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This clause determines the substantive law framework and mandatory forum for dispute resolution, eliminating the possibility of litigation in other jurisdictions and establishing California as the exclusive venue for all claims regardless of where the user or dispute originates.
Users must pursue any claims against YouTube through courts in Santa Clara County, California under California law, rather than through courts in their own jurisdiction. The provision requires users' consent to personal jurisdiction in California courts as a condition of service use.
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"All claims arising out of or relating to these terms or the Service will be governed by California law, except California's conflict of laws rules, and will be litigated exclusively in the federal or state courts of Santa Clara County, California, USA. You and YouTube consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.— Excerpt from YouTube Ads's YouTube Terms of Service
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This clause determines the substantive law framework and mandatory forum for dispute resolution, eliminating the possibility of litigation in other jurisdictions and establishing California as the exclusive venue for all claims regardless of where the user or dispute originates.
Users must pursue any claims against YouTube through courts in Santa Clara County, California under California law, rather than through courts in their own jurisdiction. The provision requires users' consent to personal jurisdiction in California courts as a condition of service use.
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