The agreement requires that all disputes related to Amazon Services be resolved in state or federal courts in King County, Washington, and waives jury trial rights for both parties.
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This provision establishes that consumers must litigate disputes in a specific venue regardless of their location, and that both parties are contractually bound to waive jury trial rights. The enforceability of mandatory venue clauses and jury trial waivers in consumer contracts varies by jurisdiction.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the jury trial waiver and mandatory venue clause varies by jurisdiction and may be limited under state consumer protection law or EU consumer jurisdiction rules.
The updated terms mandate binding arbitration for all disputes arising from Amazon Services or products sold through Amazon.com, replacing the prior court-based system. Customers waive their right to sue in court, have a jury trial, or pursue class action claims; disputes will be resolved by a single arbitrator administering JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules. The terms require a 60-day mandatory pre-arbitration resolution process with customer service before arbitration can be initiated. Small claims court remains available as an exception if applicable in your jurisdiction, and injunctive relief in court is available only for intellectual property infringement or restraint of future law violations.
View change record →Under this clause, consumers who wish to pursue legal claims against Amazon are contractually directed to courts in King County, Washington, and the agreement waives the right to a jury trial. Applicable law in certain jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of these terms for resident consumers.
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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 that consumers must litigate disputes in a specific venue regardless of their location, and that both parties are contractually bound to waive jury trial rights. The enforceability of mandatory venue clauses and jury trial waivers in consumer contracts varies by jurisdiction.
Under this clause, consumers who wish to pursue legal claims against Amazon are contractually directed to courts in King County, Washington, and the agreement waives the right to a jury trial. Applicable law in certain jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of these terms for resident consumers.
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