Any legal disputes with Pika that are not resolved through arbitration will be handled under California law in courts located in Santa Clara County, California, regardless of where you live.
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If you have a dispute that falls outside of arbitration, you would need to litigate in California courts under California law, which may be impractical for users who live in other states or countries.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the California forum selection clause against consumers in other U.S. states and EU/UK users may be limited by applicable consumer protection law in those jurisdictions.
Non-arbitrable disputes with Pika must be brought in California courts, which could make it difficult and expensive for users outside California to pursue legal action against the company, even if they have a valid claim.
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In the EU and EEA, the choice of Texas governing law shall not apply only where a mandatory consumer protection law explicitly prohibits such choice of law provisions.
For any claims that are not subject to arbitration...U.S. Residents: Delaware law; venue exclusively in the state or federal courts in New Castle County, Delaware
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and the United States without regard to conflicts of laws provisions
"These terms of service are governed by the laws of the State of California and the United States, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms of service that is not subject to arbitration will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Santa Clara County, California.Excerpt from Pika's Terms of Service
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If you have a dispute that falls outside of arbitration, you would need to litigate in California courts under California law, which may be impractical for users who live in other states or countries.
Non-arbitrable disputes with Pika must be brought in California courts, which could make it difficult and expensive for users outside California to pursue legal action against the company, even if they have a valid claim.
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