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Jurisdiction

Determines the specific court or location where disputes related to the contract must be litigated, distinct from governing law.

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Specify which courts or locations have jurisdiction over disputes. This should be consistent with the Governing Law clause.
Sample Clauses
Source Sublease Agreement [DATADOG, INC.]
(2019-08-23) - DE - Services-Prepackaged Software

Sublandlord and Subtenant each hereby (a) irrevocably consents and submits to the jurisdiction of any Federal, state, county or municipal court sitting in the State of New York in respect to any action or proceeding concerning any matters arising out of or in any way relating to this Sublease; (b) irrevocably waives all objections as to venue and any and all rights it may have to seek a change of venue with respect to any such action or proceedings if the same is brought in New York City; (c) agrees that this Sublease and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by and construed, and all actions, proceedings and all controversies and disputes arising under or
Source Sublease Agreement [DATADOG, INC.]
(2019-08-23) - DE - Services-Prepackaged Software

Any action or proceeding in respect to any matters arising out of or relating to this Sublease shall be brought only in the State of [State], County of [County].
Source Share Purchase Agreement [HIGH TIDE INC.]
(2021-03-22) - Z4 - Retail-Retail Stores, NEC

Each Party irrevocably attorns and submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Alberta in respect of all matters arising under and in relation to this Agreement or the Arrangement and waives, to the fullest extent possible, the defence of an inconvenient forum or any similar defence to the maintenance of proceedings in such courts.
Source Office Lease [2U, INC.]
(2017-02-24) - DE - Services-Prepackaged Software

This Lease shall be governed by the Requirements of the jurisdiction in which the Building is located. There shall be no presumption that this Lease be construed more strictly against the party who itself or through its agent prepared it, it being agreed that all parties hereto have participated in the preparation of this Lease and that each party had the opportunity to consult legal counsel before the execution of this Lease.
Source Office Lease [2U, INC.]
(2017-02-24) - DE - Services-Prepackaged Software

This Lease shall be governed by the Requirements of the jurisdiction in which the Building is located. There shall be no presumption that this Lease be construed more strictly against the party who itself or through its agent prepared it, it being agreed that all parties hereto have participated in the preparation of this Lease and that each party had the opportunity to consult legal counsel before the execution of this Lease.
Source Preferred Share Purchase Agreement [17 EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.]
(2020-10-20) - E9 - Services-Educational Services

organized under the law of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
Source Preferred Share Purchase Agreement [17 EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.]
(2020-10-20) - E9 - Services-Educational Services

organized under the law of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
Source Investment Advisory Agreement [ADVISORS' INNER CIRCLE FUND III]
(2021-01-28) - DE -

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Delaware, and the Adviser consents to the jurisdiction of courts, both state and federal, in Delaware, with respect to any dispute under this Agreement.
Source Registration Rights Agreement [AT HOME GROUP INC.]
(2016-07-25) - DE - Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores

THE COMPANY AND EACH STOCKHOLDER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY CONSENTS TO SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LOCATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE FOR ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY (AND AGREES NOT TO COMMENCE ANY LITIGATION RELATING THERETO EXCEPT IN SUCH COURTS), WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION IN SUCH DELAWARE COURTS AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM THAT SUCH LITIGATION BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH DELAWARE COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.
Source Registration Statement (Form S-1) [4D MOLECULAR THERAPEUTICS, INC.]
(2019-09-30) - DE - Biological Products, (No Diagnostic Substances)

[State] [Standard.Industrial.Classification.Code] [I.R.S.Employer.Identification.Number] (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Source Housing Lease Contract [ACM RESEARCH, INC.]
(2017-09-13) - CA - Special Industry Machinery, NEC

Any dispute arising out of the performance of this Contract shall be resolved by the parties hereto through mutual negotiation. If no agreement is concluded through such negotiation, please lodge a lawsuit to the people's court where the Premises locate.
Source Licensing Agreement [AETERNA ZENTARIS INC.]
(2020-12-07) - A6 - Pharmaceutical Preparations

For any dispute relating to the validity, performance, construction or interpretation of this Agreement, exclusive jurisdiction shall vest with the Frankfurt am Main, Germany courts.
Source Common Stock Purchase Warrant [ALTERNUS ENERGY INC.]
(2019-08-13) - NV - Electric Services

All questions concerning governing law, jurisdiction, venue and the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Warrant shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Purchase Agreement.
Source Employment Agreement [APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.]
(2018-02-28) - DE - Semiconductors & Related Devices

Each party to this Agreement hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in [Location], for the purposes of any proceeding arising out of or based upon this Agreement.
Source Employment Agreement [APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.]
(2018-02-28) - DE - Semiconductors & Related Devices

The Company and Employee irrevocably and unconditionally consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in [Location] as the sole venue and location for any actions, suits, or proceedings arising out of or relating to any aspect of this Agreement and all issues arising out of or relating to the employment relationship between the Company and Employee.
Source Commercial Lease Agreement [ANTLER SCIENCE TWO PLC]
(2018-04-26) - Pharmaceutical Preparations

All actions or proceedings arising directly or indirectly hereunder may, at the option of Tenant, be litigated in courts having situs within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Guarantor hereby expressly consents to the jurisdiction of any local, state or federal court located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and consents that any service of process in such action or proceeding may be made by personal service upon any Guarantor wherever Guarantor may then be located or by certified or registered mail to Guarantor at the address specified below Guarantor's signature.
Source Primary Supplier Distribution Agreement [ARKO CORP.]
(2020-10-29) - DE - Retail-Convenience Stores

The Documents will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to applicable choice of law. Customer and Supplier agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts of Delaware for any dispute arising out of the sale of the Products or Custom Products by Supplier to Customer. Customer submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and hereby irrevocably submits, consents, and waives any objection to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts on the basis of venue, inconvenient forum, or otherwise.
Source Employment Contract [ARRIVAL]
(2020-12-15) - N4 - Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies

Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this agreement or its subject matter or formation (including non contractual disputes or claims).
Source Registration Rights Agreement [AT HOME GROUP INC.]
(2016-07-25) - DE - Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores

THE COMPANY AND EACH STOCKHOLDER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY CONSENTS TO SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LOCATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE FOR ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY (AND AGREES NOT TO COMMENCE ANY LITIGATION RELATING THERETO EXCEPT IN SUCH COURTS), WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION IN SUCH DELAWARE COURTS AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM THAT SUCH LITIGATION BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH DELAWARE COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.
Source Commercial Lease Agreement [ASV HOLDINGS, INC.]
(2017-03-24) - DE - Construction Machinery & Equip

19. Jurisdiction. The parties agree that the proper and exclusive forum and venue in all legal actions brought to enforce or construe any of the provisions of this sales order agreement shall be in the United States District Court, District of Delaware or, if federal jurisdiction is lacking in such legal action, in the Superior Court for New Castle County.
Source Restated Certificate of Incorporation [ATLAS HOLDINGS, INC.]
(2018-04-13) - Pharmaceutical Preparations

This Agreement shall be entered and enforced in any court having competent jurisdiction.