“These Terms and any claims...will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.”
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Designating California law as governing law determines which legal standards and protections apply to any dispute, regardless of where the user is located.
The updated terms restrict platform access for users under 14 in Florida, narrowing the age group that can use the full Platform to those 14 and older in that state. Users under 14 in Florida must use the separate Under 13 Experience, which limits data collection and includes additional safety protections. Additionally, the revised liability exemptions now explicitly state that TikTok is not liable for suspension or termination of accounts, meaning users cannot seek damages for account loss under the terms of service.
View change record →Users' legal claims against TikTok will be evaluated under California law, and conflict of law principles that might otherwise direct the dispute to another jurisdiction are excluded.
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This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws...
"These Terms and any claims...will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.Excerpt from TikTok's Terms of Service
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Designating California law as governing law determines which legal standards and protections apply to any dispute, regardless of where the user is located.
Users' legal claims against TikTok will be evaluated under California law, and conflict of law principles that might otherwise direct the dispute to another jurisdiction are excluded.
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