El Majdoub (2015) clarifies acceptance in online contracting. Which statement is correct?

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In online contracting, assent is shown by the user’s action that clearly indicates agreement to the terms. When someone clicks to accept, that act typically forms a binding contract, provided the terms were presented and the user had a chance to read and access them. El Majdoub’s clarification is that a pop-up window is not a required element for validity; what matters is that the user consciously accepts by clicking and that there is a way to print or save the terms as evidence. So, even without a pop-up, acceptance by clicking can be valid as long as the terms are effectively presented and the user can obtain a copy. The option that aligns with this understanding emphasizes that the click-to-accept action creates the contract, with printing or saving the terms aiding proof of what was agreed. The other statements impose unnecessary requirements (like a pop-up) or add steps (email confirmation) or claim invalidity, which do not reflect the clarified rule.