Robinhood's agreements specify that they are governed by the laws of a particular state (typically Delaware or California) and that any disputes not subject to arbitration must be resolved in courts located in that jurisdiction.
If you have a legal dispute with Robinhood that is not resolved through arbitration, you may be required to litigate in a specific state court regardless of where you live, which could make pursuing legal action impractical and expensive.
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Compare across platforms →A governing law clause requiring disputes to be resolved in a specific state's courts creates practical barriers for out-of-state users seeking legal redress, as they may need to travel or hire attorneys licensed in a different jurisdiction.
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Governing law and forum selection clauses are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act and general contract law principles, subject to state consumer protection limitations. California courts have scrutinized forum selection clauses that would require California residents to litigate outside the state under the California Code of Civil Procedure § 410.10. Federal securities law claims can generally be brought in any federal district court regardless of contractual forum selection clauses. (2)
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