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.
California customers using Target's same-day delivery service will now pay a CA Shipt Shopper Benefit Fee in addition to standard delivery costs, according to the updated terms. The terms do not specify the fee amount, structure, or whether it applies to all same-day orders or only certain product categories. Consumers in California should review their receipt or account details to understand the exact fee amount and whether it was previously being charged but undisclosed, or if this represents a new charge.
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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"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 Target 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). California courts apply the Nedlloyd Lines test (3 Cal.4th 459 (1992)) to determine whether a foreign choice-of-law clause overrides California consumer protection statutes — California's CLRA (Cal. Civ. Code §1751) expressly voids any waiver of its provisions, including choice-of-law clauses that purport to apply a less protective law. FTC Act Section 5 applies if the clause is used to deny consumers mandatory protections. (2)
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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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