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Arbitration Clause| All disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract, or in respect of any legal relationship associated therewith or derived therefrom, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre pursuant to its Rules. The place of arbitration shall be Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
Mediation Clause| The parties agree to attempt to resolve all disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract, or in respect of any legal relationship associated with it or from it, by mediated negotiation with the assistance of a neutral person appointed by the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre administered under its Mediation Rules. |
In order to combine mediation with arbitration and therefore ensure a binding resolution, we suggest you add the following additional paragraph to the mediation clause set out above: | If the dispute cannot be settled within 30 days after the mediator has been appointed, or such other period agreed to in writing by the parties, the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre, pursuant to its Rules. In the absence of any written agreement otherwise, the place of arbitration shall be Vancouver, British Columbia. ADR Clause Encompassing Negotiation, Mediation and Binding Arbitrations |
All Inclusive ClauseAmicable Negotiation
The parties agree that, both during and after the performance of their responsibilities under this Agreement, each of them shall make bona fide efforts to resolve any disputes arising between them by amicable negotiations and provide frank, candid and timely disclosure of all relevant facts, information and documents to facilitate those negotiations. | Efficient Process
The parties further agree to use their best efforts to conduct any dispute resolution procedures herein as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. | Mediation
The parties agree to attempt to resolve all disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract, or in respect of any legal relationship associated with it or from it, by mediated negotiation with the assistance of a neutral person appointed by the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre administered under its Commercial Mediation Rules. | Arbitration
If the dispute cannot be settled within 30 days after the mediator has been appointed, or such other period agreed to in writing by the parties, the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre, pursuant to its Rules. In the absence of any written agreement otherwise, the place of arbitration shall be Vancouver, British Columbia. |
The following matters should also be considered by parties for inclusion in dispute resolution provisions of contracts:
- specific qualifications of the mediator and/or arbitrator including, but not limited to language, technical training, nationality and legal training;
- place of arbitration hearing or mediation conference
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