A salesperson promises free annual service but the promise is absent from the contract. What is the risk?
Correct Answer
D) Unwritten promise.
Important warranty or service promises should be documented in the written contract documents.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Important warranty or service promises should be documented in the written contract documents.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: False unconditional.
False unconditional. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for written contract terms.
Option B: Get written approval.
Get written approval. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for written contract terms.
Option C: Give copy now.
Give copy now. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for written contract terms.
Memory Technique
When important clashes with warranty, let the contract speak before Reviewing Sales.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Written contract terms from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / B&P Code Section 7159 home improvement contract requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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