“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.”
This analysis describes what Signal's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
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.
How other platforms handle this
California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision; the arbitrator shall apply California law to all other matters.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Delaware.
"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
Get the weekly coverage letter
Companies change their terms without announcing it. We capture governance documents, compare each new version with the last, and publish what changed, with the source text behind it. One email a week on what we found and what we could not reach.
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.
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Signal.