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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...
California law will govern these Terms except for its conflicts of laws principles.
the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration provision; the arbitrator shall apply California law to all other matters.
"Governing Law and Venue You agree that, except to the extent inconsistent with or preempted by federal law and except as otherwise stated in this user agreement, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern this user agreement and any claim or dispute that has arisen or may arise between you and PayPalExcerpt from Venmo's User Agreement
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The clause states: “Governing Law and Venue You agree that, except to the extent inconsistent with or preempted by federal law and except as otherwise stated in this user agreement, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern this user agreement and any …”
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