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The updated terms establish new account verification procedures that Bumble may initiate to confirm identity, prevent fraud, verify age compliance, and enforce community guidelines. The terms clarify that deleting the Bumble app does not delete your account; you must explicitly request account deletion through the app to permanently remove it. A new BeePitched feature allows users to create personalized pitches about others and invite contributions, but this feature is restricted in Washington State and requires obtaining all necessary permissions from the person being pitched about. Content licensing language is narrowed to specify that your uploaded content may be made available to other app users, rather than the general public. You can request account deletion through the app's deletion process, and you can report any Pitch for review if you are the subject of one.
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Except with respect to the arbitration agreement, these Terms & Conditions and use of the Site are governed by the laws of the state of Minnesota, without regard to Minnesota's conflict of laws rules.
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.
"Subject to Section 15(3) and any mandatory laws that may apply in the country in which you reside, your access to the App, Our Content, and any Member Content, any claims arising from or related to your relationship with the Bumble Group, and these Terms are governed and interpreted by the laws of the State of Texas.Excerpt from Bumble's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “Subject to Section 15(3) and any mandatory laws that may apply in the country in which you reside, your access to the App, Our Content, and any Member Content, any claims arising from or related to your relationship with the Bumble Group, and these Terms are governed and interpreted by …”
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