“You agree that any dispute, claim, or cause of action of any sort that might arise between the parties will be governed by this Agreement and the laws of the State of California and applicable United States federal law, without regard to any conflict of laws principles.”
This analysis describes what Twitch's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
Regardless of where the user is located, California law and U.S. federal law control all disputes, which may disadvantage users whose home jurisdiction offers different or stronger protections.
If a dispute arises with Twitch, California law and applicable U.S. federal law will apply to that dispute, no matter where you reside.
How other platforms handle this
California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
The Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding conflicts of law provisions.
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...
"You agree that any dispute, claim, or cause of action of any sort that might arise between the parties will be governed by this Agreement and the laws of the State of California and applicable United States federal law, without regard to any conflict of laws principles.Excerpt from Twitch's Terms of Service
Get the weekly coverage letter
Companies change their terms without announcing it. We capture governance documents, compare each new version with the last, and publish what changed, with the source text behind it. One email a week on what we found and what we could not reach.
Regardless of where the user is located, California law and U.S. federal law control all disputes, which may disadvantage users whose home jurisdiction offers different or stronger protections.
If a dispute arises with Twitch, California law and applicable U.S. federal law will apply to that dispute, no matter where you reside.
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 264 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Twitch.