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The governing law designation determines which legal framework applies to disputes and affects the procedural rules, substantive rights, and remedies available in any legal proceeding. Jurisdiction specification identifies the appropriate courts or arbitral forums for resolving disagreements between PayPal and users.
Users agree to have their disputes governed by the specified jurisdiction's laws and processed through the designated legal venue or arbitral forum. This provision establishes the procedural framework and legal standards that will apply if either party initiates a claim.
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The governing law designation determines which legal framework applies to disputes and affects the procedural rules, substantive rights, and remedies available in any legal proceeding. Jurisdiction specification identifies the appropriate courts or arbitral forums for resolving disagreements between PayPal and users.
Users agree to have their disputes governed by the specified jurisdiction's laws and processed through the designated legal venue or arbitral forum. This provision establishes the procedural framework and legal standards that will apply if either party initiates a claim.
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