Uber's terms are interpreted under California law, regardless of where you live, with some exceptions for the arbitration clause and regional supplements.
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The choice of California law as governing law means that user rights under other states' or countries' consumer protection statutes may not apply to disputes under these terms, though courts in some jurisdictions may decline to enforce choice-of-law clauses that deprive consumers of mandatory local protections.
Interpretive note: The practical effect of the California choice-of-law clause on users in EU, UK, and other jurisdictions with mandatory consumer protection laws depends on applicable private international law rules and local court practice.
The agreement states that California law governs interpretation and enforcement of these terms for all users globally, subject to exceptions for the arbitration clause and regional supplements; consumers in other jurisdictions may have statutory protections that applicable law would nonetheless preserve regardless of this clause.
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"These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., without giving effect to any conflict of law principles, except as may be otherwise provided in the Arbitration Agreement above or in supplemental terms applicable to your region.— Excerpt from Uber's Uber Terms of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Choice-of-law clauses designating California law engage consumer protection statutes in states and countries where users reside, many of which provide mandatory protections that courts may preserve regardless of contractual choice-of-law. In the EU, Rome I Regulation may require that consumers retain protections under the law of their habitual residence notwithstanding a contractual choice of foreign law. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The California choice-of-law clause is standard for US-headquartered platforms, but creates complexity for multinational user bases. EU and UK users, in particular, may retain statutory rights under local law that courts would apply regardless of this clause. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA users are protected by Rome I Regulation provisions preserving mandatory consumer law protections of the user's home jurisdiction. UK users retain similar protections under UK private international law. Users in jurisdictions with strong consumer protection statutes may find that local mandatory rules apply regardless of the California choice-of-law. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise customers negotiating commercial agreements with Uber should consider whether California law governing provisions adequately address their commercial relationship or whether a negotiated choice of law is appropriate. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams operating in the EU, UK, or other jurisdictions with mandatory consumer protections should not assume that the California choice-of-law clause supersedes local mandatory law. Legal teams should map which user protections under local law survive the choice-of-law clause and ensure operational compliance accordingly.
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The choice of California law as governing law means that user rights under other states' or countries' consumer protection statutes may not apply to disputes under these terms, though courts in some jurisdictions may decline to enforce choice-of-law clauses that deprive consumers of mandatory local protections.
The agreement states that California law governs interpretation and enforcement of these terms for all users globally, subject to exceptions for the arbitration clause and regional supplements; consumers in other jurisdictions may have statutory protections that applicable law would nonetheless preserve regardless of this clause.
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