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How is Data Message defined in a legal contract?

• Data Message means information produced, transmitted, received or preserved via electronic, optical or similar methods such as electronic data interchange, electronic mail, telegram, telex or telecopy. Seen in 132 SEC filings
• Data Message means information produced, sent, received or stored by electronic means, where the data output is in a form that's understandable. Seen in 31 SEC filings
• Data Message means data produced, sent, received or stored by computer. Seen in 31 SEC filings
• Data Message means information produced, sent, received or stored by electronic, magnetic, optical or similar methods. Seen in 21 SEC filings
• Data Message means information created, sent, received, stored or processed using electronic methods such as electronic data interchange, electronic mail or fax. Seen in 19 SEC filings
• Data Message means a notification or data created, sent, received or preserved by accepted electronic, optical or similar methods, including electronic data interchange, electronic mail, telegram or telex. Seen in 10 SEC filings
• Data Message means any document, note, memorandum, book, plan, map, drawing, diagram, graphic work, photograph, audio or video recording, machine-readable symbols produced, sent, received or stored electronically. Seen in 10 SEC filings

Note: 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?

🤔 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.

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Genie Definition 1

• Data Message means information or data generated, sent, received, or stored electronically.

Relevant Contract Types

• Software License Agreement
• Information Technology Service Contract
• Online Sales Agreement
• Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Cloud Service Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Implementing a new software system
• Entering into an IT service agreement
• Engaging in electronic commerce
• Exchanging confidential information electronically

Relevant Sectors

• Software and Technology
• E-commerce
• Digital Marketing
• Telecommunications

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Genie Definition 2

• Data Message means a document or recording produced, sent, received, or stored by electronic means.

Relevant Contract Types

• Independent Contractor Agreement
• Consulting Agreement
• Collaboration Agreement
• Media Rights Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Providing professional services remotely
• Collaborating on a project electronically
• Transferring digital media rights

Relevant Sectors

• Online Education
• Digital Media
• Consulting Services
• Remote Work

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