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These Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to the conflict of law provisions thereof
The laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, govern this Agreement and any dispute between you and the Sony Entities.
The laws of the State of New York shall govern all matters arising out of or in relation to these Terms and any transactions hereunder, including the interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement thereof.
"California law, excluding its conflict of law provisions, governs these Terms, all other Patreon policies, and any dispute that arises between you and usExcerpt from Patreon's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “California law, excluding its conflict of law provisions, governs these Terms, all other Patreon policies, and any dispute that arises between you and us”
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