What does Zelger say about the validity of a clause attributive de jurisdiction when there is no objective link to the designated member state's courts?

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This item tests the idea that a clause designating a specific court or forum can be effective even when there is no objective link between that forum and the contract or the parties. Zelger supports the view that party autonomy allows disputes to be heard in a neutral forum chosen by agreement, without needing an inherent connection to the designated courts. The key is that the parties have knowingly consented to a particular forum, and the clause is clear, valid, and not in violation of mandatory rules or public policy. This promotes predictability and reduces forum-shopping risk. Of course, enforcement can be limited by consumer protections, employee protections, or public-policy concerns, but in general the designation of a neutral forum remains valid without an objective linkage.