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How is In Writing defined in a legal contract?

• In Writing means communicated in a form that can be seen and provides proof of receipt. Seen in 1,000 SEC filings.
• In Writing means made by hand or electronically, resulting in a permanent record. Seen in 791 SEC filings.
• In Writing means any words or numbers that can be read or reproduced for future communications. Additionally, includes electronically transmitted or stored information. Seen in 467 SEC filings.
• In Writing means formally communicated through mediums such as mail, email, fax or electronic procurement systems where verification of the receipt is provided. Seen in 421 SEC filings.
• In Writing means any mode of written communication or a communication made using telegraph or fax. Seen in 269 SEC filings.
• In Writing means represented in a visual form, either written, printed or lithographed, or any combinations of these. Seen in 128 SEC filings.
• In Writing means represented in any substitute for writing, either electronic, written, printed, lithographed or otherwise. Seen in 109 SEC filings.
• In Writing means communicated in written form such as registered mail or fax with confirmation of receipt. Seen in 80 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

• In Writing means communication through visible forms that can be reproduced and provide proof of receipt.

Relevant Contract Types

• Lease Agreements
• Sales Contracts
• Employment Contracts
• Partnership Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• Dispute resolutions
• Documenting terms of agreement
• Formalizing partnerships
• Recording sale and lease terms

Relevant Sectors

• Real Estate
• Technology
• Healthcare
• Retail

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Genie Definition 2

• In Writing means information represented through any substitute, including electronic methods, which results in a permanent record.

Relevant Contract Types

• Software Licensing Agreements
• Outsourcing Agreements
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Consulting Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• Drafting confidentiality clauses
• Licensing software
• Documenting consulting terms
• Formalizing outsourcing terms

Relevant Sectors

• IT
• Consulting
• Manufacturing
• Engineering

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