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The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., exclusively governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement and preempts state laws...
You and we agree that the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision...
This Agreement will be interpreted, construed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without reference to its choice of law principles.
"The Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") and federal arbitration law apply to this Agreement.Excerpt from Affirm's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “The Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") and federal arbitration law apply to this Agreement.”
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