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This clause is consequential because it forces users outside New York to litigate in a distant jurisdiction, which can impose significant practical and financial burdens.
Interpretive note: The phrase 'any such a claim or request for relief' implies a referent defined earlier in the agreement that is not present in the excerpt. The canonical claim characterizes this as claims not subject to arbitration, which is a reasonable inference from context but not fully grounded in the quoted language alone.
The updated terms now prohibit FanDuel Fantasy participation in Alberta, Canada, effective July 17, 2026. Previously, only Ontario was excluded from Canadian service. Residents of Alberta who had existing accounts may no longer be able to enter contests or deposit funds for new games. The terms state participation is prohibited in Ontario and Alberta; any account registration or contest entry by an Alberta resident violates this warranty requirement.
View change record →The reader must bring any qualifying court claim exclusively in New York, New York, regardless of where the reader is located.
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Any legal action or proceeding arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, USA...
For any dispute relating to this Agreement, the parties consent to personal jurisdiction and the exclusive venue of the courts in New York County, New York.
The laws of the State of New York shall govern all matters arising out of or in relation to these Terms and any transactions hereunder, including the interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement thereof.
"any such a claim or request for relief will be resolved exclusively by a state or federal court located in New York, New York.Excerpt from FanDuel's Terms of Use
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This clause is consequential because it forces users outside New York to litigate in a distant jurisdiction, which can impose significant practical and financial burdens.
The reader must bring any qualifying court claim exclusively in New York, New York, regardless of where the reader is located.
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