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The governing law selection determines which state's substantive legal standards apply to interpretation and enforcement of the agreement. The exclusive jurisdiction clause concentrates all dispute resolution in a specified venue, establishing the procedural forum for any claims.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the California choice of law clause against consumers in states with stronger consumer protection statutes depends on each state's public policy exception doctrine, which varies by jurisdiction.
Users and Apple submit to California law for all agreement interpretation and disputes, and any legal claims must be brought in Santa Clara County courts rather than courts in the user's jurisdiction. This establishes California as the exclusive legal framework and venue for resolving disagreements.
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"Except to the extent expressly provided in the following paragraph, this Agreement and the relationship between you and Apple, and all Transactions on the Apple Media Services shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflicts of law provisions. You and Apple agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the county of Santa Clara, California, to resolve any dispute or claim arising from this Agreement.— Excerpt from Apple Pay's Apple Media Services Terms
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The governing law selection determines which state's substantive legal standards apply to interpretation and enforcement of the agreement. The exclusive jurisdiction clause concentrates all dispute resolution in a specified venue, establishing the procedural forum for any claims.
Users and Apple submit to California law for all agreement interpretation and disputes, and any legal claims must be brought in Santa Clara County courts rather than courts in the user's jurisdiction. This establishes California as the exclusive legal framework and venue for resolving disagreements.
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