diff --git a/classes/element.php b/classes/element.php
index 134414f..00331a8 100644
--- a/classes/element.php
+++ b/classes/element.php
@@ -358,7 +358,7 @@ abstract class element {
      *
      * @return bool returns true if the element can be added, false otherwise
      */
-    public static function allow_add() {
+    public static function can_add() {
         return true;
     }
 
diff --git a/classes/element_helper.php b/classes/element_helper.php
index b9775bb..b5cb893 100644
--- a/classes/element_helper.php
+++ b/classes/element_helper.php
@@ -413,7 +413,7 @@ class element_helper {
                 // Ensure the necessary class exists.
                 if (class_exists($classname)) {
                     // Additionally, check if the user is allowed to add the element at all.
-                    if ($classname::allow_add()) {
+                    if ($classname::can_add()) {
                         $component = "customcertelement_{$foldername}";
                         $options[$foldername] = get_string('pluginname', $component);
                     }