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Any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration, as set forth in this section, will be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts of New York, New York, and you and we consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
The Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding conflicts of law provisions.
"If you are a US User, this Agreement...shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions...Excerpt from Squarespace's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If you are a US User, this Agreement...shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions...”
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