The FAA’s provisions, not state law, govern all questions of whether a dispute is subject to arbitration.</p> <p> <strong>Venue.</strong> The parties hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of California and agree that any litigation arising out of this agreement, whether in arbitration or judicial proceedings, shall be conducted in Sacramento County, California.</p> <p> <strong>Exception.</strong> Any claim or action for indemnification, contribution, interpleader or injunctive relief arising out of a Claim shall not be subject to arbitration.</p> <p> <strong>