What are browse-wrap terms?

Browse-wrap terms refer to an agreement or set of conditions that are made available to users on a website; however, users do not have to actively agree to these terms before continuing to use the site or download content. These terms are often presented in a way that they can simply be accessed by a link — hence the term "browse-wrap," as it implies that users merely "browse" the website and are bound by these terms just by using the site, even if they do not explicitly consent.

In contrast to explicit acceptance methods, such as clicking an "I agree" checkbox, which might be the case with other types of agreements, browse-wrap agreements assume that by using the site or content, the user implicitly accepts the terms. This can lead to legal complexities, especially when disputes arise concerning whether the user was adequately informed of these terms and whether they genuinely consented to them through mere use of the site.

The other options refer to various types of consent or agreement that typically involve more active participation or formal acknowledgment from the user rather than a passive acceptance common in the use of browse-wrap terms.