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This provision determines the substantive law applicable to the Agreement and establishes the exclusive venue and jurisdiction for dispute resolution, which affects where and under what legal framework any disputes would be litigated.
Users operating under this Agreement must pursue any disputes through Santa Clara County courts rather than other jurisdictions, and California law will apply to the interpretation and enforcement of the Agreement's terms.
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"Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under this Agreement will be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Santa Clara County, California, and each party consents to personal jurisdiction in such courts.— Excerpt from Google Maps's Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
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This provision determines the substantive law applicable to the Agreement and establishes the exclusive venue and jurisdiction for dispute resolution, which affects where and under what legal framework any disputes would be litigated.
Users operating under this Agreement must pursue any disputes through Santa Clara County courts rather than other jurisdictions, and California law will apply to the interpretation and enforcement of the Agreement's terms.
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