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The choice of Delaware law and exclusive Delaware jurisdiction creates a procedural framework for any non-arbitrated disputes, determining which substantive law applies to contract interpretation and which courts have authority to hear litigation.
Users consent to exclusive jurisdiction in Delaware state and federal courts for disputes outside the arbitration process, meaning any non-arbitrated litigation would proceed under Delaware law in Delaware courts rather than the user's home state or another jurisdiction.
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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 shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent any dispute is not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Delaware.Excerpt from Robinhood's Margin Account Rules
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The choice of Delaware law and exclusive Delaware jurisdiction creates a procedural framework for any non-arbitrated disputes, determining which substantive law applies to contract interpretation and which courts have authority to hear litigation.
Users consent to exclusive jurisdiction in Delaware state and federal courts for disputes outside the arbitration process, meaning any non-arbitrated litigation would proceed under Delaware law in Delaware courts rather than the user's home state or another jurisdiction.
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