Electronic Click-Through Contracts
View the pre-approved lists before accepting online terms.
Software
View the pre-approved software list and follow the accessibility, data, and courseware requirements.
If the application isn't on the list, submit a new software request.
Articulate 360
Articulate 360 (by Articulate Global, LLC) is an online suite of tools used to create learning materials.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
None; Accessible
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
BioRender
BioRender (by Science Suite. Inc. DBA BioRender) is used to create graphics for scientific literature
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the BioRender template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
EndNote
EndNote (by Clarivate) is an online note-taking/document-creation service.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
None; Accessible.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
Geneious Prime
Geneious Prime (by Biomatters Inc.) is used to view sequencing data from genomes.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the Geneious Prime template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
Grammarly
Grammarly (by Grammary, Inc.) is a proofreading tool that suggests replacements for identified errors.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
None; Accessible
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
Graphpad
Graphpad (by GraphPad Software d.b.a Dotmatics) used to analyze, graph, and present data.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the Graphpad template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
Igor Pro
Igor Pro (by WaveMetrics) is used for data analysis and visualization.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the Igor Pro template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
Origin Pro
Origin Pro (by OriginLab) is used to graph, analyze and interpret data.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the Origin Pro template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
Parallels
Parallels (by Parallels International GmbH) is used to run Apple software on a PC.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the Parallels template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
PDF Annotator
PDF Annotator (by GRAHL software design) is pdf annotation software.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the PDF Annotator template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
Snagit
Snagit (by TechSmith Corporation) is a screen capture and screen recording software.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the Snagit template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
STATA
STATA (by StataCorp LLC) is a data analysis software.
Accessibility Requirements For Use
Follow the Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) instructions to complete the STATA template if the software will be used by more than one person.
Data Information Classification Level
Complete the Software Request Form if involves any High or Restricted data per Policy AD95.
Courseware Use
NOT for Courseware use. Visit courseware.psu.edu for the Reviewed Courseware List.
Non-software
Accept approved online terms by following the instructions and contingencies.
If the type of service isn't on the list, complete the steps for a new contract.
External Professional Development Opportunities
Includes
- Virtual webinar
- In-person multi-day conference
Effective Date
- 10/19/22
Authorized Individuals
- All Penn State Faculty and Staff
Instructions and Contingencies
- Employees may accept associated terms electronically on behalf of the University unless participation involves any of the following. Then submit a Procurement Contract Request Intake Form to request a one-time delegation.
- high or restricted data per policy AD95
- terms grant any rights to use the University names, trademarks, symbols, logos, or graphic devices (as described in policy AD07)
- exhibitor space agreement terms, and the University employee will participate in an exhibitor booth
Login.gov
Website
Effective Date
- 7/15/22
Authorized Individuals
- All Penn State Faculty and Staff
Instructions and Contingencies
- Employee must use their Penn State email for the account creation.
Electronic Research Administration Systems
e-Signature Platforms
Includes
- Adobe Acrobat Sign
- DocuSign
Effective Date
- 9/6/23
Authorized Individuals
- All Penn State Faculty and Staff
Instructions and Contingencies
- Employees who need to review and delegate contracts within Adobe Acrobat Sign or DocuSign to authorized University signatories are permitted to accept the Adobe Acrobat Sign or DocuSign terms electronically on behalf of the University contingent upon the employees only viewing the contract since they are not authorized to sign the contract being viewed within Adobe Acrobat Sign or DocuSign.
- Employees who are authorized signatories under policy FNG02 are permitted to accept the Adobe Acrobat Sign or DocuSign terms electronically on behalf of the University.
Policy
Delegation Definition
The term "delegation" refers to written authorization in accordance with policy FNG02, which delegates to an individual or group of individuals the authority needed to accept terms and conditions electronically on behalf of the University (e.g., online terms, click-through terms, etc.). Delegations for electronic terms are typically granted via email and only for one-time acceptance of the terms unless the delegation is explicitly written otherwise.
