After Becoming Tired of the Muzak Piped into Your Office

question 23

Multiple Choice

After becoming tired of the Muzak piped into your office, you decide to subscribe to an online, listener-supported radio station dedicated to jazz and blues music.You had thought that there was no upfront fee, but that listeners may make a donation using their electronic wallets.Clicking through the site, you are asked to provide certain information on a contractual form.One day, after several visits to the website, you notice a hyperlink labelled "Terms of Service" while viewing the previous hour's play list.You click the link and a document opens, indicating that, by streaming music from the website, you have agreed to pay a flat fee on a monthly basis with a minimum subscription of one year.On your previous visits, you never noticed the hyperlink, which is barely visible in fine print, at the bottom corner of the homepage right next to a flashy and distracting animation.Which of the following BEST characterizes this situation?

• A)You have entered into a contract and owe a year of monthly fees.
• B)You can rely on Rudder v Microsoft to get out of this contract.
• C)You have not entered into a contract.
• D)You may have entered into a contract, but its terms likely do not include a year of monthly fees.
• E)You have entered into a contract that is governed by the Sale of Goods Act.

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