Question

An ad on the NewsNow Web site asks viewers to “send us your story and we might share it with the world.” Ollie submits a manuscript, adding, “I accept your offer.” Between NewsNow and Ollie, there is

a.
​a contract to consider Ollie’s story before any others.

b.
​a contract to negotiate for the publication of Ollie’s story.

c.
​no contract.

d.
​a contract for the publication of Ollie’s story.

Answer 1

There is no contract here. There was never an offer to publish the stories. Just because Ollie said "I accept" does not qualify this interaction as a contract since the post specifically says "we might share it". There should be no reasonable assumption that the website will publish EVERY story submitted.