Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the Internet?
A) Even if the basic requirements of acceptance are met, an offer accepted by e-mail has been deemed legally ineffective.
B) Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act, in effect throughout Canada.
C) Clicking an "I Accept" button is used by some online vendors to make an internet user believe that the terms presented are binding, however "click-wrap" cases have confirmed that this action has no legal effect.
D) Many jurisdictions have passed legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes.
E) Online communications are governed by the "postbox rule".

Question

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Many jurisdictions have passed legislation, such as the United States' Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. This means contracts formed using electronic communications, such as email or clicking "I Accept" buttons, can be legally binding.

Which of the Following Is True with Respect to the Application