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You and we agree that the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision...
This agreement to arbitrate ("Arbitration Agreement") is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"), 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16, including both the FAA's procedural and substantive provisions.
This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the laws of the United States, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles.
"The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., exclusively governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement and preempts state laws...Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
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The clause states: “The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., exclusively governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement and preempts state laws...”
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