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New York Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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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 governing law designation determines which state's statutory framework and case law apply to interpretation and enforcement of the agreement terms. The jurisdiction provision establishes the venue and forum where legal proceedings must occur, affecting cost, convenience, and procedural rules for dispute resolution.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users operating under the terms agree that New York law governs the rights and obligations established in the agreement, and that any disputes proceed within New York's court system rather than another jurisdiction. This affects which legal standards apply to claims and where litigation, if initiated, must take place.

How other platforms handle this

Cloudflare Medium

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...

Target Medium

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.

Skillshare Medium

These Terms of Service and any action related thereto will be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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Applicable regulations

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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-001480
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-001480
Captured: 2026-05-09 22:24:52 UTC
SHA-256: ec778da38bbcefe6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/metamask/metamask-terms-of-use/new-york-governing-law-and-jurisdiction/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The governing law designation determines which state's statutory framework and case law apply to interpretation and enforcement of the agreement terms. The jurisdiction provision establishes the venue and forum where legal proceedings must occur, affecting cost, convenience, and procedural rules for dispute resolution.

How does this clause affect you?

Users operating under the terms agree that New York law governs the rights and obligations established in the agreement, and that any disputes proceed within New York's court system rather than another jurisdiction. This affects which legal standards apply to claims and where litigation, if initiated, must take place.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MetaMask.