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The updated terms establish new billing obligations for consumable service resources. Users are now explicitly responsible for charges related to API calls and AI Units consumed beyond their service entitlements. Box reserves the right to monitor resource usage, report overages to the billing contact, and automatically charge the payment method on file for excess consumption. If usage exceeds entitlements, Box may implement throttling, rate limiting, or temporary service suspension until the overage is remedied and all charges are paid. Additionally, all written notices to Box must now be submitted electronically through Box-provided channels; Box will not process notices sent by mail or delivered in person.
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California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision; the arbitrator shall apply California law to all other matters.
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws...
"If you reside in the United States, you agree that the Terms, and your relationship with Box will be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. regardless of conflict of laws principles.Excerpt from Box's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If you reside in the United States, you agree that the Terms, and your relationship with Box will be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. regardless of conflict of laws principles.”
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