The agreement designates Paris courts and French law as the exclusive forum and governing law for all disputes, subject to a carve-out where this is prohibited by the user's local law.
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This provision requires disputes to be submitted to Paris courts under French law, with a conditional carve-out for jurisdictions where mandatory local law prohibits such clauses. For users in the EU, UK, US, and other jurisdictions with mandatory consumer forum or governing law protections, the practical effect of this clause may be limited by applicable law.
Interpretive note: The enforceability of the Paris exclusive jurisdiction clause varies materially by jurisdiction; EU, UK, and many US state consumer protection frameworks may limit its application in practice.
This addition establishes exclusive Paris jurisdiction and French law governance, likely reflecting BeReal's European base and aligning with EU data protection and consumer protection standards.
View full change record →Under this clause, disputes with BeReal are to be submitted to Paris courts under French law, unless local law requires otherwise. Users in jurisdictions with mandatory consumer protection statutes preserving the right to litigate locally may not be bound by the Paris exclusivity requirement.
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Compare across platforms →"To the extent these Terms allow you or BeReal to initiate litigation before a court, you and BeReal consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris and French law. You and BeReal agree that all claims and disputes (whether contractual or otherwise), arising from or related to the Terms or the User Agreement, shall be submitted exclusively to the courts of Paris, France, and that such disputes shall be governed by French law, unless prohibited by the laws of the country in which you reside.Excerpt from BeReal's Terms of Service
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This provision requires disputes to be submitted to Paris courts under French law, with a conditional carve-out for jurisdictions where mandatory local law prohibits such clauses. For users in the EU, UK, US, and other jurisdictions with mandatory consumer forum or governing law protections, the practical effect of this clause may be limited by applicable law.
Under this clause, disputes with BeReal are to be submitted to Paris courts under French law, unless local law requires otherwise. Users in jurisdictions with mandatory consumer protection statutes preserving the right to litigate locally may not be bound by the Paris exclusivity requirement.
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