These Terms are governed by US law, and the English version of the Terms is the official version — any translated versions don't change your legal rights or obligations.
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This provision establishes a single authoritative version of the contractual terms to prevent ambiguity in contract interpretation across multiple language versions. By designating English as the governing language, the provision creates a clear standard for dispute resolution and contract administration regardless of which translation a user may reference.
Non-English-speaking users who rely on translated versions of the Terms may be bound by provisions they did not fully understand, as only the English version is legally controlling.
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"We may translate these Terms into various languages for your convenience. Nevertheless, the English version governs your relationship with Yelp, and any inconsistencies among the different versions will be resolved in favor of the English version available here.— Excerpt from Yelp's Yelp Terms of Service
The English-language supremacy clause may conflict with EU and certain national language requirements for consumer contracts in EEA member states, including France's Loi Toubon. Legal teams with EU operations should assess whether this clause is enforceable for EEA users under Yelp Ireland Ltd.
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This provision establishes a single authoritative version of the contractual terms to prevent ambiguity in contract interpretation across multiple language versions. By designating English as the governing language, the provision creates a clear standard for dispute resolution and contract administration regardless of which translation a user may reference.
Non-English-speaking users who rely on translated versions of the Terms may be bound by provisions they did not fully understand, as only the English version is legally controlling.
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