Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'State attorneys general may investigate forum selection clauses that effectively deny consumers access to justice under state consumer protection laws', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Governing Law and Jurisdiction clause as low severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Do other platforms have similar clauses?

Yes. ConductAtlas has identified similar Governing Law and Jurisdiction clauses across approximately 88 other tracked platforms. You can compare how platforms differ on this clause type in the cross-platform comparison view.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction — Khan Academy

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What it is

All legal disputes with Khan Academy that are not sent to arbitration must be filed in courts in San Mateo County, California — regardless of where you live.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Non-California users who successfully opt out of arbitration would still need to pursue legal claims in California courts, creating a significant practical and financial barrier to accessing legal remedies.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

If you live outside California and need to resolve a dispute in court, you would have to travel to or retain California-based legal counsel, making litigation practically inaccessible and expensive for most users.

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These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claims or disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services that are not subject to arbitration will be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Mateo County, California.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Forum selection clauses are governed by general contract law and federal procedural rules (28 U.S.C. §1404); courts apply a reasonableness standard. EU users may have rights under Brussels I Regulation (Recast) (EU 1215/2012) allowing suit in their home member state for consumer contracts, potentially rendering the California forum selection clause unenforceable for EU residents. (2)

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Applicable agencies

State AG

State attorneys general may investigate forum selection clauses that effectively deny consumers access to justice under state consumer protection laws
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Khan Academy Terms of Service

Entity

Khan Academy

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 18, 2026

Last verified

April 18, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-002869

Document ID

CA-D-00159

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://www.khanacademy.org/about/tos

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8914b6093be7fcaf2deefbf6620d8842d911de26247cd348b41d194a5b484ebf

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Khan Academy | Document: Khan Academy Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-002869
Captured: 2026-04-18 10:22:08 UTC | SHA-256: 8914b6093be7fcaf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/khan-academy/khan-academy-terms-of-service/governing-law-and-jurisdiction/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Low

Governing Law and Jurisdiction