This Confidentiality Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be considered one and the same agreement and will become effective when counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to the other party (including by means of electronic delivery or facsimile).
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Counterparts Clause Examples
A contractual provision allowing the agreement to be executed in multiple copies, each of which is considered an original.
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Counterparts Clause Overview
A counterparts clause allows the same agreement to be signed in multiple separate copies, including by different parties on different documents or electronically, with all copies together treated as one single, original agreement.
It's a practical clause for situations where parties can't sign the same physical document together, letting each side sign its own copy, often now via electronic signature, without questioning the agreement's validity.
Most versions also confirm that electronic or scanned signatures count as originals, which is worth checking if the deal specifically needs wet-ink signatures for any regulatory or internal reason.
Sample Clauses - Counterparts
This Letter Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be considered one and the same agreement and will become effective when counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered to the other Party (including by means of electronic delivery or facsimile).
This Amendment may be executed by each of the parties hereto on any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by e-mail delivery of a "pdf" format data file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or ".pdf" signature page were an original thereof.
This Lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity represents and warrants their authority to do so.
This Lease may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties hereto had executed the same document. Both counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute a single lease.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same Agreement.
This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, taken together, will be considered one original. Facsimile signatures, signatures on an electronic image (such as .PDF or .JPG format), and electronic signatures will be deemed to be original signatures.
This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument; signature pages may be detached from multiple separate counterparts and attached to a single counterpart so that all signature pages are physically attached to the same document. Delivery of photocopies of the signature pages to this Amendment by facsimile or electronic mail shall be effective as delivery of manually executed counterparts of this Amendment.
This Lease may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Signatures transmitted via facsimile or other electronic means shall be deemed original signatures and binding upon the parties.
This License may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be effective only upon delivery and thereafter shall be deemed an original, and all of which shall be taken to be one and the same instrument, for the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same signature page. Any signature page of this License may be detached from any counterpart of this License without impairing the legal effect of any signatures thereon and may be attached to another counterpart of this License identical in form hereto but having attached to it one or more additional signature pages.
This License may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be effective only upon delivery and thereafter shall be deemed an original, and all of which shall be taken to be one and the same instrument, for the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same signature page. Any signature page of this License may be detached from any counterpart of this License without impairing the legal effect of any signatures thereon and may be attached to another counterpart of this License identical in form hereto but having attached to it one or more additional signature pages.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all counterparts so executed shall constitute one Easement and Restrictive Covenant Agreement, binding upon all of the parties hereto.
This Lease and any amendments, waivers, consents or supplements, may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, shall be deemed an original, but all of which
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which counterparts shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each Party and delivered to the other Party. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile or PDF signature and a facsimile or PDF signature shall constitute an original for all purposes.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Counterparts clause?
- A contractual provision allowing the agreement to be executed in multiple copies, each of which is considered an original.
- When would a contract include the Counterparts clause?
- Parties typically add a clause like this when the underlying issue is important enough that they want the agreement itself to state a clear, negotiated position, rather than leaving it to interpretation, industry custom, or whatever default rule would otherwise apply. How specific the wording gets usually reflects how much this point mattered in negotiation.
- What should I watch for when reviewing the Counterparts clause?
- Wording for this type of clause varies a lot between contracts, scope, triggering conditions, exceptions, and any related defined terms are often heavily negotiated. When reviewing one, compare it against your own priorities rather than assuming a standard or "market" version applies, and check how it interacts with other clauses in the same agreement.
- Is this clause legally required, and can I just copy an example into my contract?
- Whether a clause like this is needed, and exactly how it should be worded, depends on the contract, the industry, and the laws that apply to that specific agreement. The examples on this page are for general education and reference, not legal advice, so for a contract you intend to sign, have the specific language reviewed by a qualified lawyer.