The agreement requires all disputes to be resolved exclusively in state or federal courts in King County, Washington, and both Amazon and the user waive the right to a jury trial.
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This provision establishes a forum selection clause requiring litigation in Washington State courts and a mutual jury trial waiver, which affects the procedural options available to users pursuing legal claims against Amazon.
⚠ Disputes will proceed in King County, Washington courts as stated in the terms if legal action is pursued
⚠ Both parties will proceed without a jury trial as stated in the waiver
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Compare across platforms →"Any dispute or claim relating in any way to your use of any Amazon Service will be adjudicated in the state or Federal courts in King County, Washington, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in these courts. We each waive any right to a jury trial.Excerpt from Amazon's Conditions of Use
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This provision establishes a forum selection clause requiring litigation in Washington State courts and a mutual jury trial waiver, which affects the procedural options available to users pursuing legal claims against Amazon.
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