Define: Electronic Files

How is Electronic Files defined in a legal contract?

• How is Electronic File defined in a legal contract?
• Electronic File means any kind of text, illustration, or any item provided or created in a digital format such as disc, modem, ISDN or other methods of digital communication. Seen in 59 SEC filings.
• Electronic File means a transferrable digital format file that contains crucial information required to service a mortgage loan. Seen in 29 SEC filings.
• Electronic File means a digital data interchange (EDI) file. Seen in 10 SEC filings.
• Electronic File means an acceptable digital file to the lender containing information agreed between the borrower and the lender, and delivered by the borrower to the lender on a funding notice date or collateral reporting date reflecting those mortgage loans related to pledged servicing rights. Seen in 10 SEC filings.
• Electronic File means any kind of text, illustration or any material supplied or produced in digital form on a disc, portable memory device, email, download or other methods of digital transmission. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
• Electronic File means a transferrable digital format that contains all data required to service a mortgage loan, this includes but is not restricted to: origins, customer name, billing and street address, unpaid principal balance, the amount of periodic installments and dates principal, interest, and any escrows have been paid, the accrued but unpaid interest up to and including the closing date, a ledger history reflecting all receipts and disbursements, and sufficient data to calculate any applicable charges, fees, or penalties. Seen in 4 SEC filings.
• Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.
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• Electronic Files means data files in a format generated by commonly available software such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel or Word, and consumer accounting programs. These files do not include data files in a format produced by proprietary software or software typically inaccessible to the public. Seen in 6 SEC filings
• Electronic Files means machine-readable files offered by the [organization] in a standard or otherwise agreed format that allows other parties to quickly extract and reproduce the content of a publication. Seen in 3 SEC filings
• Electronic Files means the initial electronic file or any subsequent electronic file, as context requires. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Electronic Files means any electronic files created by [organization] with any client electronic data. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Electronic Files means media content excluding computer software and system files, intended for electronic usage or printed output; includes but is not limited to email, documents, spreadsheets, images, photographs, presentations, and GIS files. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Electronic Files means provided materials from the customer to the [organization] using all electronic methods. Goods refer to the work to be produced by the [organization] as per the contract. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of electronic files' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Genie Definition 1

Electronic File means any item, like text or illustration, created or provided in a digital format.

Relevant Contract Types

• Software Development Agreements
• Service Level Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• When data is exchanged between parties digitally
• During the process of creating or modifying digital content
• During the disclosure of confidential information held within digital files

Relevant Sectors

• Technology
• Digital Media
• Software Development

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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.

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Genie Definition 1

Electronic Files means data in format readable by commonly used software, excluding proprietary or inaccessible ones.

Relevant Contract Types

• Software Licensing Agreement
• Data Sharing Agreement
• Technology Transfer Agreement
• Service Level Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Exchange of digital assets or information.
• Purchase of software products or services.
• Licensing of proprietary software or technology.
• Collaborations involving transfer of data or digital content.

Relevant Sectors

• Information Technology
• Media and Entertainment
• Healthcare
• Education

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Genie Definition 2

Electronic File means a transferrable digital file containing all necessary data for a specified task.

Relevant Contract Types

• Data Processing Agreements
• Outsourcing Agreements
• Managed Services Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• When tasks are being completed digitally
• During an outsourcing operation involving data handling
• When sharing data necessary for completing a task assigned via contract

Relevant Sectors

• Fintech
• Financial Services
• Data Analytics

Genie Definition 2

Electronic Files means machine-readable data provided in a standard format for extracting and reproducing content.

Relevant Contract Types

• Data Processing Agreement
• Intellectual Property License Agreement
• Outsourcing Agreement
• Research and Development Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Sharing of data for processing or analysis.
• Sharing of content for publication or dissemination.
• Use of data for research or development.
• Outsourcing of data-related operations.

Relevant Sectors

• Science and Research
• Retail and E-commerce
• Finance and Insurance
• Manufacturing

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