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This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the laws of the United States, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with federal law and any applicable laws of the State of New York (without regard for conflicts of law principles).
the laws of California, other than its conflict-of-laws principles, govern these Terms and any claims and disputes (whether contract, tort, or otherwise) arising out of or relating to these Terms or their subject matter.
"This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision...Excerpt from Windsurf's Cognition Platform Terms of Service
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The clause states: “This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision...”
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