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Standard ADR Clauses
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Standard Commercial ADR Clauses
Standard Commercial ADR Clauses
Commercial Arbitration Clause
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Commercial Arbitration Clause with AI Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, including but not limited to any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the design, development, license, sale, or use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, large language model, or generative AI systems, tools, or products, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Commercial Clause with Mediation then Arbitration Language
If a dispute arises from or relates to this contract or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration. The parties further agree that any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Commercial Arbitration Clause with Concurrent Mediation Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties agree to try to settle the dispute, after a demand for arbitration is filed, by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures. Such mediation shall proceed concurrently with arbitration and shall not be a condition precedent to any stage of the arbitration.
Construction Arbitration Clause
Construction Arbitration Clause
Construction Arbitration Clause
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Construction Arbitration Clause with AI Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, including but not limited to any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the design, development, license, sale, or use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, large language model, or generative AI systems, tools, or products, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Construction Clause with Mediation then Arbitration Language
If a dispute arises from or relates to this contract or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Construction Industry Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration. The parties further agree that any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Construction Arbitration Clause with Concurrent Mediation Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties agree to try to settle the dispute, after a demand for arbitration is filed, by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Construction Industry Mediation Procedures. Such mediation shall proceed concurrently with arbitration and shall not be a condition precedent to any stage of the arbitration.
Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration Clause
Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration Clause
Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration Clause
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration Clause with AI Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, including but not limited to any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the design, development, license, sale, or use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, large language model, or generative AI systems, tools, or products, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Clause with Mediation then Arbitration Language
If a dispute arises from or relates to this contract or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Construction Industry Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration. The parties further agree that any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration Clause with Concurrent Mediation Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties agree to try to settle the dispute, after a demand for arbitration is filed, by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Construction Industry Mediation Procedures. Such mediation shall proceed concurrently with arbitration and shall not be a condition precedent to any stage of the arbitration.
Standard Employment/Workplace ADR Clauses
Standard Employment/Workplace ADR Clauses
Employment/Workplace Arbitration Clause
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Employment Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Employment/Workplace Arbitration Clause with AI Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, including but not limited to any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the design, development, license, sale, or use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, large language model, or generative AI systems, tools, or products, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Employment Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Employment/Workplace Clause with Mediation then Arbitration Language
If a dispute arises from or relates to this contract or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Employment Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration. The parties further agree that any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Employment Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Employment/Workplace Arbitration Clause with Concurrent Mediation Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Employment Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties agree to try to settle the dispute, after a demand for arbitration is filed, by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Employment Mediation Procedures. Such mediation shall proceed concurrently with arbitration and shall not be a condition precedent to any stage of the arbitration.
Standard International ADR Clauses
Standard International ADR Clauses
International Arbitration Clause
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be determined by arbitration administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules.
International Arbitration Clause with AI Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, including but not limited to any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the design, development, license, sale, or use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, large language model, or generative AI systems, tools, or products, shall be determined by arbitration administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules.
International Clause with Mediation then Arbitration Language
If a dispute arises from or relates to this contract or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to try and settle the dispute by mediation, administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution under its Mediation Rules. If settlement is not reached within 60 days after service of a written demand formediation, administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution under its Mediation Rules. If settlement is not reached within 60 days after service of a written demand for mediation, any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract shall be settled by arbitration administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules.
International Arbitration Clause with Concurrent Mediation Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be determined by arbitration administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules. The parties agree to try to settle the dispute, after a demand for arbitration is filed, by mediation administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution under its International Mediation Rules. Such mediation shall proceed concurrently with arbitration and shall not be a condition precedent to any stage of the arbitration.
Standard Healthcare ADR Clauses
Standard Healthcare ADR Clauses
Healthcare Arbitration Clause
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Healthcare Payor Provider Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Healthcare Arbitration Clause with AI Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, including but not limited to any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the design, development, license, sale, or use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, large language model, or generative AI systems, tools, or products, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Healthcare Payor Provider Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Healthcare Clause with Mediation then Arbitration Language
If a dispute arises from or relates to this contract or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Healthcare Payor Provider Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration. The parties further agree that any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Healthcare Payor Provider Arbitration Rules and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Healthcare Arbitration Clause with Concurrent Mediation Language
Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Healthcare Payor Provider Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties agree to try to settle the dispute, after a demand for arbitration is filed, by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures. Such mediation shall proceed concurrently with arbitration and shall not be a condition precedent to any stage of the arbitration.
Labor Arbitration Clause
Labor Arbitration Clause
Any dispute, claim, or grievance arising from or relating to the interpretation or application of this agreement shall be submitted to arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Labor Arbitration Rules. The parties further agree to accept the arbitrator’s award as final and binding on them.
Standard Mediation Clauses
Standard Mediation Clauses
Mediation Clause
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this contract, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute resolution procedure.
Mediation then Arbitration Clause
The parties hereby submit the following dispute to mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures [the clause may also provide for the qualifications of the mediator(s), the method for allocating fees and expenses, the locale of meetings, time limits, or any other item of concern to the parties].
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- Confidentiality
- Non-payment of arbitration expenses
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