This guide provides step-by-step instructions on what to do as a subcontractor or witness when you receive a contract for execution via DocuSign in C-Link.
Estimated Read Time: 2 Minutes ⏱
It is recommended to familiarise yourself with the Contract Signing process before proceeding with this guide.
Sections in this Article:
📧 Receiving the Contract Email
To begin the signing process:
- Receive Email Notification:
- When a contract is issued via C-Link for execution via DocuSign, all members to the contract will receive an email notification.
- View the Contract:
- The email will indicate whether you need to sign as a witness or as the signatory. You can view the contract directly from the email.
✍️ Signing the Contract
Follow these steps to sign the contract:
- Initial Signatory:
- The subcontractor will receive the contract first to sign.
- Click Sign the Contract:
- Open the email and click on the "Sign the Contract" button.
- Navigate DocuSign:
- You will be taken to DocuSign. Click "Next" to navigate to the signing area.
- Sign and Finish:
- Sign your name in the designated field and press "Finish".
🔄 Signing Sequence
The signing process will follow this sequence:
- Subcontractor:
- The subcontractor signs the contract first.
- Subcontractor’s Witness:
- If a witness is required, the subcontractor’s witness will receive an email to sign next.
- Main Contractor:
- The contract then goes to the main contractor for signing.
- Main Contractor’s Witness:
- Finally, the main contractor’s witness will receive the email to sign.
- Email Notification:
- Each signer will receive an email when it is their turn to sign.
Summary ✅
This guide has outlined the process for signing a contract as a subcontractor or witness in C-Link. Following these steps ensures that all parties involved can efficiently complete the contract execution process via DocuSign.
🎥 Full Walkthrough Video
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