Any legal disputes with Riot Games that do go to court must be filed in California under California law, regardless of where in the world you live.
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This clause requires non-US players and US players outside California to litigate any court disputes in California, which may be practically and financially inaccessible for most users.
Interpretive note: This clause may not be enforceable against EU, UK, or other international users whose home jurisdiction consumer protection laws require access to local courts and applicable local law.
For the vast majority of players who do not live in California, this governing law provision means any court dispute with Riot Games must be pursued in Los Angeles County, creating a significant practical barrier to legal recourse for non-California residents and international users.
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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 are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For any dispute not subject to arbitration, you and Riot agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Los Angeles County, California.Excerpt from Riot Games's Terms of Service
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This clause requires non-US players and US players outside California to litigate any court disputes in California, which may be practically and financially inaccessible for most users.
For the vast majority of players who do not live in California, this governing law provision means any court dispute with Riot Games must be pursued in Los Angeles County, creating a significant practical barrier to legal recourse for non-California residents and international users.
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