How to save a Form as a read-only pdf?

I created a form in Acrobat X. I need to be able to send this form to some of our team members so they can fill out and save it as a read only file that can then be sent to customers. How can I do this?

Reader 10/11 has a means to flatten a form as part of the EchoSign e-signing tools. They could fill-in the form and select: Sign > I need to sign > Signed. Proceed to Send > Save a Copy
You'll just need to instruct your team members how to do this. It is more secure (for lack of a better term) since it removes the form fields but leaves their appearances, making it more difficult for someone to change. Most people wouldn't know how to change the values of read-only fields, but it's quite easy for someone who does.
This option won't be available if the document is Reader-enabled, but if your team members are using Reader 11 they will be able to save a form without it being Reader-enabled.

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