Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

When you signed up for your trial account, you agreed to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Business Associate Agreement, This means that by checking the box during signup, you entered into a legally binding agreement, as outlined in our terms. No need to worry about signing the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) again when you upgrade to a paid account—all the features on our platform are covered under this initial agreement. For your convenience, you can access a copy of the BAA anytime.

Legal Validation for “Click-to-Accept” Agreements

1. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN), 15 U.S.C. §§ 7001 et seq.
   • Confirms that electronic signatures (e.g., clicking a box) can have the same legal effect as a handwritten signature in the United States.
2. Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA)
   • Adopted by most U.S. states, it similarly recognizes electronic signatures and records as valid and enforceable.
3. Relevant Case Law
   • Specht v. Netscape Communications Corp., 306 F.3d 17 (2d Cir. 2002): Courts have held “click-through” or “click-to-accept” agreements (when clearly presented) to be legally binding.

Why It Matters: These laws and cases establish that by checking a box indicating agreement, the user is entering into a binding contract, provided the terms were clearly presented and the user had the opportunity to review them.

Brief Summary

1. By checking the box during signup, you accepted all applicable agreements (Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and BAA). This “click-to-accept” form of agreement is recognized as legally binding under U.S. federal and state law.
2. The Terms of Service outlines permissible usage, your rights and obligations, and liability limits.
3. The Privacy Policy details how your personal information is collected, stored, and used, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection laws.
4. The Business Associate Agreement (BAA) ensures that if you’re dealing with Protected Health Information (PHI), the service provider complies with HIPAA regulations. If signed at trial, it generally remains in effect once you become a paid user.

Together, these agreements form the contractual and compliance foundation for using the service, governing issues ranging from data privacy to permissible use, and they remain in effect throughout the account lifecycle.