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In general, when are offerees bound by "fine-print" terms stated in offers? Focus only on the rules regarding offers and do not consider unconscionability.
a) Always.
b) Only when they actually read the term.
c) Only when they had actual or reasonable notice of the term.
d) Never.

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This solution provides a solution to the following multiple-choice question: In general, when are offerees bound by "fine-print" terms stated in offers? Focus only on the rules regarding offers and do not consider unconscionability. a) Always. b) Only when they actually read the term. c) Only when they had actual or reasonable notice of the term. d) Never. Supplemented with a similar "fine-print" court case example.

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The correct answer is a) Always

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