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The clause specifies the legal framework and venue for dispute resolution, establishing Washington law as the substantive law governing the relationship and centralizing litigation in a specific geographic jurisdiction rather than allowing suits in other jurisdictions where users may be located.
Users must bring non-arbitrable disputes in King County, Washington courts rather than courts in their own state or jurisdiction, and all claims are evaluated under Washington state law regardless of where the user resides or where the dispute arises.
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"These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and Zillow that is not subject to arbitration or cannot be heard in small claims court will be resolved exclusively by the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington.— Excerpt from Zillow's Zillow Terms of Use
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The clause specifies the legal framework and venue for dispute resolution, establishing Washington law as the substantive law governing the relationship and centralizing litigation in a specific geographic jurisdiction rather than allowing suits in other jurisdictions where users may be located.
Users must bring non-arbitrable disputes in King County, Washington courts rather than courts in their own state or jurisdiction, and all claims are evaluated under Washington state law regardless of where the user resides or where the dispute arises.
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