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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.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Delaware.
"These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without resort to its conflict of law provisions.Excerpt from Descript's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without resort to its conflict of law provisions.”
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