In general, an agent must clearly indicate that he or she is signing on behalf of a clearly named principal to bind the principal.

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This is a general principle of agency law. The agent is acting as a representative of the principal and must make it clear that they are doing so in order to create a binding agreement between the principal and a third party. If the agent does not make it clear that they are acting on behalf of the principal, the third party may not be legally bound to the agreement.

In General, an Agent Must Clearly Indicate That He or She