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What it is

Any legal disputes between you and Hugging Face are governed by Delaware law and must be resolved in Delaware courts.

This analysis describes what Hugging Face's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The governing law clause creates a uniform legal framework for interpreting contractual obligations and resolving disputes by selecting a specific jurisdiction's substantive law. This provision provides predictability regarding which state's statutes, precedents, and legal standards will apply to disputes, independent of where parties are located or where disputes arise.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Non-US users or users located outside Delaware who want to pursue legal action against Hugging Face face the practical and financial burden of litigating under Delaware law, which may effectively limit access to legal remedies.

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By using any Amazon Service, you agree that applicable federal law, and the laws of the state of Washington, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Conditions of Use and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Amazon.

Cloudflare Medium

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflicts of law rules, and the federal laws of the United States. Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco County, California...

MetaMask Medium

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice o...

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

The Delaware governing law and jurisdiction clause is standard for US-incorporated entities but may conflict with mandatory consumer protection forum requirements in EU, UK, or other jurisdictions, creating cross-border enforcement complexity for international enterprise customers.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    State Attorneys General may have jurisdiction over consumer protection violations regardless of a contractual Delaware choice-of-law clause, depending on where the consumer is located.
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Applicable regulations

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United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Hugging Face Terms of Service
Entity
Hugging Face
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001637
Document ID
CA-D-00331
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
63e44d19b2d67c859aa7e84784e2ec73b1bb5b708e90a06be9b87493019e7f63
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 04:09 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Hugging Face
Document: Hugging Face Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-001637
Captured: 2026-03-20 04:09:41 UTC
SHA-256: 63e44d19b2d67c85…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hugging-face/hugging-face-terms-of-service/delaware-governing-law/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hugging Face's Delaware Governing Law clause do?

The governing law clause creates a uniform legal framework for interpreting contractual obligations and resolving disputes by selecting a specific jurisdiction's substantive law. This provision provides predictability regarding which state's statutes, precedents, and legal standards will apply to disputes, independent of where parties are located or where disputes arise.

How does this clause affect you?

Non-US users or users located outside Delaware who want to pursue legal action against Hugging Face face the practical and financial burden of litigating under Delaware law, which may effectively limit access to legal remedies.

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