Arbitration agreement draft pdf

This arbitration agreement is between , an individual a(n) (the "Claimant") and , an individual a(n) (the "Respondent").

The Claimant has a claim against the Respondent arising out of a dispute over (the "Dispute").

The parties have decided to refer to and finally resolve the Dispute through arbitration under the applicable rules (the "Rules") of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution rather than in court.

This agreement is intended to serve as the parties' submission of the Dispute to arbitration and sets forth the terms on which the arbitration will be conducted.

The parties therefore agree as follows:

1. SUBMITTAL TO ARBITRATION.

The parties shall not litigate their Dispute. The Dispute shall be determined finally by binding arbitration conducted before the Arbitrator described below under the provisions set forth in this agreement (the "Arbitration"). The parties will abide by and perform any ruling, judgment, or award issued by the Arbitrator, and any court having jurisdiction may enter judgment on the award.

2. INITIATION OF ARBITRATION.

To initiate the arbitration process, the Claimant must file a written claim with the governing authority. Claims can be filed at the office of , , , , or online at . The Claimant shall serve the claim on the Respondent in accordance with the Rules.

3. ARBITRATOR.

There shall be three arbitrators (the "Arbitrators"), appointed as follows: The parties have selected as the sole arbitrator (the "Arbitrator") for the resolution of the Dispute. The Arbitrator has reviewed this agreement and agreed to serve. If the Arbitrator becomes unable to serve for any reason, a replacement arbitrator will be promptly selected by the parties or, if the parties cannot agree, appointed by the Arbitrator . pursuant to the Rules.

4. HEARING.

The place of Arbitration shall be , . The Arbitrator s shall set the specific location, date, and time for the hearing in this case (the "Hearing") after consulting with the parties, and provide no fewer than twenty days' notice to each party when he or she has they have determined the specific location, date, and time.

5. APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES.

6. PRELIMINARY RELIEF.

Either party may apply to the Arbitrator s for injunctive relief to maintain the status quo until a final award is rendered or the Dispute is otherwise resolved. Any such preliminary measures ordered by the Arbitrator s may be specifically enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. Either party also may, without waiving any remedy under this agreement, apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for any interim or provisional relief reasonably necessary to protect the rights or property of either party.

7. DISCOVERY.

The Arbitrator s shall permit and facilitate such discovery as it determines they determine is appropriate in the circumstances, taking into account the needs of the parties, the needs of witnesses, and the desirability of making discovery fair, efficient, and cost-effective. Such discovery may include pre-hearing depositions, particularly depositions of witnesses who will not appear personally to testify, if there is a demonstrated need therefor. The Arbitrator s may issue orders to protect the confidentiality of proprietary information, trade secrets, and other sensitive information disclosed in discovery. The Arbitrator s may establish deadlines for exchanging evidence and exhibits, pre-marking exhibits, disclosing witnesses, and other pre-hearing matters in an appropriate case. Such measures will not be employed in every case, however, in an effort to maintain the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the arbitration process. Consistent with the expedited nature of arbitration, each party shall, on the written request of the other party, promptly provide the other party with copies of documents relevant to the issues raised by any claim, cross claim, or counterclaim. Any dispute regarding discovery, or the relevance or scope of the discovery, shall be determined by the Arbitrator chair of the arbitration panel , which determination shall be conclusive. All discovery shall be completed within 45 60 days following the appointment of the Arbitrator s .

8. CONDUCT OF HEARING.