Which of the following statements about shrinkwrap contracts is true?
A) The label on shrinkwrap contracts states that by removing the shrinkwrap, the buyer accepts the terms of the software seller's licensing agreement.
B) Shrinkwrap contracts are enforceable even when the terms violate contract rules such as unconscionability.
C) The practice of using shrinkwrap contracts never raises ethical problems like those involved in the use of small print, complex, or "hidden" language.
D) Critics point out that all the consumers understand the shrinkwrap contracts before accepting the terms and conditions.

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Generally, when a purchaser buys software, the software is in the form of a disk or CD. These disks are encased in plastic shrinkwrap and frequently bear a label stating that by removing the shrinkwrap, the buyer accepts the terms of the software seller's licensing agreement. This is known as "shrinkwrap contracting." Shrinkwrap agreements are enforceable unless the terms violate contract rules such as unconscionability.

Which of the Following Statements About Shrinkwrap Contracts Is True