Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

9.1 Governing Law

These Terms, and all policies incorporated herein, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], United States of America, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded from application to any transaction or dispute arising under or related to these Terms.

9.2 Mandatory Informal Resolution

Prior to initiating any formal dispute proceeding, both parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site. You must send a written Notice of Dispute to Artificial Objects LLC, [Street Address, City, State, ZIP], or to legal@artificialobjects.com, describing the nature of the dispute and the specific relief sought. The Company will respond within thirty (30) calendar days. Neither party may initiate formal proceedings until this thirty (30)-day informal resolution period has expired without resolution.

9.3 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or related to these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or any transaction with us shall be finally resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect, which are incorporated herein by reference. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language. The seat of arbitration shall be in [Your State], unless the parties mutually agree in writing to an alternative location or to proceed by video/telephone. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to legal@artificialobjects.com within thirty (30) calendar days of first accepting these Terms. Opting out does not affect any other provision of these Terms.

9.4 Class Action & Collective Action Waiver

YOU AND ARTIFICIAL OBJECTS LLC EACH IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING IN ANY FORUM. CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT AND RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. IF FOR ANY REASON A CLAIM PROCEEDS IN COURT RATHER THAN IN ARBITRATION, YOU AND

ARTIFICIAL OBJECTS LLC EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. The foregoing class

action waiver is an essential material term of these Terms. If the waiver is found unenforceable, the entire arbitration agreement shall be deemed null and void.

9.5 Jurisdiction for Non-Arbitrable Claims

For any matter not subject to arbitration (including, without limitation, CCPA-related claims that may not be compelled to arbitration, intellectual property disputes, or emergency injunctive relief), you irrevocably consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in [Your State], and you waive any objection to jurisdiction, venue, or inconvenient forum in such courts.

9.6 Time Limitation on Claims

ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, YOUR USE OF THE SITE, OR ANY PRODUCT PURCHASE MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE. IF NOT FILED WITHIN THIS PERIOD, THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.