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Signatories contracting refers to the process by which individuals or legal entities who sign a contract are bound by its terms. In typical commercial agreements, signatories are the persons who execute the document on behalf of a party; in international or multilateral arrangements, signatories are states or organizations that have affixed their assent to a treaty, with the understanding that ratification or accession will follow.
A distinction is often drawn between signatories and parties. A party to a contract is the entity
Authority to sign is a central issue in signatories contracting. Corporate signatories typically must be authorized
Electronic signatures are increasingly common, supported by legal frameworks that recognize digital forms of assent. Jurisdictions
Common concerns include ensuring correct signatory identification, dating, and the preservation of executed copies. Proper record-keeping