This analysis describes what Walgreens'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
Fixing the governing law as Illinois regardless of where the user is located means the user's home state law does not apply in arbitration, which may affect the substantive rights and remedies available.
Regardless of where the user is located, their arbitration claims against Walgreens will be evaluated under Illinois law, excluding Illinois' choice of law principles, but including equitable principles.
How other platforms handle this
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws rules, and the proper venue for any disputes arising out of or relating to any of the same will be the arbitration venue set forth in Section 9, or if arbitration does not apply, then the state and fe...
This Agreement will be interpreted, construed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without reference to its choice of law principles.
The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., exclusively governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement and preempts state laws...
"The arbitrator will decide all claims in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its choice of law principles, including recognized principles of equity...Excerpt from Walgreens's Terms of Use
Get the research letter
Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.
Fixing the governing law as Illinois regardless of where the user is located means the user's home state law does not apply in arbitration, which may affect the substantive rights and remedies available.
Regardless of where the user is located, their arbitration claims against Walgreens will be evaluated under Illinois law, excluding Illinois' choice of law principles, but including equitable principles.
ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 266 platforms. See the full comparison.
No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Walgreens.