Any legal disputes about these Terms will be governed by North Carolina state law, regardless of where in the world you live.
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By agreeing to North Carolina law, users outside of that state or country may be subject to legal rules that are less protective than those available in their home jurisdiction, though the agreement acknowledges that local consumer protection laws may still apply in certain jurisdictions.
This new provision establishes North Carolina as the exclusive governing law, limiting user ability to apply more favorable jurisdictional laws.
View full change record →Non-U.S. users and those from states with stronger consumer protection laws than North Carolina may find that the chosen governing law limits certain protections they would otherwise have in their home jurisdiction, though the agreement acknowledges that local laws may override certain provisions for non-U.S. residents.
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In the EU and EEA, the choice of Texas governing law shall not apply only where a mandatory consumer protection law explicitly prohibits such choice of law provisions.
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These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and the United States without regard to conflicts of laws provisions
"These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without giving effect to any choice of law principles that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.Excerpt from Epic Games's Terms of Service
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By agreeing to North Carolina law, users outside of that state or country may be subject to legal rules that are less protective than those available in their home jurisdiction, though the agreement acknowledges that local consumer protection laws may still apply in certain jurisdictions.
Non-U.S. users and those from states with stronger consumer protection laws than North Carolina may find that the chosen governing law limits certain protections they would otherwise have in their home jurisdiction, though the agreement acknowledges that local laws may override certain provisions for non-U.S. residents.
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