“You agree that these Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. excluding that body of law pertaining to conflict of laws.”
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Specifying California law as the governing standard determines which legal rules apply to disputes and excludes choice-of-law doctrines that might otherwise apply another jurisdiction's law.
Regardless of where you are located, California law applies to any interpretation or dispute arising under the Terms of Use.
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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.
"You agree that these Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. excluding that body of law pertaining to conflict of laws.Excerpt from Wealthfront's Terms of Service
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Specifying California law as the governing standard determines which legal rules apply to disputes and excludes choice-of-law doctrines that might otherwise apply another jurisdiction's law.
Regardless of where you are located, California law applies to any interpretation or dispute arising under the Terms of Use.
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