Disputes handled somewhere inconvenient
What this clause does
Where and how disputes must be resolved.
Why it hurts you
Arbitration in another country, with fees you must share and a class-action waiver, can cost more than the amount in dispute. The practical effect is that you never bring a claim at all.
What a fair version looks like
Your own jurisdiction, or a neutral one, with no class-action waiver.
Wording you can send back
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Creator's jurisdiction, and disputes shall be resolved in the courts located there.
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How to spot it
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