Acrobat Professional 9 - Reader Extensions - EULA

Hey all,
I work in the IT department for a credit union and I'm researching ways to simplify some of our document signing workflows. We have quite a few forms in PDF format and the current process is to have an MSR fill out the info, print it, and have the member sign it and then it's interoffice'd to a scan group. I want to enable digital signatures on the forms so the member can sign it with one of our Topaz sig pads and the MSRs can electronically import the form into our storage solution (OnBase). The MSRs will have Adobe Reader installed on their machines. I need to know if this configuration falls within the Acrobat 9 EULA for Reader Extensions since it's an internal form that will be used by way less than 500 employees, but will be signed by thousands of CU members at the branches. Staff will always have "control" of this form and it will not be available externally. The only interaction by members is for the signature. Purchasing LiveCycle is currently NOT an option. Any info is appreciated.
Thank you.

I would suggest handing the EULA over to the banks attorney (s).
Technically, since the members would be doing the signing, I would say that you are outside of the usage that the EULA intends. If you had less than 500 people using it, I believe they are not limited to the amount of times THEY use it but that doesn't seem to be the case.
At any rate, I would go the attorney route. There are various opinions in here on the actual meaning of the EULA and not a one of them will help you if you are taken to court.

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