Mediation Agreement
A mediation agreement is a contract to participate in a structured negotiation assisted by a neutral mediator, often with confidentiality protections for settlement discussions. Use this when disputing parties agree to try mediation first in a contract dispute or workplace issue. It binds confidentiality of statements made in sessions and splits mediator costs.
What's included
A ready-to-use mediation agreement covering dispute description and parties, mediator selection or appointment process, confidentiality of mediation communications, 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
- Dispute description and parties
- Mediator selection or appointment process
- Confidentiality of mediation communications
- Fee sharing and scheduling
- Good-faith participation expectations
- Non-binding outcome unless written settlement signed
What you'll fill in
[Party A][Party B][Dispute Summary][Mediator Name if Known][Fee Split][Mediation Deadline][Governing Law]Legal summary
Mediation does not decide the case unless parties sign a settlement; statements in mediation are typically inadmissible in court if confidentiality applies. Either party may stop but may face contractual consequences if mediation was mandatory.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Mediation 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 Mediation 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 Mediation 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 Mediation 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.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill before suing on a vendor breach with 30-day mediation window.”
“Split mediator fees 50/50 with cap at $5K each.”
“Preserve right to litigate if mediation fails.”
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.