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the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision; the arbitrator shall apply California law to all other matters.
California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Delaware.
"Unless doing so would violate applicable law, the arbitrator shall apply Illinois law consistent with the FAA, and applicable statutes of limitations, and shall honor claims of privilege recognized at law.Excerpt from McDonald's's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “Unless doing so would violate applicable law, the arbitrator shall apply Illinois law consistent with the FAA, and applicable statutes of limitations, and shall honor claims of privilege recognized at law.”
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