After discussions with a sales representative,
Shu purchases a new iPhone from the Apple store. During their
conversation, they do not discuss phone insurance. Five minutes after Shu
pays for the phone and receives her receipt via email, she receives a further
email indicating that she will enjoy complimentary (that is, free) 7 day
phone insurance.
According to the law of contract, is Apple
legally bound to honour its promise to provide 7 days free insurance?

Question

After discussions with a sales representative,
Shu purchases a new iPhone from the Apple store.  During their
conversation, they do not discuss phone insurance.  Five minutes after Shu
pays for the phone and receives her receipt via email, she receives a further
email indicating that she will enjoy complimentary (that is, free) 7 day
phone insurance. 
 According to the law of contract, is Apple
legally bound to honour its promise to provide 7 days free insurance?

Answer

Yes, because good consideration is provided in
the form of purchasing the iPhone.

Answer

No, because the insurance is described as
complimentary.

Answer

Yes, because the insurance is described as
complimentary.

Answer

No, because purchase of the iPhone was past
consideration.

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