Define: Mechanical Processing

The meaning of “Mechanical Processing” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Mechanical Processing defined in a legal contract?

  • Mechanical Processing means any operation or procedure carried out on a machine, which may involve a wide variety of devices including a copier, computer, recorder, or another automated device. Seen in 24 SEC filings.
  • Mechanical Processing means operations carried out wholly or partially by automated means, such as the storage of data, logical or arithmetic operations with the data, modifying, deleting, retrieval, and distribution of data. Seen in 15 SEC filings.
  • Mechanical Processing means the dismantling of end-of-life (EOL) electronics using machinery like shredders or other large equipment to breakdown, reduce, and separate EOL electronics into component parts and materials. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Mechanical Processing means operations executed on a machine or an automated device.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Purchasing new machinery
  • Leasing of machinery or automated devices
  • Outsourcing manufacturing processes

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Genie Definition 2

Mechanical Processing means automated data management including storing, modifying, deletion, retrieval, and distribution.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Engaging data storage services
  • Implementing data management systems
  • Outsourcing data processing operations

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

Mechanical Processing means automated dismantling and separating of End-of-Life electronics.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Contracting electronics recycling services
  • Outsourcing EOL material processing

Relevant Sectors

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Mechanical Processing means operations executed on a machine or an automated device

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