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Governing Law Is California

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This analysis describes what Modal'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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This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by, and construed exclusively in accordance with, the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.

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Document information
Document
Modal Terms of Service
Entity
Modal
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-072514
Document ID
CA-D-00653
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
f9219da6a1104c63949083312fffeff667018578ffeda6aeafa21b9e7840ecd3
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 17:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Modal
Document: Modal Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-072514
Captured: 2026-07-12 17:44:03 UTC
SHA-256: f9219da6a1104c63…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/modal/modal-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-072514/governing-law-is-california/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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What does Modal's Governing Law Is California clause do?

The clause states: “This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by, and construed exclusively in accordance with, the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.”

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ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 266 platforms. See the full comparison.

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