.
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