Any legal disputes are governed by California law, and non-arbitration disputes must be brought in San Francisco courts.
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The selection of governing law determines which legal framework and procedural rules apply to the interpretation and enforcement of the arbitration clause, including substantive requirements and procedural mechanisms under either federal or Delaware law.
This clause can make it prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult for users outside California to pursue legal action against Lyft. It effectively provides home-field advantage to Lyft in any litigation.
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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...
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...
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provisions. Any disputes not subject to arbitration will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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"This 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. If the FAA is inapplicable for any reason, then this Arbitration Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, including the procedural and substantive provisions of Del. Code tit. 10, § 5701 et seq., without regard to choice of law principles.— Excerpt from Lyft's Lyft Terms of Service
Forum selection and choice-of-law clauses generally are enforceable in commercial contexts but face challenge in consumer protection contexts in some states. Multi-state compliance teams should assess whether California's choice-of-law designation displaces more protective laws in users' home states.
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The selection of governing law determines which legal framework and procedural rules apply to the interpretation and enforcement of the arbitration clause, including substantive requirements and procedural mechanisms under either federal or Delaware law.
This clause can make it prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult for users outside California to pursue legal action against Lyft. It effectively provides home-field advantage to Lyft in any litigation.
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