Is a fax considered to be a hard copy?

Question

Is a fax considered to be a hard copy?

Answer 1

Yes. There is paper involved.

Answer 2

yes, because it is on paper.

Answer 3

No

Answer 4

In general, yes.  The Electronic Signatures Act applies.

Answer 5

YES and NO...  Sorry to twist this around

A fax that is sent but not received or printed out is NOT a hard copy.  While its in the fax machines memory its technically considered a soft copy of the fax.  

Once the fax machine "spits" it out THEN it becomes a hard copy.