All legal disputes with Target are governed by Minnesota law and must be brought in Minnesota courts — even if you live in another state with stronger consumer protection laws.
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The governing law and venue clause specifies the legal framework for interpreting the agreement's terms and establishes the procedural location where disputes must be litigated, rather than permitting parties to pursue claims in other jurisdictions.
Target updated its Terms and Conditions on June 10, 2026, modifying provisions related to dispute resolution, account management, and service usage. The updated terms continue to include arbitration agreements, class action waivers, and jury trial waivers as part of the dispute resolution framework. The extent to which individual provisions were modified materially cannot be assessed from the available diff; consumers should review the complete updated Terms and Conditions at Target.com to understand specific changes to provisions affecting their rights.
View change record →Target removed specific language that explained how Target Circle Bonus rewards are earned, calculated, and reflected in customer accounts across different purchase methods (online, in-store, Same Day Delivery, Order Pickup, Drive Up). Previously, the terms clarified that online orders counted as one transaction unless they included Target Plus items or used Same Day Delivery, and specified timing for when bonuses would appear (24 hours for in-store, upon shipment/pickup/delivery for online). Without this clarity, customers must now rely on in-app displays or support channels to understand exactly how their purchases contribute to bonus eligibility, which may create confusion about reward calculation or disputes over earned benefits.
View change record →Target's updated Terms and Conditions now include explicit governance for its Target Circle loyalty program and Target Circle 360 membership. The updated terms establish that membership is voluntary and that by joining or continuing to use the program, members agree to Target Circle-specific terms and the Privacy Policy in effect at that time. The terms authorize Target to update the Target Circle Terms, the Target App, or the website at any time without advance notice, with continued program participation constituting acceptance of those updates. You can choose not to join Target Circle or can stop participating in the program to avoid binding yourself to these updated terms.
View change record →If you live in California or another state with strong consumer protection laws, this clause attempts to apply Minnesota law to your dispute instead, which could reduce your legal remedies — though courts may still apply your home state's mandatory consumer protection statutes.
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In the EU and EEA, the choice of Texas governing law shall not apply only where a mandatory consumer protection law explicitly prohibits such choice of law provisions.
For any claims that are not subject to arbitration...U.S. Residents: Delaware law; venue exclusively in the state or federal courts in New Castle County, Delaware
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and the United States without regard to conflicts of laws provisions
"This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of this Agreement shall be governed by the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.Excerpt from Target's Terms and Conditions
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Choice-of-law clauses in consumer contracts are evaluated under the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws §187 and the UCC §1-301 (for goods transactions).
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The governing law and venue clause specifies the legal framework for interpreting the agreement's terms and establishes the procedural location where disputes must be litigated, rather than permitting parties to pursue claims in other jurisdictions.
If you live in California or another state with strong consumer protection laws, this clause attempts to apply Minnesota law to your dispute instead, which could reduce your legal remedies — though courts may still apply your home state's mandatory consumer protection statutes.
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