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CIAM Model Contract Clauses

To have disputes resolved by CIAM ADR Center, it is recommended that the following clauses are included in all contracts or agreements.

CIAM Model Arbitration Clauses

“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. The parties agree that the provisions of the CIAM Arbitration Rules relating to emergency arbitrators shall apply. The award rendered by the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration, except that the provisions relating to emergency arbitrators shall not apply. The award rendered by the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Expedited Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. The award rendered by the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by a sole arbitrator appointed and administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. The award rendered by the sole arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by three arbitrators appointed and administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. The award rendered by the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. The tribunal shall consist of [one/three] arbitrator(s). The seat of arbitration shall be [City, Country]. The language of the arbitration shall be [English]. The award rendered by the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.”

CIAM Model Mediation Clauses

“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be submitted to mediation administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules in force at the time of commencement of the mediation. The mediator shall be appointed in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules. The mediation shall take place in [City, Country] and the language of the mediation shall be [English]. Any settlement reached by the parties shall be recorded in writing and shall be binding upon the parties in accordance with its terms.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall first be submitted to mediation administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules in force at the time of commencement of the mediation. If the dispute has not been resolved within [30] days from the commencement of mediation, or such other period as the parties may agree, the dispute shall thereafter be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by CIAM in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. The seat of arbitration shall be [City, Country] and the language of the proceedings shall be [English].”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be submitted to mediation administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules in force at the time of commencement of the mediation. The mediation proceedings, communications, documents and information exchanged for the purposes of the mediation shall be treated as confidential to the extent provided by the applicable CIAM Mediation Rules and applicable law.”

CIAM Post-Dispute & Hybrid Dispute Resolution Clauses

“The undersigned parties hereby agree that the dispute concerning [insert a brief and accurate description of the dispute] shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. The award rendered by the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties, and judgment upon the award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.”
“The undersigned parties hereby agree that the dispute concerning [insert a brief and accurate description of the dispute] shall be submitted to mediation administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules in force at the time of commencement of the mediation. The mediator shall be appointed in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules. Any settlement reached by the parties shall be recorded in writing and shall be binding upon the parties in accordance with its terms.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules in force at the time of commencement of the mediation. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation within [30] days, or such other period as the parties may agree, the unresolved dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by CIAM in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. The mediator shall not act as arbitrator unless expressly agreed by all parties in writing and permitted under the applicable CIAM Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be [City, Country] and the language of the arbitration shall be [English].”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration. Following the commencement of arbitration, the parties may, by agreement, submit the dispute to mediation administered by CIAM in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules. Where the parties reach a settlement during the mediation, the settlement may be recorded in an agreed form and, where permitted by the applicable CIAM Rules and applicable law, incorporated into a consent award.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be referred to the parties’ authorised representatives for good-faith negotiation. If the dispute is not resolved within [14] days of written notice of the dispute, it shall be submitted to mediation administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) in accordance with the CIAM Mediation Rules in force at the time of commencement of the mediation. If the dispute remains unresolved within [30] days after commencement of the mediation, or such other period as the parties may agree, the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by CIAM in accordance with the CIAM Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration.”
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the arbitration agreement between the parties. Where the parties are unable to agree on the appointment of an arbitrator or where the applicable arbitration agreement or rules require an appointing authority, the parties agree that the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) shall act as the appointing authority in accordance with the applicable CIAM Appointment Procedures and/or Rules in force at the time the request for appointment is made.”

CIAM Model Contract Clauses

These model clauses provide suggested wording for incorporating CIAM arbitration, mediation and hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms into contracts and agreements.