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Hashtag Bio Inc. and Subsidiaries

LAST UPDATED: [01/29/2025]

1. Purpose and Scope

This Electronic Signature Policy (“Policy”) governs the use of electronic signatures across all applications, software, webpages, landing pages, and mobile apps operated by Hashtag Bio Inc. and its affiliates, relatedcompanies, and subsidiaries.

By entering your legal name in any of our platforms, you agree that your electronic signature is legally binding and enforceable under applicable lawsand regulations worldwide.

2. Legal Validity of Electronic Signatures

Electronic signatures executed under this Policy carry the same legal effect as handwritten signatures and are admissible as evidence in court proceedings.

Governing Frameworks

• United States of America – ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. § 7001) and UETA
• European Union – eIDAS Regulation (EU No. 910/2014)
• Singapore – Electronic Transactions Act 2010 (Chapter 88)
• United Arab Emirates – Federal Decree-Law No. 46 of 2021
• India – IT Act 2000 & Amendment Act 2008
• Venezuela & Latin America – Recognized under regional laws (see compliance table below)

3. Latin America & Venezuela Compliance Table

Country / Region Governing Law / Regulation Recognition of Electronic Signatures Notes / Requirements
Venezuela SAREN framework, Electronic Signature Law Valid and enforceable Biometric and certified signatures recognized; statutory exceptions apply
Argentina Digital Signature Law No. 25.506 Valid Qualified signatures required for government filings
Brazil Provisional Measure 2.200-2/2001 Valid ICP-Brasil digital certificates required for official filings
Chile Law No. 19.799 Valid Advanced signatures required for public sector transactions
Colombia Law 527 of 1999 Valid Distinction between simple and digital signatures
Mexico Código de Comercio, Ley de Firma Electrónica Avanzada Valid Advanced signatures required for tax/government filings
Peru Law No. 27269 Valid Advanced signatures required for regulated transactions
Uruguay Law No. 18.600 Valid Advanced signatures recognized for official filings
Costa Rica Law No. 8454 Valid Advanced signatures required for government filings
Guatemala Decree No. 47-2008 Valid Advanced signatures required for regulated filings

4. Signature Retention, Deletion & Swiss Verification

• Users may delete their signature at any time.
• Agreements already signed remain valid and enforceable for five (5) years from the date of execution.
• Signed agreements are stored under third party verification by Certifaction AG (certifaction.com), a Swiss based provider recognized by the Swiss government.
• Documents are preserved in a Swiss electronic storage facility, ensuring compliance with Swiss legal standards for authenticity, integrity, and enforceability.

5. Blockchain Storage & Privacy Protection

In addition to Swiss verification, all electronic signatures are cryptographically secured and stored on the Hyperledger distributed ledger, ensuring:

• Immutability – Tamper-proof verification of signature and agreement.
• Confidentiality – Signature data remains encrypted and private.
• Integrity – Blockchain records serve exclusively as cryptographic proof of authenticity and consent.

6. Policy Updates and Compliance Commitment

Hashtag Bio Inc. is committed to ongoing compliance with evolving international laws and regulations governing electronic signatures.

• This Policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices.
• Updates will be published on our website, and users will be notified via email or platform notices.
• The most current version of this Policy shall govern and may be presented in court as binding evidence of our compliance framework.

7. Availability

This Policy is available for:

• Public display on our website.
• Email distribution upon request.
• Print copies for legal proceedings or compliance audits.

8. Governing Law

This Policy is governed by the laws of the United States of America, with international recognition under the frameworks listed above.