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Any legal action or proceeding arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, USA...
For any dispute relating to this Agreement, the parties consent to personal jurisdiction and the exclusive venue of the courts in New York County, New York.
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.
"you and Squarespace agree that any judicial proceeding (other than small claims actions)...must be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of New York, New York, and you and Squarespace consent to venue and personal jurisdiction in such courts.Excerpt from Squarespace's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “you and Squarespace agree that any judicial proceeding (other than small claims actions)...must be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts of New York, New York, and you and Squarespace consent to venue and personal jurisdiction in such courts.”
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