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The Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding conflicts of law provisions.
California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
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...
"These Terms will be interpreted, construed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the local laws of the State of California, U.S.A, without reference to its choice of law rules to the contrary.Excerpt from DocuSign's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “These Terms will be interpreted, construed, and enforced in all respects in accordance with the local laws of the State of California, U.S.A, without reference to its choice of law rules to the contrary.”
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