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The updated terms establish mandatory arbitration for all disputes unless users opt out in accordance with section 19.B.9. Under the revised agreement, users waive the right to pursue claims in court or before a jury, and may only pursue claims on an individual basis, not as part of a class action. The agreement also expands eBay's authority to limit, suspend, or terminate accounts in its sole discretion if it believes users are violating the terms or abusing the platform. You can opt out of arbitration by following the procedure described in section 19.B.9.
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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...
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 laws of the State of Utah, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern this User Agreement and any claim or dispute that has arisen or may arise between you and eBayExcerpt from eBay's User Agreement
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The clause states: “the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern this User Agreement and any claim or dispute that has arisen or may arise between you and eBay”
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