Arbitration Agreement
An arbitration agreement is a contract clause or standalone pact requiring parties to resolve specified disputes through binding arbitration rather than litigation. Use this in B2B contracts to route commercial disputes to private arbitration. It specifies seat, rules, arbitrator count, and whether injunctive relief stays available in court.
What's included
A ready-to-use arbitration agreement covering scope of disputes covered, arbitration rules and administering body, seat/venue and number of arbitrators, with signature fields already placed for Party A and Party B. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Scope of disputes covered
- Arbitration rules and administering body
- Seat/venue and number of arbitrators
- Language and discovery limits
- Fee allocation between parties
- Confidentiality of proceedings if desired
What you'll fill in
[Party A][Party B][Effective Date][Arbitration Rules (e.g., AAA Commercial)][Seat City/State][Number of Arbitrators][Governing Law]Legal summary
Binding arbitration waives jury trial for covered claims; award is enforceable like a judgment subject to limited review. Some consumer or employment contexts restrict mandatory arbitration.
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FAQ
Is this Arbitration Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Arbitration Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Party A and Party B — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Arbitration Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Arbitration Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
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