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The clause creates a singular legal and jurisdictional framework for disputes, eliminating the possibility of litigation in other state or federal courts and establishing California law as the operative legal standard for interpreting and enforcing the agreement.
Users must pursue any permitted court proceedings exclusively in San Francisco courts under California law rather than in courts located in their own jurisdiction or under the laws of other states. This establishes specific procedural and legal requirements for any litigation.
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"This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in San Francisco, California for resolution of any lawsuit or court proceeding permitted under this Agreement.— Excerpt from Snowflake's Snowflake Terms of Service
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The clause creates a singular legal and jurisdictional framework for disputes, eliminating the possibility of litigation in other state or federal courts and establishing California law as the operative legal standard for interpreting and enforcing the agreement.
Users must pursue any permitted court proceedings exclusively in San Francisco courts under California law rather than in courts located in their own jurisdiction or under the laws of other states. This establishes specific procedural and legal requirements for any litigation.
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