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    15. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, without regard to conflicts of laws provisions. Sole and exclusive jurisdiction for any action or proceeding arising out of or related to this agreement shall be an appropriate state or federal court located in the state of California.
    16. The Terms and Conditions constitutes the entire agreement between Citizens For Equality and You with respect to Your use of CitizensForEquality.org. Any cause of action You may have with respect to Your use of CitizensForEquality.org must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of the Terms and Conditions, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the Terms and Conditions, and the remainder of the Terms and Conditions shall continue in full force and effect.
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