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Except with respect to the arbitration agreement, these Terms & Conditions and use of the Site are governed by the laws of the state of Minnesota, without regard to Minnesota's conflict of laws rules.
California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
The Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding conflicts of law provisions.
"If you live in (or, if a business, your principal place of business is in) the United States, the laws of the state where you live (or, if a business, where your principal place of business is located) govern all claims, regardless of conflict of laws principles, except that the Federal Arbitration Act governs all provisions relating to arbitration.Excerpt from Microsoft's Services Agreement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “If you live in (or, if a business, your principal place of business is in) the United States, the laws of the state where you live (or, if a business, where your principal place of business is located) govern all claims, regardless of conflict of laws principles, except that the …”
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