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California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Delaware.
the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision; the arbitrator shall apply California law to all other matters.
"If you access the Services in the United States, the laws of the State of Utah and as applicable, those of the United States of America, govern these Terms and the use of the Services.Excerpt from Ancestry's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “If you access the Services in the United States, the laws of the State of Utah and as applicable, those of the United States of America, govern these Terms and the use of the Services.”
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