KERLA LAW TIMES

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16. This End User Agreement and its Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Indian law.

17. All disputes relating to this End User Licence Agreement and its Terms and Conditions or claims arising therefrom will be subject exclusively to the jurisdiction of courts / forums / tribunals at Ernakulam, Kerala only.

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19. These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice.