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Users are contractually required to litigate claims against Signal only in specific California courts, regardless of where the user is located.
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If you have a claim against Signal, you must pursue it exclusively in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court in San Mateo County, California.
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Users are contractually required to litigate claims against Signal only in specific California courts, regardless of where the user is located.
If you have a claim against Signal, you must pursue it exclusively in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or a state court in San Mateo County, California.
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