Section 5. (a) This chapter does not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored, or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form.
(b) This chapter applies only to transactions between parties each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct a transaction by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties' conduct.
(c) A party that agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means may refuse to conduct other transactions by electronic means. The right granted by this subsection may not be waived by agreement.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the effect of any of its provisions may be varied by agreement. The presence in this chapter of the words ''unless otherwise agreed'', or words of similar import, shall not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement.
(e) Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by this chapter and other applicable law.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XV - Regulation of Trade
Chapter 110g - Uniform Electronic Transactions
Section 3 - Application of Chapter; Transactions Governed by Other Laws
Section 4 - Electronic Records or Electronic Signatures Governed by Chapter
Section 5 - Transactions Governed by Chapter; Consent of Parties; Waiver
Section 6 - Construction of Chapter
Section 7 - Electronic Signature; Enforceability; Satisfaction of Legal Requirements
Section 9 - Attribution of Electronic Signature; Effect
Section 10 - Change or Error During Transmission of Electronic Record
Section 11 - Fulfillment of Notarization, Acknowledgement, Verification, or Oath Requirements
Section 12 - Retention Requirements
Section 13 - Legal Proceedings
Section 14 - Automated Transactions; Contracts
Section 15 - When Electronic Record Is Sent and Received; Location; Knowledge; Documentation
Section 16 - Transferable Record; Control; Holder for Purposes of Uniform Commercial Code; Proof