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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"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 Epic Games Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Choice of law clauses designating a specific U.S. state as the governing jurisdiction are standard in U.S.-based platform terms but may not be fully effective in jurisdictions where consumer protection law mandates that local law applies to consumer contracts. EU consumer protection law generally requires that consumers in member states benefit from the protections of their local law regardless of contractual choice of law. UK consumer protection law similarly limits the effect of choice of law clauses in consumer contracts. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. North Carolina law is a recognized and well-developed legal framework. The primary compliance consideration is ensuring that local law overrides are properly implemented for EU, UK, and other jurisdictions where contractual choice of law does not fully displace local consumer protections. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users retain the benefit of their local consumer protection laws under applicable EU and UK regulations regardless of this clause. California consumers may similarly retain rights under California law that cannot be waived by contract. Organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions should map the interaction between North Carolina law and local mandatory consumer protection requirements. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: In B2B contexts, the North Carolina governing law designation is a standard commercial consideration. Counterparties in other jurisdictions should assess whether their own contractual obligations or regulatory requirements create conflicts with this choice of law. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams in EU, UK, and other non-U.S. markets should confirm that localized versions of Epic's Terms properly reflect the mandatory local law provisions that override the North Carolina governing law clause, and that Epic's operational practices in those markets align with local requirements rather than relying solely on the contractual choice of law.
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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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