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Ohio Exclusive Venue Requirement

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What it is

All disputes related to the website are governed by Ohio law and must be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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This analysis describes what Progressive'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision requires all website-related disputes to proceed in a specific Ohio county venue, which may present practical barriers for users located outside Ohio, and the enforceability of this forum selection clause varies by jurisdiction and applicable law.

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Interpretive note: Enforceability of the Ohio exclusive venue requirement varies by jurisdiction; certain states may not enforce forum selection clauses that impose substantial hardship on consumer plaintiffs.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, any dispute a user has concerning the Progressive website must be filed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio under Ohio law, regardless of the user's state of residence; enforceability of this requirement may depend on the user's jurisdiction and the nature of the claim.

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Use of this site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. Any dispute concerning this site shall be subject to the exclusive venue of a court of competent jurisdiction in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
Progressive Terms of Use
Entity
Progressive
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-074297
Document ID
CA-D-00598
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
93bf237616c8eb80697a1b13366e4ad0aed47b204cf454a8dae7664c1876b3ce
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:23 UTC
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Progressive
Document: Progressive Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-074297
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:23:52 UTC
SHA-256: 93bf237616c8eb80…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/progressive/progressive-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-074297/ohio-exclusive-venue-requirement/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Progressive's Ohio Exclusive Venue Requirement clause do?

This provision requires all website-related disputes to proceed in a specific Ohio county venue, which may present practical barriers for users located outside Ohio, and the enforceability of this forum selection clause varies by jurisdiction and applicable law.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, any dispute a user has concerning the Progressive website must be filed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio under Ohio law, regardless of the user's state of residence; enforceability of this requirement may depend on the user's jurisdiction and the nature of the claim.

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