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you consent as part of these Terms to venue for such cases exclusively in these courts.
"If you live in the European Region, WhatsApp Ireland Limited provides the Services to you under this Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.Excerpt from WhatsApp's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “If you live in the European Region, WhatsApp Ireland Limited provides the Services to you under this Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.”
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