# Signing your contract

> How to sign your photographer's contract online: filling in the blanks, drawing or typing your signature, getting your PDF copy, and declining if needed.

Source: https://help.corehue.co/docs/for-clients/signing-a-contract/

Your photographer has sent you a contract to sign online. No printing, no scanning, no account. Open the link, read it through, sign, and you're done.

## Read it first

The page opens with **Ready for your signature** and the full agreement. Take a few minutes with it. The parts most worth checking are what's included, what happens if the date changes, the cancellation terms, and how the photos can be used.

If anything doesn't match what you agreed, ask your photographer before signing. They'd much rather fix it now.

## Fill in the blanks

Some contracts have details for you to add, under **Fill in the blanks**: things like your venue address, an emergency contact or your initials. As you type, your answers appear in the agreement above, so you can see exactly what you're agreeing to. Anything marked as needed has to be filled in before you can sign.

## Sign

1. Scroll to the **Sign** section.
2. Choose **Draw** to sign with your finger, a stylus or a mouse, or **Type** to type your name. Use **Clear** to start again.
3. Tick the box confirming you've read and agree to the contract and consent to signing electronically.
4. Tap **Sign and agree**.
5. A box asks "Sign this contract?". Tap **Sign contract** to confirm.

Drawn and typed signatures count the same. Pick whichever is easier on the device you're using.

## After you sign

You'll see **Thank you, that is signed**. Then one of two things:

- **Signed**, with a note that your photographer will counter-sign to complete it. That's normal and usually quick. You'll get an email when they have.
- **Fully executed**, if your photographer had already signed. You're both done.

If the contract came with a proposal, there's a **Return to proposal** link to carry on with your next steps.

## Get your copy

Once both of you have signed and the contract shows **Completed**, a **Download PDF** button appears at the top. The PDF includes the agreement as signed and both signatures. Save it somewhere safe.

If you've just signed and there's no download button yet, your photographer hasn't counter-signed. It'll appear once they have, and you can come back to the same link anytime.

## If you'd rather not sign

Tap **Decline**. A box asks "Decline this contract?" with space for an **Optional reason**. Then tap **Decline contract**. A short note about what's wrong helps your photographer send you a revised version.

## If the link shows a different message

- **Accept the proposal to sign this:** this contract belongs to a proposal. Go back and accept the proposal first, then the agreement will be ready.
- **This contract has expired:** the signing deadline passed. Ask your photographer for a new link.
- **This contract was withdrawn:** your photographer has cancelled this version. Ask them if you're not sure why.
- **This contract was declined:** it was declined from this link. Contact your photographer if that wasn't intended.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is an electronic signature legally binding?

In most places, yes, electronic signatures are widely recognized. The tick box you agree to before signing says so too. If you have legal questions about the contract itself, ask your photographer or an adviser.

### Can I upload a photo of my handwritten signature?

No. You can draw your signature on screen or type your name.

### Can I change something after signing?

Not yourself. Contact your photographer, who can send a new contract if needed.

### Where do I find my signed contract later?

Open the same link your photographer sent. Once it's complete, the **Download PDF** button is at the top of the page.