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Disputes

Jurisdiction / Governing Law

Which state’s law applies and where disputes are heard.

A governing-law clause picks which state’s (or country’s) law interprets the contract; a forum/venue clause picks where disputes must be filed. A faraway forum can make it impractical for you to ever pursue a claim. Check whether the chosen law and location favor the other side.

In practice

“Governed by Delaware law; disputes resolved exclusively in Delaware courts” — burdensome if you live across the country.

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