The agreement specifies that Illinois law governs the terms and that non-arbitrable disputes must be heard by courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
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This provision establishes the legal framework and venue for all disputes not resolved through arbitration, which affects where and under what law non-arbitrable claims may be pursued.
Under this clause, any dispute not subject to arbitration or small claims court must be brought in Cook County, Illinois courts, and the agreement is interpreted under Illinois law regardless of where the user is located.
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"These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and Grubhub that is not subject to arbitration or cannot be heard in small claims court must be resolved by a court located in Cook County, Illinois.Excerpt from Grubhub's Terms of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Forum selection and choice-of-law clauses in consumer contracts engage state consumer protection laws that may limit the enforceability of out-of-state forum requirements against consumers.
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This provision establishes the legal framework and venue for all disputes not resolved through arbitration, which affects where and under what law non-arbitrable claims may be pursued.
Under this clause, any dispute not subject to arbitration or small claims court must be brought in Cook County, Illinois courts, and the agreement is interpreted under Illinois law regardless of where the user is located.
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