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The governing law clause determines which substantive legal rules apply to interpret the agreement and resolve disputes. This affects liability standards, remedies available, and the legal framework under which contract terms are construed.
Users in Designated Countries operate under Irish law governing their relationship with LinkedIn Ireland, while users outside those countries operate under California law and federal law. The applicable legal framework depends on geographic location and affects how disputes would be evaluated.
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"If you live in the Designated Countries, the laws of Ireland govern your relationship with LinkedIn Ireland and any dispute with LinkedIn Ireland. If you live outside of the Designated Countries, you and LinkedIn agree that the laws of the State of California and applicable United States federal law shall govern all claims arising out of or relating to this Contract and/or the Services.— Excerpt from LinkedIn's LinkedIn User Agreement
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The governing law clause determines which substantive legal rules apply to interpret the agreement and resolve disputes. This affects liability standards, remedies available, and the legal framework under which contract terms are construed.
Users in Designated Countries operate under Irish law governing their relationship with LinkedIn Ireland, while users outside those countries operate under California law and federal law. The applicable legal framework depends on geographic location and affects how disputes would be evaluated.
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