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The provision determines the substantive law applicable to the agreement and establishes the exclusive forum for non-arbitrated disputes. This affects where and under what legal framework any litigation would proceed, as well as which state's statutory and common law apply to interpretation and enforcement of the terms.
Users are bound by Washington State law regardless of their location and must bring any non-arbitrated claims in King County courts rather than in courts where they reside or where the relevant conduct occurred. This provision requires users to consent to personal jurisdiction in Washington as a condition of service use.
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"The laws of the State of Washington, USA govern this agreement and will apply to any dispute relating to the services, notwithstanding any conflict of law principles. All claims and disputes brought under this agreement that are not subject to arbitration will be litigated exclusively in the courts of King County, Washington, USA, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.— Excerpt from Microsoft Copilot's Microsoft Copilot Terms of Service
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The provision determines the substantive law applicable to the agreement and establishes the exclusive forum for non-arbitrated disputes. This affects where and under what legal framework any litigation would proceed, as well as which state's statutory and common law apply to interpretation and enforcement of the terms.
Users are bound by Washington State law regardless of their location and must bring any non-arbitrated claims in King County courts rather than in courts where they reside or where the relevant conduct occurred. This provision requires users to consent to personal jurisdiction in Washington as a condition of service use.
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