Under the UCC, when can altered terms in an acceptance between merchants become part of the contract?

Under the UCC, when can altered terms in an acceptance between merchants become part of the contract?

• A. They are included automatically if both merchants are involved.
• B. They may be part of the contract if not material and not objected within a reasonable time.
• C. They are never included.
• D. They require a separate written agreement.

Answer: (B)

Under the UCC, when two merchants exchange forms, an acceptance that adds or alters terms can still become part of the contract. This happens unless the new terms either materially alter the contract, the offer limits acceptance to its terms, or the other party objects to the new terms within a reasonable time. So altered terms may be included if they are not material and no timely objection is made. If the terms are material or objections are raised, they do not automatically become part of the contract.

Under the UCC, when two merchants exchange forms, an acceptance that adds or alters terms can still become part of the contract. This happens unless the new terms either materially alter the contract, the offer limits acceptance to its terms, or the other party objects to the new terms within a reasonable time. So altered terms may be included if they are not material and no timely objection is made. If the terms are material or objections are raised, they do not automatically become part of the contract.