Define: Physical Contact

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

How is Physical Contact defined in a legal contract?

  • Physical Contact means engaging in non-serious, improper physical interaction. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Physical Contact means person-to-person tactile interaction, including the use of a device or similar to get in touch with someone else (e.g., a brush). Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Physical Contact means direct or indirect physical interaction that occurs between two entities, including interaction that takes place through clothing or by means of any object. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Physical Contact means routine or procedural interaction with an entity. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Physical Contact means to touch, sit or rest on, or interact with the breasts, buttocks, genital or pubic areas of an entertainer or any other person. 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

Physical Contact means direct or indirect interaction between entities, through touch, clothing, or an object.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Cases where the duties of role stipulate physical interaction
  • Event scenario where physical interaction may occur between participants
  • Service provision scenario where physical interaction is implied

Relevant Sectors

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

Physical Contact means direct or indirect interaction between entities, through touch, clothing, or an object.