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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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The Services are provided by [COMPANY NAME] (\"COMPANY NAME\"), located at [ADRESSE, CITY, STATE, COUNTRY] By using our Services, you are agreeing to these terms. Please read these Terms and Conditions (\"Terms\", \"Terms and Conditions\") carefully before using the http://www.[YOURWEBSITE].com website and the mobile application (the \"Service\") operated by [COMPANY NAME] (\"us\", \"we\", or \"our\"). Our Services are very diverse, so sometimes additional terms or product requirements (including age requirements) may apply. Additional terms will be available with the relevant Services, and those additional terms become part of your agreement with us if you use those Services. Terminology The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer notice, and any or all Agreements: \"Client\", \"You\" and \"Your\" refer to you, the person accessing this website and accepting the Company's terms and conditions. \"The Company\", \"Ourselves\", \"We\" and \"Us\" refer to our Company. \"Party\", \"Parties\" or \"Us\" refers to both the Customer and ourselves, or either the Customer or ourselves. All terms refer to the offer, acceptance and consideration of payment necessary to undertake the process of our assistance to the Client in the most appropriate manner, whether through formal meetings of a fixed duration, or by any other means, with the express purpose of meeting the Client's needs in terms of providing the Company's declared services / products, in accordance with and subject to applicable US laws. Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capital letters and/or plural, and/or these terms, is considered interchangeable and therefore a reference to them. Using our Services You must follow any policies made available to you within the Services. Don't misuse our Services. For example, don't interfere with our Services or try to access them using a method other than the interface and the instructions that we provide. You may use our Services only as permitted by law, including applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations. We may suspend or stop providing our Services to you if you do not comply with our terms or policies or if we are investigating suspected misconduct. Using our Services does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights in our Services or the content you access. You may not use content from our Services unless you obtain permission from its owner or are otherwise permitted by law. These terms do not grant you the right to use any branding or logos used in our Services. Don't remove, obscure, or alter any legal notices displayed in or along with our Services. In connection with your use of the Services, we may send you service announcements, administrative messages, and other information. You may opt out of some of those communications. Some of our Services are available on mobile devices. Do not use such Services in a way that distracts you and prevents you from obeying traffic or safety laws. Privacy Statement We are committed to protecting your privacy. [COMPANY NAME]'s privacy policies explain how we treat your personal data and protect your privacy when you use our Services. By using our Services, you agree that [COMPANY NAME] can use such data in accordance with our privacy policies. Only authorized employees within the company who, in the course of their duties, can access and use information collected from individual customers. We are constantly reviewing our systems and data to ensure the best possible service to our customers. Government authorities have created specific offences for unauthorized actions against computer systems and data. We will investigate such actions with a view to bringing legal action and/or civil action for damages against those responsible. Purchases If you wish to purchase any product or service made available through the Service (\"Purchase\"), you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to your Purchase including, without limitation, your [SPECIFY]. Subscriptions Some parts of the Service are billed on a subscription basis (\"Subscription(s)\"). You will be billed in advance on a recurring [SPECIFY]. Software in our Services When a Service requires or includes downloadable software, this software may update automatically on your device once a new version or feature is available. Some Services may let you adjust your automatic update settings. 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Business uses of our Services If you are using our Services on behalf of a business, that business accepts these terms","Terms And Conditions","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/terms-and-conditions-D12667.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12667.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12667.xml",{"title":151,"description":6},"terms and conditions",[153,154],{"label":17,"url":94},{"label":17,"url":94},"terms conditions","/template/terms-and-conditions-D12667",{"description":158,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":159,"pages":160,"size":86,"extension":10,"preview":161,"thumb":162,"svgFrame":163,"seoMetadata":164,"parents":166,"keywords":165,"url":171},"SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT This Shareholders Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Company\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [FIRST SHAREHOLDER NAME] (the \"First Shareholder\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SECOND SHAREHOLDER NAME] (the \"Second Shareholder\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [THIRD SHAREHOLDER NAME] (the \"Third Shareholder\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the present distribution of shares of the Company is as follows: Name Number of Shares WHEREAS, in order to insure the harmonious and successful management and control of the Company, and to provide for an orderly and fair disposition of shares of common stock of the Company now or hereafter owned by any Shareholder; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties hereto, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree as follows: Definitions and organisation of the company \"Offering Shareholder\" means any Shareholder, or his personal representatives, heirs, administrators, and executors, as the case may be, who pursuant to this Agreement must or does offer all or any of his Shares to the Company or the Continuing Shareholders. \"Continuing Shareholders\" means all Shareholders other than an Offering Shareholder. \"Shares\" means shares of Common Stock of the Company now or hereafter owned by any Shareholder. \"Buyer\" means the Company or those Continuing Shareholders who purchase an Offering Shareholder's Shares pursuant to this Agreement. \"Management Shareholder\" means First Shareholder, Second Shareholder and Third Shareholder. ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY The affairs of the Company will be managed by a board of [NUMBER] directors unless changed by a unanimous Directors' Resolution. The present directors of the Company are [DIRECTORS' NAMES]. It is agreed that [SHAREHOLDERS' NAMES] shall each be entitled to elect one director to the board of directors of the Company so long as each is a Shareholder. Two (2) directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting of the board of directors. At all meetings of the board of directors, every motion to be carried must receive a majority of the votes cast, subject to the provisions of subparagraphs 2.4 and 2.5. Unless otherwise agreed, board meetings will be held at the head office of the Company. In the event that a nominee to the Board of one of the Shareholders shall fail to vote and act as a director to carry out the provisions of this agreement, then the shareholders agree to exercise their right as shareholders of the Company and in accordance with the Articles of the Company to remove such nominee from the Board and to elect in the place or stead thereof such individual who will use his/her best efforts to carry out the provisions of this agreement but only in the event that the Shareholder whose nominee has been removed fails to appoint a successor within a period of fourteen days from the date such nominee has been removed. The election, appointment and determination of officers and the auditors and advisors of the Company, the defining of their duties and functions and the salaries and remuneration to be paid to them will be a function of the board of directors. Until changed by the board of directors, the Officers of the Company and their annual salaries shall be: Office Held: Director: [NAME] [SALARY] Secretary: [NAME] [SALARY] All direct out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed provided these falls within guidelines set out by the Board of Directors from time to time. Until otherwise agreed, each officer of the Company will commit to spending his/her full time on the affairs of the Company. Until changed by the board of directors, the auditors and advisors of the Company shall be: Auditor: Legal Advisors: There shall be kept, in such bank or banks (including trust companies) as may be determined by the board of directors, bank accounts of the Company in which shall be deposited all monies received by the Company in the course of carrying on business from time to time. All payments on account of the Company shall be made by cheques drawn on the bank account and all cheques, drafts or other instruments drawn and made for the purposes of the business of the Company shall be executed by such directors, officers or employees as may from time to time be authorized so to do by the board of directors. Subject to paragraph 2.6, all decisions relating to the management and control of the business of the Company shall be determined by the board of directors of the Company, provided always that the following matters shall be determined by a Special Directors' Resolution: any capital expenditures greater than xxxx; any lease commitments greater than xxxx; the acquisition of any business interests by the Company; the elections of officers of the Company; the payment of any cash dividends or stock dividends to Shareholders of the Company; the issuance of any debt obligations of the Company; the disposal of the whole or any part of the business, undertaking, or assets of the Company outside the normal course of business of the Company the transfer of any shares of the Company; changes or variations in the objects or powers of the Company; the liquidation or winding up of the Company; the approval of any contracts or transactions outside the normal course of business; the execution of any contract involving a consideration greater than xxxx within the normal course of business; the lending of money by the Company; the guarantee by the Company of the debts or obligations of any other person, firm or body corporate; any non-budgeted expenditures greater than xxxx; business plan and/or budgets. The following decisions shall be determined by a Unanimous Directors' Resolution: alterations, variations or changes to the authorized or issued capital of the Company; the salaries and bonuses of officers and directors of the Company; the issue, redemption or purchase of any Shares; and changes in the number of directors of the Company The Shareholders may pledge any of their Shares as security for any borrowings by them provided the pledgee executes an agreement, in writing, providing that the pledgee shall be subject to all of the terms of this Agreement. The board of directors shall meet at least four times during each fiscal year of the Company. Any director can call a meeting provided 10 days notice is given. Notice may be waived. During the first year from the date of this agreement, the board of directors shall meet on a monthly basis. Directors may elect to attend a board meeting by telephone conference call. Each Shareholder shall, for so long as s/he is the owner of shares of the Company devote such of his/her business, time and energy as may be reasonably required to carry on the business of the Company and the Shareholder shall use his/her best efforts, skill and abilities to promote the interests of the Company. Each Shareholder agrees that he/she will not engage, without the consent of the other Shareholders, in a business which is directly competitive to that of the Company. 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Covers scope, rules, seat, governing law, and waiver of jury trial. Free Word and PDF download.","arbitration agreement template",[179,180,181,182,183,184,185],"arbitration agreement template word","arbitration agreement template free","binding arbitration agreement","arbitration clause template","mandatory arbitration agreement","arbitration agreement sample","pre-dispute arbitration agreement",{"name":187,"credential":188,"reviewed_date":189},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":192,"legal_review_recommended":190,"signature_required":190,"notarization_required":172},"advanced",{"what_it_is":194,"when_you_need_it":195,"whats_inside":196},"An Arbitration Agreement is a legally binding contract in which two or more parties agree to resolve disputes through a private arbitration process rather than through the court system. This free Word download provides a structured, attorney-reviewed starting point covering scope, arbitration rules, seat, governing law, confidentiality, and jury-trial waiver — editable online and exportable as PDF.\n","Use it whenever you want to establish in advance how disputes will be resolved — before any conflict arises. It is typically signed alongside employment contracts, commercial agreements, service contracts, and consumer terms of service to bind both parties to arbitration as the exclusive dispute-resolution mechanism.\n","Agreement to arbitrate, scope of covered disputes, arbitration rules and administrator, seat and venue, governing law, number of arbitrators, confidentiality, waiver of class actions and jury trial, and provisions for costs and fees.\n",[198,202,206,210,214,218],{"title":199,"use_case":200,"icon_asset_id":201},"Startup founders","Protecting the company from costly litigation with early employees or co-founders","persona-startup-founder",{"title":203,"use_case":204,"icon_asset_id":205},"HR managers","Attaching arbitration clauses to employment agreements to manage workplace dispute risk","persona-hr-manager",{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"Small business owners","Adding arbitration provisions to vendor and customer contracts to avoid court costs","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"In-house counsel","Standardizing pre-dispute arbitration language across the company's contract portfolio","persona-legal-counsel",{"title":215,"use_case":216,"icon_asset_id":217},"SaaS and platform operators","Embedding arbitration and class-action waiver clauses in terms of service","persona-saas-operator",{"title":219,"use_case":220,"icon_asset_id":221},"Commercial real estate professionals","Resolving lease and property-management disputes without protracted litigation","persona-real-estate-professional",[223,227,231,235,238,241,244],{"situation":224,"recommended_template":225,"slug":226},"Standalone pre-dispute agreement with an employee before hiring","Employment Arbitration Agreement","arbitration-agreement-D856",{"situation":228,"recommended_template":229,"slug":230},"Dispute resolution clause embedded in a commercial services contract","Service Agreement with Arbitration Clause","service-agreement-D12711",{"situation":232,"recommended_template":233,"slug":234},"Consumer-facing arbitration clause within platform terms of service","Terms of Service Agreement","terms-of-service-agreement-D920",{"situation":236,"recommended_template":159,"slug":237},"Arbitration clause included in a partnership or shareholders agreement","shareholders-agreement-D1016",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":226},"Post-dispute submission to arbitration after a conflict has already arisen","Submission Agreement (Post-Dispute Arbitration)",{"situation":242,"recommended_template":243,"slug":226},"International commercial dispute with a foreign counterparty","International Arbitration Agreement (ICC Rules)",{"situation":245,"recommended_template":246,"slug":247},"Mediation as a mandatory first step before proceeding to arbitration","Mediation Agreement","mediation-agreement-D893",[249,252,255,258,261,264,267,270,273,276,279,282],{"term":250,"definition":251},"Arbitration","A private, binding dispute-resolution process in which a neutral arbitrator (or panel) hears evidence and issues a final award, replacing litigation in court.",{"term":253,"definition":254},"Arbitral Award","The final, binding decision issued by an arbitrator at the conclusion of proceedings, enforceable in court under the Federal Arbitration Act or applicable treaty.",{"term":256,"definition":257},"Seat of Arbitration","The legal jurisdiction designated as the formal home of the arbitration, which determines the procedural law governing the proceedings.",{"term":259,"definition":260},"Class Action Waiver","A provision requiring each party to pursue claims individually rather than as part of a group or class action, preventing aggregation of claims against the other party.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"Scope Clause","The section of the agreement that defines which disputes, claims, or controversies are subject to arbitration — and which, if any, are excluded.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"Arbitration Administrator","The institutional body (such as AAA, JAMS, or ICC) that administers the arbitration, provides procedural rules, and maintains a roster of arbitrators.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"Demand for Arbitration","The formal written notice one party files with the arbitration administrator to initiate proceedings when a dispute arises.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"Discovery","The pre-hearing process of exchanging evidence and information between parties; arbitration typically allows narrower discovery than court litigation.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"Confidentiality Clause","A provision requiring all parties — and the arbitrator — to keep the existence, proceedings, and outcome of the arbitration private.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Unconscionability","A legal doctrine under which a court may refuse to enforce an arbitration clause that is so one-sided or oppressive that it shocks the conscience.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)","US federal law enacted in 1925 that establishes the enforceability of written arbitration agreements and governs the confirmation and vacatur of arbitral awards.",{"term":283,"definition":284},"Waiver of Jury Trial","An explicit contractual surrender of each party's constitutional right to have a dispute decided by a jury, in favor of arbitral resolution.",[286,291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331],{"name":287,"plain_english":288,"sample_language":289,"common_mistake":290},"Parties and recitals","Identifies the full legal names of all parties to the agreement and states the underlying commercial or employment relationship that gives rise to potential disputes.","This Arbitration Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] between [PARTY A LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Company'), and [PARTY B FULL NAME] ('Counterparty') in connection with [DESCRIPTION OF UNDERLYING RELATIONSHIP].","Identifying parties by trade name or first name only. If the named party doesn't match the entity that signed the underlying contract, the arbitration clause may be unenforceable against the correct legal entity.",{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Agreement to arbitrate","The core operative clause — the parties' mutual, binding promise to submit covered disputes to arbitration instead of going to court.","The parties agree that any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, shall be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration.","Using permissive language like 'may be submitted to arbitration' rather than mandatory language like 'shall be resolved exclusively by arbitration.' Permissive clauses allow a party to elect court instead, defeating the purpose.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Scope of covered disputes","Defines precisely which types of claims are subject to arbitration — and lists any express carve-outs such as injunctive relief or small claims court.","Covered disputes include all claims arising under contract, tort, statute, regulation, or otherwise. The following are excluded from arbitration: (a) applications for emergency injunctive or equitable relief; (b) claims filed in small claims court within applicable jurisdictional limits.","Writing a scope clause so broad it captures claims the drafter never intended to arbitrate — such as personal injury claims or statutory whistleblower actions — which courts may sever and refuse to enforce.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Arbitration rules and administrator","Designates the institutional rules that govern the proceedings and the administering body responsible for appointing arbitrators and managing the process.","Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the [AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules / JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules / ICC Rules of Arbitration] as in effect at the time the demand is filed, administered by [ADMINISTRATOR NAME].","Naming an administrator without confirming it will accept jurisdiction over the type of dispute involved. AAA, JAMS, and ICC each have separate rule sets for employment, consumer, and commercial matters.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Number of arbitrators and selection","Specifies whether one arbitrator or a three-member panel will decide the case, and sets out how arbitrators are appointed if the parties cannot agree.","Disputes with a claimed value under $[X] shall be decided by a sole arbitrator. Disputes with a claimed value of $[X] or more shall be decided by a panel of three arbitrators. In either case, arbitrators shall be selected pursuant to the applicable administrator's rules.","Requiring a panel of three arbitrators for all disputes regardless of size. Three-arbitrator panels typically cost $50,000–$150,000+ in fees — disproportionate for small commercial claims and effectively denying access to arbitration.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Seat, venue, and language","Establishes the legal seat of arbitration (which fixes the governing procedural law), the physical hearing location, and the language in which proceedings will be conducted.","The seat of arbitration shall be [CITY, STATE/COUNTRY]. Hearings shall take place in [CITY] unless the arbitrator orders otherwise. All proceedings shall be conducted in the [ENGLISH] language.","Confusing the seat of arbitration with the hearing venue. The seat determines which court supervises the arbitration and which procedural law applies — choosing a seat in a jurisdiction with poor arbitration infrastructure can make the award hard to enforce.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Governing law","Designates the substantive law that applies to the merits of the dispute — distinct from the procedural law of the seat.","This Agreement and any dispute submitted to arbitration hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.","Choosing a governing law that has no reasonable connection to the parties or the transaction. Courts and arbitrators may disregard governing-law clauses selected purely to avoid mandatory consumer or employee protections.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Confidentiality","Obligates all parties, their counsel, and the arbitrator to keep the existence and outcome of the arbitration — including any award — strictly confidential.","The parties agree that the existence, content, and result of any arbitration proceeding hereunder shall be kept strictly confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of all parties, except as required by law or court order.","Omitting a confidentiality clause entirely. Without it, the opposing party can publicize the proceedings and award — eliminating one of the primary advantages of arbitration over litigation.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Class action and jury trial waiver","Requires each party to bring claims only in an individual capacity, prohibiting class or representative actions, and waives the right to a jury trial.","EACH PARTY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND AGREES THAT CLAIMS SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.","Burying the class-action waiver in boilerplate without conspicuous formatting. Courts — particularly in California — have struck down class-action waivers that were not presented clearly enough for the counterparty to understand what they were waiving.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Costs, fees, and allocation","Allocates the costs of arbitration — filing fees, arbitrator compensation, and administrative charges — between the parties, and addresses whether attorneys' fees may be awarded.","The parties shall each bear their own attorneys' fees and costs unless the arbitrator awards fees pursuant to an applicable fee-shifting statute. Administrative and arbitrator fees shall be allocated in accordance with the [ADMINISTRATOR] fee schedule, except that in employment disputes, Company shall bear all fees in excess of those a claimant would pay to file in court.","Requiring the employee or consumer to pay equal administrative and arbitrator fees without a hardship exception. Courts routinely void arbitration clauses that impose cost barriers so high the weaker party cannot practically pursue a claim.",[337,342,347,352,357,362,367,372],{"step":338,"title":339,"description":340,"tip":341},1,"Identify the parties with their full legal names","Enter the complete registered legal name of each party — not a trade name or DBA. For individuals, use the name as it appears on a government-issued ID. For entities, confirm the exact name on file with the applicable corporate registry.","Cross-reference the party names against the underlying contract (employment agreement, service agreement, etc.) to ensure they are identical — a mismatch creates an enforceability argument.",{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},2,"Define the scope of covered disputes precisely","Decide which categories of claims you want to capture — contract, tort, statutory, or all — and list any explicit carve-outs such as IP injunctive relief or small claims matters. Write the scope in plain English so it survives a plain-meaning challenge.","When in doubt, include injunctive relief as a carve-out. Courts are generally willing to grant emergency injunctions even when an arbitration clause exists, and excluding injunctive relief from the clause avoids a procedural fight when time-sensitive relief is needed.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},3,"Select an arbitration administrator and rule set","Choose AAA, JAMS, or ICC (or another recognized body) and specify the exact rule set — Commercial, Employment, or Consumer. Confirm the administrator will accept the case type before finalizing the clause.","AAA and JAMS publish their fee schedules and rule sets publicly — download the current version and attach it as an exhibit so there is no dispute about which rules apply.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},4,"Set the number of arbitrators and selection method","For disputes under $250,000, a sole arbitrator is standard and significantly cheaper. For disputes above $1M or involving complex commercial matters, a three-member panel is more appropriate. Reference the administrator's default rules for appointment if the parties cannot agree.","Specify that the arbitrator must have at least 10 years of relevant legal or industry experience to avoid being assigned a generalist with no background in the subject matter.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},5,"Designate the seat, hearing location, and language","Choose the seat of arbitration based on where enforcement of the award is most likely to occur. Set the hearing city for logistical convenience. Confirm the proceedings language — for international agreements, specify that written submissions and oral hearings will both be conducted in the named language.","For US domestic agreements, Delaware and New York are the most arbitration-friendly seats — courts there have deep familiarity with arbitral procedures and rarely interfere with awards.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},6,"State the governing law clearly","Choose the substantive law that governs the merits — typically the state where the primary business operates or where the contract was formed. Include a conflicts-of-law exclusion to prevent the arbitrator from applying another jurisdiction's rules.","In employment agreements, confirm that the chosen state's law does not restrict the arbitration clause. California, for instance, has robust worker-protection rules that can override contractual governing-law choices.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},7,"Include a conspicuous class-action waiver and jury-trial waiver","Format both waivers in bold, all-caps text and place them in a visually distinct section. Have the counterparty initial adjacent to each waiver — not just sign the last page — to confirm they reviewed and understood what they were waiving.","Some employers and platforms add a checkbox or separate acknowledgment page for waivers to create an additional record of knowing consent, which is particularly useful if the clause is challenged as unconscionable.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},8,"Have both parties sign before the underlying relationship begins","Execute the arbitration agreement on or before the date the employment, service, or commercial relationship commences. Post-commencement signatures in common-law jurisdictions require fresh consideration — a bonus, pay increase, or additional benefit — to be enforceable.","Use an eSign platform with timestamped audit trails to document when each party signed, which is critical evidence if the clause is later challenged.",[378,382,386,390,394,398],{"mistake":379,"why_it_matters":380,"fix":381},"Using permissive rather than mandatory arbitration language","Clauses that say a party 'may' submit disputes to arbitration allow either side to choose court instead, completely undermining the agreement's purpose.","Replace permissive language ('may be submitted') with mandatory language ('shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration') throughout the agreement.",{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"Omitting a class-action waiver or burying it in fine print","Without a clear class-action waiver, plaintiffs' attorneys can aggregate individual claims into a class action — transforming a contained dispute into enterprise-level litigation exposure.","Include a standalone, all-caps class-action waiver section and have the counterparty initial it separately to demonstrate knowing consent.",{"mistake":387,"why_it_matters":388,"fix":389},"Requiring equal cost-sharing in employment or consumer disputes","Courts in the US and EU routinely void arbitration clauses that impose filing or arbitrator fees so high that the weaker party cannot practically access the process — a doctrine called 'prohibitive cost.'","Include a fee-allocation clause stating that the employer or platform will bear all administrative and arbitrator fees exceeding what the claimant would pay to file in court.",{"mistake":391,"why_it_matters":392,"fix":393},"Failing to carve out emergency injunctive relief","If the agreement requires all disputes to go to arbitration with no court carve-out, a party seeking emergency injunctive relief — such as to stop misappropriation of trade secrets — faces procedural delay that can be irreparably harmful.","Add an explicit carve-out allowing either party to seek emergency injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction without waiving arbitration rights.",{"mistake":395,"why_it_matters":396,"fix":397},"Signing after the employment or commercial relationship has already started","In common-law jurisdictions, an employee or counterparty who is already performing under a contract has given no new consideration for a subsequently introduced arbitration clause, potentially making it unenforceable.","Execute the arbitration agreement on or before the relationship commences, or provide documented fresh consideration — a pay increase, signing bonus, or additional benefit — when introducing arbitration terms to an existing relationship.",{"mistake":399,"why_it_matters":400,"fix":401},"Designating an arbitration seat with poor enforcement infrastructure","Choosing a seat in a jurisdiction that is not a signatory to the New York Convention or that has hostile arbitration courts can make it impossible to enforce an award against a counterparty with assets elsewhere.","Choose a seat in a major arbitration-friendly jurisdiction — New York, London, Singapore, Paris, or Delaware — and confirm the jurisdiction is a New York Convention signatory for any cross-border arrangement.",[403,406,409,412,415,418,421,424,427],{"question":404,"answer":405},"What is an arbitration agreement?","An arbitration agreement is a written contract in which two or more parties agree to resolve future disputes through private arbitration rather than through the court system. It designates the arbitration rules, administrator, seat, and governing law in advance — before any dispute arises — so that if a conflict occurs, both parties are bound to resolve it outside of court. Arbitration agreements are generally enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act in the US and equivalent legislation in most other major jurisdictions.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"Is an arbitration agreement legally binding?","Yes, arbitration agreements are generally enforceable as binding contracts when properly executed, provided they meet basic contract requirements — mutual assent, consideration, and legal capacity. Courts in the US, Canada, the UK, and the EU will typically compel arbitration when a valid agreement exists. However, clauses that are unconscionable, lack mutuality, impose prohibitive costs, or waive unwaivable statutory rights may be voided in whole or in part by a court.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?","Mediation is a voluntary, non-binding process in which a neutral mediator helps the parties negotiate a settlement — the mediator has no power to impose a decision. Arbitration is a binding adjudicative process in which a neutral arbitrator hears evidence and issues a final, enforceable award similar to a court judgment. Many commercial agreements require mediation as a mandatory first step before a party may proceed to arbitration.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Can an arbitration agreement be challenged in court?","Yes. Courts will review arbitration agreements on limited grounds — specifically whether the agreement was formed (mutual assent, capacity, and consideration), whether the scope clause covers the dispute at issue, and whether the agreement is unconscionable or violates a non-waivable statutory right. Courts generally do not review the merits of the underlying dispute once a valid arbitration agreement is confirmed.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"What is a class-action waiver in an arbitration agreement?","A class-action waiver is a provision requiring each party to bring claims only in an individual capacity, not as part of a class or collective action. The US Supreme Court has upheld class-action waivers in arbitration agreements in a series of decisions. However, some jurisdictions — including California in certain consumer and employment contexts — apply additional scrutiny to waivers that are not presented conspicuously or that are paired with unconscionably one-sided terms.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"Do arbitration agreements apply to employment disputes?","In most US states, yes — employers may require employees to sign pre-dispute arbitration agreements covering workplace claims as a condition of employment. However, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (2022) prohibits mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims. Several states have additional restrictions on arbitrating certain employment claims. Legal advice is recommended before implementing mandatory employment arbitration.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"What happens if one party refuses to arbitrate?","If a party refuses to arbitrate a covered dispute, the other party may file a motion in court to compel arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act or applicable state or international law. Courts will generally grant the motion if a valid arbitration agreement exists and the dispute falls within its scope. The refusing party may also be liable for the other side's legal fees incurred in compelling arbitration.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"Can I appeal an arbitration award?","Arbitration awards are final and binding, with extremely limited grounds for appeal. Under the FAA, a court may vacate an award only if it was procured by fraud, the arbitrator was corrupt, the arbitrator exceeded their authority, or the arbitrator refused to hear material evidence. Courts will not overturn an award simply because the arbitrator made a legal or factual error — making thorough preparation before the hearing critical.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"Do I need a lawyer to draft an arbitration agreement?","For straightforward commercial or vendor agreements, a quality template is a practical starting point. Legal review is strongly recommended for employment arbitration agreements (given the patchwork of state restrictions), consumer-facing clauses embedded in terms of service, international commercial contracts, and any arrangement where the class-action waiver is a strategic priority. A 1–2 hour attorney review typically costs $300–$600 and can prevent an unenforceability challenge later.\n",[431,435,439,443,447,451],{"industry":432,"icon_asset_id":433,"specifics":434},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Embedded in terms of service and SaaS subscription agreements to cover platform disputes, IP ownership conflicts, and data breach liability claims at scale.",{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","FINRA arbitration is mandatory for broker-dealer disputes; commercial lenders use standalone arbitration agreements to resolve loan default and covenant breach disputes outside court.",{"industry":440,"icon_asset_id":441,"specifics":442},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Used in physician employment agreements and vendor contracts; enforceability against patients for medical malpractice claims is heavily restricted in most US states and should be avoided without specialized counsel.",{"industry":444,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"Construction and Real Estate","industry-construction","AIA contract forms include standard arbitration clauses for construction disputes; lease agreements for commercial properties commonly require arbitration for rent-dispute and breach-of-covenant claims.",{"industry":448,"icon_asset_id":449,"specifics":450},"Retail / E-commerce","industry-retail","Consumer-facing platforms embed arbitration and class-action waiver clauses in checkout terms to manage product liability and return-policy disputes at scale.",{"industry":452,"icon_asset_id":453,"specifics":454},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, consultancies, and accounting practices include arbitration clauses in engagement letters to resolve fee disputes and malpractice claims privately.",[456,460,462,465],{"vs":457,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":459},"Litigation (no agreement)","D{PLACEHOLDER_ID}","Without an arbitration agreement, disputes proceed through the public court system — with full discovery, jury trials, public dockets, and appeals that can take 2–5 years. Arbitration is typically faster (6–18 months), private, and final. Litigation is appropriate when a party needs the precedential or public nature of a court ruling, or when injunctive relief is urgently required.",{"vs":246,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":461},"A mediation agreement initiates a voluntary, non-binding negotiation facilitated by a neutral mediator — no decision is imposed. An arbitration agreement commits both parties to a binding adjudicatory process with a final enforceable award. Many contracts use both in sequence: mandatory mediation first, then arbitration if mediation fails.",{"vs":463,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":464},"Dispute Resolution Clause (embedded)","A dispute resolution clause is a single provision embedded within a larger contract (such as a service agreement or employment contract) rather than a standalone document. A standalone arbitration agreement provides greater specificity, is easier for both parties to locate and sign separately, and is generally more defensible if challenged because it demonstrates the party's knowing consent to arbitration as a distinct obligation.",{"vs":466,"vs_template_id":467,"summary":468},"Non-Disclosure Agreement","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","An NDA protects confidential information from disclosure and creates obligations of secrecy. An arbitration agreement governs how disputes are resolved — it does not protect information. Many commercial relationships require both: an NDA to protect sensitive data and an arbitration agreement to ensure any breach of the NDA is resolved privately rather than in a public courtroom.",{"use_template":470,"template_plus_review":474,"custom_drafted":478},{"best_for":471,"cost":472,"time":473},"Standard commercial vendor agreements, small business service contracts, and straightforward B2B arrangements in a single domestic jurisdiction","Free","30–45 minutes",{"best_for":475,"cost":476,"time":477},"Employment arbitration agreements, consumer-facing terms with class-action waivers, or contracts crossing multiple US states with varying enforceability rules","$300–$600","1–3 days",{"best_for":479,"cost":480,"time":481},"International commercial arbitration, financial services and regulated-industry disputes, or high-value agreements where the class-action waiver is strategically critical","$1,500–$5,000+","1–3 weeks",[483,488,493,498],{"code":484,"name":485,"flag_asset_id":486,"note":487},"us","United States","flag-us","The Federal Arbitration Act governs most commercial and employment arbitration agreements and strongly favors enforcement. However, the 2022 Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act carves out sexual misconduct claims from mandatory arbitration. California imposes some of the strictest requirements — including mandatory cost-shifting to employers and restrictions on unconscionable class-action waivers. Several other states have enacted laws limiting employment arbitration; check state-specific rules before deploying a standard form.",{"code":489,"name":490,"flag_asset_id":491,"note":492},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Arbitration in Canada is governed provincially — the International Commercial Arbitration Act (modeled on the UNCITRAL Model Law) applies to cross-border disputes, while domestic arbitration is governed by provincial statutes such as Ontario's Arbitration Act, 1991. Employment arbitration agreements are generally enforceable for non-union employees, but courts will scrutinize clauses that waive statutory minimum employment standards. Quebec applies the Civil Code alongside the Code of Civil Procedure for arbitration matters.",{"code":494,"name":495,"flag_asset_id":496,"note":497},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","The Arbitration Act 1996 governs arbitration in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland; Scotland has separate legislation. The UK is a strong pro-arbitration jurisdiction — London is one of the world's premier arbitration seats. Consumer arbitration agreements are subject to the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which may render mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer contracts unfair and unenforceable. Employment arbitration is significantly restricted — most statutory employment claims must be heard by an Employment Tribunal.",{"code":499,"name":500,"flag_asset_id":501,"note":502},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU member states vary significantly in their approach to arbitration — Paris, Amsterdam, and Stockholm are major seats with well-developed arbitration regimes. The Brussels I Recast Regulation excludes arbitration from its scope, meaning enforcement of EU-seated awards relies on the New York Convention and national law. Consumer arbitration is heavily restricted under EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms; mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses in B2C contracts are frequently voided by national courts. GDPR considerations apply where arbitration proceedings involve personal data.",[467,230,504,505,506,237,507,508,509,510,511,512],"independent-contractor-agreement-D160","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","terms-and-conditions-D12667","settlement-agreement-D916","cease-and-desist-letter-D12916","partnership-agreement-D12551","confidentiality-agreement-D950","legal-service-agreement-D14001","master-service-agreement-D12657",{"emit_how_to":190,"emit_defined_term":190},{"primary_folder":94,"secondary_folder":515,"document_type":516,"industry":517,"business_stage":518,"tags":519,"confidence":524},"transfers-terminations-and-releases","agreement","general","all-stages",[520,521,516,522,523],"contract","legal","arbitration","dispute-resolution",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is an Arbitration Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Arbitration Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract in which two or more parties agree to resolve any disputes that arise between them through private arbitration rather than through the public court system. Instead of filing a lawsuit, a party initiates proceedings by filing a demand for arbitration with a designated administrator — such as the American Arbitration Association, JAMS, or the ICC — and a neutral arbitrator (or panel) hears the evidence and issues a final, enforceable award. The agreement is executed before any dispute arises, giving both parties certainty about how future conflicts will be handled and eliminating the unpredictability of litigation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Arbitration agreements are used as standalone documents or embedded as clauses within employment contracts, commercial service agreements, platform terms of service, and shareholder agreements. They specify the scope of covered disputes, the applicable arbitration rules, the seat and governing law, the number of arbitrators, confidentiality obligations, and — critically — waivers of class actions and jury trials. In the United States, arbitration agreements are generally enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act, which reflects a strong federal policy favoring arbitration as an alternative to litigation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a pre-dispute arbitration agreement in place, any conflict with an employee, vendor, customer, or business partner defaults to public court litigation — a process that typically takes two to five years, costs tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees and discovery, and plays out on a public docket accessible to competitors, press, and regulators. A properly drafted arbitration agreement replaces that exposure with a faster, private, and final process that both parties have agreed to in advance. It eliminates jury trials, limits discovery costs, and — with a class-action waiver — prevents individual claims from being aggregated into enterprise-threatening class litigation. For SaaS platforms and consumer-facing businesses in particular, the class-action waiver alone can be the difference between a manageable individual claim and a multi-million-dollar representative action. This template gives you a structured, attorney-reviewed starting point that covers every material term, so you can deploy consistent arbitration language across your contracts without drafting from scratch each time.\u003C/p>\n",1781186037108]