These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada.
If you have a serious dispute with Shopify, you would need to pursue legal action under Canadian law in Ontario courts, which may be impractical and costly for merchants based in other countries.
Shopify's Terms of Service primarily affect merchants who build stores on the platform, granting Shopify broad rights to suspend accounts, modify pricing, and use merchant content, which can directly disrupt a merchant's business and revenue stream. Merchants bear full liability for their store's compliance with laws, meaning Shopify disclaims responsibility if a merchant's products or practices violate sector-specific regulations. You can review and export your store data at any time through the Shopify admin dashboard to maintain an independent backup of your business information.