Disclaimer: Connie is not a law firm, and this information is provided for general guidance only. It does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified legal professional to ensure your contracts meet your specific legal and regulatory requirements.
Adding a Consent and Privacy notice to your contracts ensures transparency, strengthens compliance, and confirms that electronic signatures are legally valid.
Connie always explicitly states the following right below the signature area: "I consent to electronically sign this document, and I understand that my signature is legally binding in accordance with applicable electronic signature laws."
But we recommend adding one of the following clauses at the bottom of any contract template or agreement you create as well. Choose the style that best fits your needs.
Also read how to add Connie to your Privacy Policy.
Choose a Clause for Your Contracts
Pick the version that fits your style and audience or create your own version, and add it to the bottom of every contract template you use in Connie.
Option 1 – Short and Lightweight
Perfect for simple agreements or email-style contracts.
By signing electronically, you consent to the use of eSignatures. We use the European eSignature tool Connie to securely process and store this document – all data stays in Europe. See our Privacy Policy: [PRIVACY_POLICY].
Option 2 – Plain and User-Friendly
Best for small businesses and customer-facing contracts.
Data Protection and eSignature
By signing this agreement electronically, you consent to the use of electronic signatures. We use the European eSignature tool Connie to securely collect and store this document. All personal data processed in connection with this agreement is hosted in Europe. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy here: [PRIVACY_POLICY].
Option 3 – Formal and Legal
Ideal for enterprise contracts or legal documents that require a more formal tone.
Electronic Signatures and Data Protection
The parties agree that this agreement may be executed and signed electronically, and such electronic signatures shall have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures. [COMPANY_NAME] uses the European eSignature tool Connie to facilitate the execution, secure storage, and management of this agreement. All personal data processed in connection with the execution of this agreement is hosted within the European Union and handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws. For further information on our data practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy: [PRIVACY_POLICY].
How to Use These Clauses
Pick the version that fits your style and audience. Add it to the bottom of every contract template you use in Connie. Make sure your Privacy Policy is always accessible by linking directly to it.
💡 Pro tip: Depending on the contract at hand and your jurisdiction, you may want to add a required checkbox for collecting explicit consent to sign electronically. This helps ensure compliance and makes consent crystal clear.
Insert Your Privacy Policy Using SmartTags
Instead of pasting your Privacy Policy URL by hand, use a SmartTag. It always links to the right place and updates automatically.
To insert it, either type [PRIVACY_POLICY] anywhere in your document, or search for it in the SmartTag selector. Before using this SmartTag, make sure your Privacy Policy URL is saved in your account settings under Company.