For users outside the EU/EFTA/UK, all disputes must be brought exclusively in Texas courts (Wichita County or Tarrant County) under Texas law, with a fallback to binding AAA arbitration before a retired federal judge if the Texas venue clause is found unenforceable. The arbitration is conducted in English in Tarrant County, Texas, with each party bearing its own costs unless the arbitrator determines claims were frivolous.
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This provision establishes exclusive Texas venue and Texas governing law for all disputes for non-EU/UK users, including disputes arising from content, account termination, and patent claims. The arbitration fallback, which was newly introduced in the October 9, 2026 version of the terms, requires arbitration to be administered by the AAA before a retired federal judge if the primary forum selection clause is unenforceable, with the arbitrator prohibited from granting injunctive relief and the award final and binding with waived appeal rights.
⚠ Disputes arising after October 9, 2026 will proceed under Texas law and exclusive Texas venue or AAA arbitration as stated in the terms if no action is taken to contest the agreement
⚠ The arbitration award, if arbitration is invoked, is stated to be final and binding with waived appeal rights to the maximum extent permitted by law
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Compare across platforms →"The laws of the State of Texas, excluding its choice of law provisions, will govern these Terms and any dispute that arises between you and us, notwithstanding any other agreement between you and us to the contrary. Notwithstanding any other agreement to the contrary, all disputes related to these Terms, the Services, or any patents — including without limitation disputes related to or arising from any Content (whether your or others' Content), or your or others' use of the Services or the complete or partial termination thereof — shall be brought and must proceed exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Wichita County or Tarrant County, Texas, United States, and you and we consent to personal jurisdiction in those forums and waive any objection as to inconvenient forum. If, for any reason, the forum selection clause in the above paragraph is deemed unenforceable as to your dispute, then you and we agree to binding arbitration of the dispute administered by the American Arbitration Association before an arbitrator who shall be a retired federal district or appellate court judge. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language in Tarrant County, Texas, except as required by law.Excerpt from X's Terms of Service
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This provision establishes exclusive Texas venue and Texas governing law for all disputes for non-EU/UK users, including disputes arising from content, account termination, and patent claims. The arbitration fallback, which was newly introduced in the October 9, 2026 version of the terms, requires arbitration to be administered by the AAA before a retired federal judge if the primary forum selection …
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