E-Sign Disclosure

Last updated: March 27, 2026

1. ESIGN Act Compliance

Final Bark facilitates electronic signatures in compliance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act ("ESIGN Act", 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA").

Under these laws, electronic signatures carry the same legal weight and enforceability as traditional handwritten signatures. By using Final Bark to sign or request signatures on change orders and related documents, you consent to conducting business electronically and agree that electronic signatures are legally binding.

2. Consent to Electronic Signatures

By using Final Bark's electronic signature features, you affirmatively consent to:

  • Signing documents electronically using touch input, mouse, or typed name.
  • Receiving documents and notifications electronically rather than on paper.
  • The legal validity and enforceability of your electronic signatures.
  • The collection and storage of signature-related metadata (see below).

You may withdraw your consent to electronic signatures at any time by contacting us at support@finalbark.com. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the validity of signatures previously executed electronically.

3. What Constitutes a Valid Electronic Signature

On the Final Bark platform, a valid electronic signature is created when a signer:

  • Opens a change order via the unique, secure link sent to their email or phone.
  • Reviews the complete scope of work, pricing, and terms of the change order.
  • Draws their signature using a finger (on mobile) or mouse/trackpad (on desktop), or types their legal name in the signature field.
  • Clicks the "Approve & Sign" button to confirm their intent to sign.

Each signature is accompanied by a comprehensive audit trail that captures the signer's intent and verifies the authenticity of the signature.

4. Signature Metadata & Audit Trail

For every electronic signature captured through Final Bark, we record the following metadata to establish a complete audit trail:

  • Signer identity: Name and email address of the signer.
  • Timestamp: The exact date and time (UTC) the signature was executed.
  • IP address: The IP address of the device used to sign.
  • User agent: Browser and device information at the time of signing.
  • Document hash: A cryptographic hash of the signed document to verify it has not been altered after signing.
  • Consent confirmation: A record that the signer clicked "Approve & Sign" to confirm their intent.

5. Records and Retention

All electronically signed documents and their associated audit trails are stored securely on Supabase infrastructure with the following protections:

  • Signed documents are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption.
  • All data in transit is protected by 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption.
  • Signed change orders are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date of execution, or longer as required by applicable law.
  • Users can download PDF copies of signed documents at any time from their dashboard.
  • Even if a user account is deleted, signed document records are retained for the legally required retention period to preserve the integrity of the signed agreements.

6. Hardware and Software Requirements

To access, view, and sign documents electronically through Final Bark, you need:

  • A device with internet access (computer, tablet, or smartphone).
  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge, current version or one version prior).
  • An active email address to receive signature request notifications.
  • A PDF viewer to open and store downloaded copies of signed documents.

7. Paper Copies

You have the right to request a paper copy of any electronically signed document. To request a paper copy, contact us at support@finalbark.com. Paper copies will be provided at no charge.

8. Contact

For questions about electronic signatures, this disclosure, or to withdraw your consent, contact us at legal@finalbark.com or visit our contact page.