Define: Electronic Contact

The meaning of “Electronic Contact” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Electronic Contact defined in a legal contract?

  • Electronic Contact means any transfer of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, data, intelligence, or any information of any kind that's transmitted in part or in full by any device or system including but not limited to a wire, radio, computer, or any electromagnetic, photoelectric, or photo-optical system. Seen in 23 SEC filings
  • Electronic Contact means the sending of emails or SMS messages. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Electronic Contact means any transfer of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, data, intelligence, or any kind of information which is transmitted partially or entirely by any device or system. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Electronic Contact means transmission of data, information, or signals by any device or system.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Transfer of sensitive data
  • Establishing a communication protocol
  • Implementing a new tech system
  • Marketing campaigns involving digital channels

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Electronic Contact means sending emails or SMS messages.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Direct communication with customers
  • Advertising/promotion materials
  • Obtaining customer's consent for contact

Relevant Sectors

What is the most popular definition of 'Electronic Contact'?

Electronic Contact means transmission of data, information, or signals by any device or system.

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