Can't sign PDF that has restrictions

I downloaded an adobe PDF and 2/4 files won't let me sign them. Security restrictions say signing: Not Allowed. When I click the signature box nothing happens and the options under "Sign" are grey and won't let me select them. What can I do to sign them?

Nothing. You need to contact the author of the file and ask them to enable this option and then send you a new file.

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