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Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of San Francisco, California.
The Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding conflicts of law provisions.
Subject to Section 10.6 , any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco, California, and the Parties irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
"any Claim filed with a court in the United States for any reason will be filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara.Excerpt from Canva's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “any Claim filed with a court in the United States for any reason will be filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara.”
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