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Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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What it is

Disputes with Peacock are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any non-arbitrated claims must be brought in courts located in New York.

This analysis describes what Peacock'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The selection of governing law determines which state's substantive legal rules apply to interpretation and enforcement of the agreement, establishing New York law as the controlling legal framework regardless of the user's location.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The requirement to litigate in New York courts creates a practical barrier for non-New York residents seeking to resolve disputes, effectively deterring many consumers from pursuing valid claims.

How other platforms handle this

Cloudflare Medium

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflicts of law rules, and the federal laws of the United States. Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in San Francisco County, California...

MetaMask Medium

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice o...

Target Medium

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provisions. Any disputes not subject to arbitration will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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These Terms of Service, any Supplemental Terms, and the relationship between you and us will be governed by the laws of the U.S. and the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.

— Excerpt from Peacock's Peacock Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

Forum selection clauses specifying New York as the exclusive jurisdiction for litigation are standard in media/entertainment contracts but may be unenforceable in certain states where such clauses are deemed unreasonably burdensome on consumers. Compliance teams should evaluate enforceability on a state-by-state basis.

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Applicable agencies

  • State AG
    State Attorneys General may challenge forum selection clauses that effectively deprive consumers of access to local courts as violations of state consumer protection law.
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Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Peacock Terms of Use
Entity
Peacock
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001802
Document ID
CA-D-00386
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
78b34bd432b6e3db26a4e5bcbc9d8232dddf32efcba671f8f40a4139f04bec33
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 12:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Peacock
Document: Peacock Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-001802
Captured: 2026-03-20 12:29:22 UTC
SHA-256: 78b34bd432b6e3db…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/peacock/peacock-terms-of-use/governing-law-and-jurisdiction/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Peacock's Governing Law and Jurisdiction clause do?

The selection of governing law determines which state's substantive legal rules apply to interpretation and enforcement of the agreement, establishing New York law as the controlling legal framework regardless of the user's location.

How does this clause affect you?

The requirement to litigate in New York courts creates a practical barrier for non-New York residents seeking to resolve disputes, effectively deterring many consumers from pursuing valid claims.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 201 platforms. See the full comparison.

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