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Governing Law and Forum Selection

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What it is

Redfin is based in Seattle, Washington, and for Canadian users a separate Canadian entity (Redfin Unlimited Liability Company) is also a party to the agreement.

This analysis describes what Redfin'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 governing law for disputes is likely Washington State, which affects which consumer protection laws and legal standards apply to your relationship with Redfin.

Interpretive note: The document excerpt does not reproduce an explicit governing law or choice-of-law clause; the jurisdictional analysis is inferred from the entity identification and headquarter location disclosed in the preamble. The operative governing law provision may be in the Services Addenda or other sections not available for review.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 10, 2026
First Seen
May 20, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1500 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

For US users, disputes are likely governed by Washington State law, which may differ from the consumer protection standards in your home state; Canadian users have a separate contractual relationship with Redfin's Canadian entity.

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These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and the United States without regard to conflicts of laws provisions

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Services are owned and operated by Redfin Corporation, a technology-powered real estate brokerage headquartered at 1099 Stewart St, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101. If you are located in Canada, you are also entering this agreement with Redfin Unlimited Liability Company, which holds the brokerage license for users in Canada (collectively with Redfin Corporation "Redfin").

Excerpt from Redfin's Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The explicit designation of Redfin Corporation (Washington State) and Redfin Unlimited Liability Company (Canada) as contracting parties establishes the foundational jurisdictional framework.

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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

Applicable regulations

FAA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Redfin Terms of Use
Entity
Redfin
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009019
Document ID
CA-D-00233
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
92bcc36adacb8ce0270f7b39b46d062ea49759b57faa04361a72e3875c0e26fe
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 13:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Redfin
Document: Redfin Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-009019
Captured: 2026-05-10 13:43:17 UTC
SHA-256: 92bcc36adacb8ce0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/redfin/redfin-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-009019/governing-law-and-forum-selection/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Redfin's Governing Law and Forum Selection clause do?

The governing law for disputes is likely Washington State, which affects which consumer protection laws and legal standards apply to your relationship with Redfin.

How does this clause affect you?

For US users, disputes are likely governed by Washington State law, which may differ from the consumer protection standards in your home state; Canadian users have a separate contractual relationship with Redfin's Canadian entity.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 266 platforms. See the full comparison.

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