Conditional Acceptance

Conditional acceptance occurs when one party agrees to an offer but adds specific conditions that must be met for the agreement to be valid. For instance, if someone offers to sell a car for $10,000, and the buyer says, "I’ll buy it if it passes an inspection," this response indicates a conditional acceptance. The sale depends on the car passing the inspection, so the deal is not finalized until that condition is satisfied. This process ensures both parties are aligned on essential terms before fully committing to the agreement.