RCW 1.80.040
Use of electronic records and electronic signatures—Variation by agreement.
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the effect of any of its provisions may be varied by agreement. The presence in certain provisions of this chapter of the words "unless otherwise agreed," or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement.
(5) Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by this chapter and other applicable law.
[ 2020 c 57 § 5.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 1.80 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
1.80.030 - Prospective application.
1.80.040 - Use of electronic records and electronic signatures—Variation by agreement.
1.80.050 - Construction and application.
1.80.060 - Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.
1.80.070 - Provision of information in writing—Presentation of records.
1.80.080 - Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
1.80.090 - Effect of change or error.
1.80.100 - Notarization, acknowledgment, verification, or under oath.
1.80.110 - Retention of electronic records—Originals.
1.80.120 - Admissibility in evidence.
1.80.130 - Automated transaction.
1.80.140 - Time and place of sending and receipt.
1.80.150 - Transferable records.
1.80.170 - Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies.
1.80.180 - Consistency and interoperability.
1.80.190 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.