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"If you acquired the application in the United States or Canada, the laws of the state or province where you live...govern the interpretation of these terms, claims for breach of them, and all other claims...Excerpt from Microsoft's Services Agreement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “If you acquired the application in the United States or Canada, the laws of the state or province where you live...govern the interpretation of these terms, claims for breach of them, and all other claims...”
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