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The clause specifies the legal framework and forum for dispute resolution when court proceedings occur. It centralizes venue in a single California county, which defines the procedural and jurisdictional parameters for non-arbitrated litigation.
Users agree that California law applies to interpretation of the Terms and that any court-litigated disputes (those outside the arbitration requirement) must be brought in Santa Clara County courts rather than courts in the user's home state or location.
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"These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions of such laws. For any disputes which are not subject to arbitration and must be resolved in court, you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Santa Clara County, California.— Excerpt from TikTok's TikTok Terms of Service
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The clause specifies the legal framework and forum for dispute resolution when court proceedings occur. It centralizes venue in a single California county, which defines the procedural and jurisdictional parameters for non-arbitrated litigation.
Users agree that California law applies to interpretation of the Terms and that any court-litigated disputes (those outside the arbitration requirement) must be brought in Santa Clara County courts rather than courts in the user's home state or location.
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