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Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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What it is

Any legal issues arising from your use of MetaMask will be decided under Delaware law, regardless of where in the world you are located.

This analysis describes what MetaMask's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause establishes a uniform legal framework for interpreting the agreement's terms and resolving disputes, eliminating potential application of multiple state laws that might otherwise apply based on where parties are located or where claims arise.

Interpretive note: Enforceability of the Delaware choice of law is qualified by mandatory consumer protection laws in EU, UK, and certain U.S. states.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users outside Delaware, including those in EU countries or other U.S. states with stronger consumer protection rules, may find that those local protections are displaced by Delaware law in any dispute with MetaMask.

How other platforms handle this

Roblox Medium

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes not subject to arbitration shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisd...

StockX Medium

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent that any lawsuit or court proceeding is permitted hereunder, you and StockX agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction ...

Cohere Medium

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles. Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada for t...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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 or conflict of law provision or rule.

— Excerpt from MetaMask's MetaMask Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Choice of law clauses designating Delaware law engage with conflict of laws principles and, in the EU, with the Rome I Regulation, which generally preserves mandatory consumer protection provisions of the consumer's habitual residence regardless of a contractual choice of law clause in B2C contracts. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The Delaware law designation is standard for U.S.-based technology companies and is generally enforceable in U.S. commercial contexts. However, it does not override mandatory consumer protection provisions in EU, UK, and other jurisdictions with strong consumer rights frameworks. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK courts apply Rome I and equivalent rules to preserve local mandatory consumer protections regardless of contractual choice of law. California's consumer protection statutes have also been held by some courts to apply notwithstanding out-of-state choice of law clauses in certain circumstances. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Institutional users operating in multiple jurisdictions should not assume Delaware law governs all disputes; a jurisdiction-specific analysis is warranted, particularly for EU and UK operations. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should document the jurisdictions in which MetaMask services are actively marketed and assess whether the Delaware choice of law is sustainable in those markets or whether local mandatory law applies despite the contractual designation.

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Applicable agencies

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Provision details

Document information
Document
MetaMask Terms of Use
Entity
MetaMask
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 9, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007756
Document ID
CA-D-00279
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ec778da38bbcefe66bb158a122292cc84dc176d488f25376d10df6d5db7058f7
Analysis generated
May 9, 2026 22:24 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: MetaMask
Document: MetaMask Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-007756
Captured: 2026-05-09 22:24:52 UTC
SHA-256: ec778da38bbcefe6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-terms-of-use/governing-law-and-jurisdiction/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MetaMask's Governing Law and Jurisdiction clause do?

The clause establishes a uniform legal framework for interpreting the agreement's terms and resolving disputes, eliminating potential application of multiple state laws that might otherwise apply based on where parties are located or where claims arise.

How does this clause affect you?

Users outside Delaware, including those in EU countries or other U.S. states with stronger consumer protection rules, may find that those local protections are displaced by Delaware law in any dispute with MetaMask.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 175 platforms. See the full comparison.

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