The notice states that privacy disputes arising from use of Amazon Services are governed by Washington state law and subject to the Conditions of Use, which include limitations on damages and dispute resolution procedures. The specific dispute resolution mechanism (such as arbitration) is contained in the Conditions of Use rather than this notice.
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This provision establishes Washington state law as the governing law for privacy disputes and incorporates by reference the Conditions of Use, including damage limitations and dispute resolution requirements. Users seeking to review the full dispute resolution mechanism, including any arbitration or class action waiver provisions, must consult the separately incorporated Conditions of Use.
The updated privacy notice explicitly discloses that Amazon uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to support and enhance customer experience, including developing and deploying generative AI models and services. Under the revised policy, your personal information may be used for these AI development purposes. Amazon added a reference to its Generative AI Development Disclosure for additional details on how data is used in this context. You can review the Generative AI Development Disclosure linked in the updated privacy notice for more specific information about AI model development.
View change record →⚠ Privacy disputes will be governed by Washington state law and the Conditions of Use as stated, including applicable damage limitations and dispute resolution procedures
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This provision establishes Washington state law as the governing law for privacy disputes and incorporates by reference the Conditions of Use, including damage limitations and dispute resolution requirements. Users seeking to review the full dispute resolution mechanism, including any arbitration or class action waiver provisions, must consult the separately incorporated Conditions of Use.
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