(g) The phrase “hard copy” shall mean a document in paper format. (f) The phrase “electronically file” or “e-file” shall mean the filing and service of a document in a cause or matter by electronic means through the NYSCEF site. "Document" shall not include correspondence, other than letter applications. (e) The word "document" shall mean a brief, motion, application, record, appendix, or any other paper relating to a cause or matter. (d) The word "cause" or "matter" includes an appeal, a special proceeding transferred to the Appellate Division pursuant to CPLR 7804 (g), a special proceeding intiated in the Appellate Division, and an action submitted to the Appellate Division pursuant to CPLR 3222 on a case containing an agreed statement of facts upon which the controversy depends. (c) Any reference to the “court” or the “Appellate Division” means the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York for the Judicial Department having jurisdiction over the cause or matter any reference to the “clerk” means the clerk of that court or a designee, unless the context of usage indicates the clerk of another court. (a) The term “NYSCEF” shall mean the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System, and the “NYSCEF site” shall mean the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System website located at (b) The phrase “authorized e-filer” shall mean a person who has registered as an authorized e-filing user with the NYSCEF system pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.5-b (c).