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Regardless of where a user is located, California law will apply to any dispute with Signal, and conflict of law rules cannot override this.
Any dispute you have with Signal, whether litigated or arbitrated, will be decided under California law.
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These Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to the conflict of law provisions thereof
The laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, govern this Agreement and any dispute between you and the Sony Entities.
The laws of the State of New York shall govern all matters arising out of or in relation to these Terms and any transactions hereunder, including the interpretation, construction, performance and enforcement thereof.
"The laws of the State of California govern our Terms, as well as any disputes, whether in court or arbitration, which might arise between Signal and you, without regard to conflict of law provisions.Excerpt from Signal's Privacy Policy
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Regardless of where a user is located, California law will apply to any dispute with Signal, and conflict of law rules cannot override this.
Any dispute you have with Signal, whether litigated or arbitrated, will be decided under California law.
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