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Exclusive venue in Montgomery County, Ohio means users outside that jurisdiction must litigate there, creating a significant practical and financial barrier to pursuing claims.
Interpretive note: The clause contains two independent propositions — choice of law (Ohio) and exclusive venue (Montgomery County, Ohio). The canonical claim states the venue requirement as primary; the choice-of-law provision is noted in omitted_material.
If you have a legal dispute relating to the Terms of Use, you are required to file it in Montgomery County, Ohio, and Ohio law will govern the dispute.
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This Agreement is governed by the laws of New York without reference to conflicts of law rules.
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"The Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio and any action arising out of or relating to these terms shall be filed only in state or federal courts located in Montgomery County, Ohio...Excerpt from LexisNexis's Terms
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Exclusive venue in Montgomery County, Ohio means users outside that jurisdiction must litigate there, creating a significant practical and financial barrier to pursuing claims.
If you have a legal dispute relating to the Terms of Use, you are required to file it in Montgomery County, Ohio, and Ohio law will govern the dispute.
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