# Mailbox Rule Agreement
**This Mailbox Rule Agreement** (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Insert Date] by and between:
**Party A:** [Insert Name]
**Address:** [Insert Address]
**Email:** [Insert Email]
**AND**
**Party B:** [Insert Name]
**Address:** [Insert Address]
**Email:** [Insert Email]
**Collectively referred to as the "Parties."**
## 1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to outline the terms under which communications, proposals, notifications, and acceptances related to the transaction or agreement between the Parties will be considered legally binding under the "Mailbox Rule."
## 2. Definition of the Mailbox Rule
The "Mailbox Rule" states that an acceptance of an offer becomes effective when it is properly dispatched by the offeree, regardless of whether the offeror has received it. Similarly, all communications are to be considered effective upon being sent, unless the recipient's failure to receive said communication is proven to be due to their own negligence.
## 3. Method of Communication
The Parties agree that communications made under this Agreement shall be deemed effective via the following methods:
- **Email**: Parties may send communications to the respective email addresses listed above.
- **Postal Mail**: Parties may send communications to the addresses listed above.
### 3.1. Email Communication
- All email communications must include a clear subject line denoting the nature of the communication.
- A confirmation of receipt should be requested upon sending an important communication.
### 3.2. Postal Mail Communication
- All correspondence via postal mail will be deemed received [Insert Number] days after being mailed, unless proven otherwise.
## 4. Acceptance of Terms
By sending an acceptance or other communication via the methods outlined in this Agreement, the Parties acknowledge and agree that they are bound by the terms of the communication as and when received via the "Mailbox Rule."
## 5. Amendments
This Agreement may only be amended in writing and signed by both Parties.
## 6. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State].
## 7. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
## 8. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.
## 9. Signatures
**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Parties hereto have executed this Mailbox Rule Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
**Party A:**
_________________________
[Insert Name]
Date: ____________________
**Party B:**
_________________________
[Insert Name]
Date: ____________________
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*This document is a template and should be customized as appropriate to fit the specific circumstances and applicable laws.*