All legal disputes about this agreement must be resolved in English and Welsh courts under English law, regardless of where the customer is located.
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For customers based outside the UK, particularly in the EU or US, this clause requires any legal dispute to be pursued in English courts, which may be impractical and expensive, and may limit the applicability of local consumer or data protection remedies.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the exclusive English jurisdiction clause may be limited for EU-based customers under applicable EU private international law, and may not displace mandatory local law protections in other jurisdictions.
Customers outside the UK who experience a dispute with Synthesia may face significant practical barriers to pursuing claims, including the cost and complexity of litigating in English courts, though mandatory local law protections in some jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of this clause.
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"This Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.— Excerpt from Synthesia's Synthesia Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The exclusive English jurisdiction clause interacts with EU Regulation 1215/2012 (Brussels I Recast) for EU-based customers, which may limit the enforceability of exclusive jurisdiction clauses in favor of English courts where the customer is an EU consumer. However, as this agreement targets business customers, consumer protection carve-outs are less likely to apply. UK and EU data protection supervisory authorities retain independent jurisdiction over GDPR matters regardless of this clause. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. For EU-based enterprise customers, the post-Brexit status of English court judgments in EU member states means enforcement of English court rulings may require additional steps. US-based customers should assess whether this clause is practically enforceable in their jurisdiction and negotiate for alternative dispute mechanisms if needed. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU customers should note that mandatory EU consumer protection provisions cannot be contractually waived, and that GDPR rights and enforcement by supervisory authorities are not affected by contractual jurisdiction clauses. US customers in California and other states with strong consumer protection statutes may find local mandatory laws applicable regardless of this clause in certain contexts. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams in non-UK jurisdictions should evaluate whether the exclusive English jurisdiction clause is acceptable under their vendor contracting standards, and may wish to negotiate for international arbitration or a more neutral forum. The clause covers both contractual and non-contractual disputes. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm that local mandatory law protections in their operating jurisdictions are not displaced by this clause, particularly regarding data protection enforcement, and should assess the practical enforceability of English court judgments in their jurisdiction.
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For customers based outside the UK, particularly in the EU or US, this clause requires any legal dispute to be pursued in English courts, which may be impractical and expensive, and may limit the applicability of local consumer or data protection remedies.
Customers outside the UK who experience a dispute with Synthesia may face significant practical barriers to pursuing claims, including the cost and complexity of litigating in English courts, though mandatory local law protections in some jurisdictions may limit the enforceability of this clause.
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