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Except as provided in the dispute resolution section above, all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of San Francisco, California.
Subject to Section 10.6 , any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in San Francisco, California, and the Parties irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, the validity, interpretation, modification, supplement, termination, execution of this Agreement and any dispute or claim resulting from or in connection with this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the l...
"Any Commercial Claim between you and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited must be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Republic of Ireland...and the laws of the Republic of Ireland will govern these Commercial Terms and any such claim...Excerpt from Meta's Commercial Terms
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The clause states: “Any Commercial Claim between you and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited must be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Republic of Ireland...and the laws of the Republic of Ireland will govern these Commercial Terms and any such claim...”
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