Any legal disputes not sent to arbitration will be handled in New York courts and under New York law, regardless of where you live.
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This provision determines the legal framework applicable to the agreement and establishes the procedural forum for litigation of disputes. It creates exclusive jurisdiction in a specific geographic location, which affects where parties must pursue non-arbitrated legal claims.
Interpretive note: Whether the New York choice-of-law clause overrides home state consumer protection provisions depends on the specific law at issue and the jurisdiction of the consumer; mandatory consumer protection statutes in certain states and the EU may apply regardless of this clause.
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View change record →If you have a dispute that falls outside arbitration, you would need to bring it in a New York court under New York law, which could make it impractical to pursue claims if you live elsewhere.
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"These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. You and Noom agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in New York County, New York for any claims not subject to arbitration.— Excerpt from Noom's Noom Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Governing law clauses selecting New York law may not override mandatory consumer protection provisions of a consumer's home state where those provisions cannot be contractually waived. Courts have applied home state consumer protection laws in some cases despite contractual choice-of-law clauses. The FTC Act and applicable state consumer protection statutes may apply regardless of contractual choice-of-law. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. New York governing law is a standard choice for US companies and provides a well-developed commercial law framework. The practical concern is for non-New York residents, particularly international users, for whom New York venue imposes access barriers. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and UK users may have non-waivable rights under GDPR and applicable consumer protection directives that cannot be displaced by New York choice-of-law clauses. California residents may retain rights under California consumer protection statutes regardless of the governing law clause. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: B2B agreements referencing Noom's terms should assess whether New York governing law is appropriate for the contracting parties' jurisdiction and whether any local law requirements should be separately addressed. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams serving non-US users should assess whether the New York governing law clause is enforceable in their jurisdiction, particularly for EU and UK users with GDPR-based rights that require local enforcement mechanisms.
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This provision determines the legal framework applicable to the agreement and establishes the procedural forum for litigation of disputes. It creates exclusive jurisdiction in a specific geographic location, which affects where parties must pursue non-arbitrated legal claims.
If you have a dispute that falls outside arbitration, you would need to bring it in a New York court under New York law, which could make it impractical to pursue claims if you live elsewhere.
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