Figma's terms are governed by California law, and any dispute not handled through arbitration must be filed in courts in San Francisco, California. You agree in advance that you will not object to this location.
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If you need to take a dispute to court (outside of arbitration), you must do so in San Francisco, California, under California law, which may be impractical and costly for users located elsewhere in the US or internationally.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the forum selection clause against individual consumers may vary by jurisdiction, particularly in EU/EEA and UK contexts where local consumer protection law may override contractual venue selection.
The removal of the Subprocessors list link makes it less convenient for users, particularly enterprise and EU-based customers who rely on this information for data protection compliance, to verify which third parties Figma engages to process their data. While the subprocessor information may still exist on Figma's website, removing the direct link from the Terms of Service reduces accessibility and transparency. Enterprise customers and those subject to GDPR may need to contact Figma directly to access current subprocessor information.
View change record →Severity reduced from 'medium' to 'low' and previous version had no excerpt provided; current version includes specific California/San Francisco jurisdiction language.
View full change record →Non-California users who need to pursue legal action against Figma in court (for matters outside arbitration) must do so in San Francisco, which may be geographically and financially impractical. EU and UK users should note that this venue requirement may not be enforceable against consumers under local law.
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"These Terms and any action related thereto will be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. The exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute that is not subject to arbitration will be the state and federal courts located in San Francisco County, California, and you waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue in such courts.— Excerpt from Figma's Figma Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Forum selection clauses are generally enforceable in US commercial contracts under federal and state law, but may be subject to consumer protection limitations in EU, UK, and some US state contexts. California law governs, which is generally favorable for technology companies but also imposes California consumer protection obligations including CCPA/CPRA. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. For enterprise customers, California governing law is broadly standard in Silicon Valley technology contracts. The forum selection clause is more impactful for individual consumers or small businesses outside California who may not be able to afford San Francisco litigation. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA and UK consumers may not be bound by the forum selection clause under local consumer protection law; applicable EU regulations generally require disputes with consumers to be heard in the consumer's home jurisdiction. Australian, Canadian, and other international users should consult local counsel. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should note California governing law as standard and assess whether any supplemental agreements require different governing law provisions. Global deployments should document this clause as a jurisdiction risk factor. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: For EU/UK deployments, legal teams should assess whether the governing law and forum selection clauses are compatible with local consumer protection requirements and adjust user-facing communications accordingly.
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If you need to take a dispute to court (outside of arbitration), you must do so in San Francisco, California, under California law, which may be impractical and costly for users located elsewhere in the US or internationally.
Non-California users who need to pursue legal action against Figma in court (for matters outside arbitration) must do so in San Francisco, which may be geographically and financially impractical. EU and UK users should note that this venue requirement may not be enforceable against consumers under local law.
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