{"id":2239,"date":"2024-11-20T14:22:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T14:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viac.hofmann.solutions\/mediation\/anlassbezogenes-mediationsverfahren\/"},"modified":"2025-02-24T09:53:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:53:35","slug":"model-clause-2-agreement-to-refer-an-existing-dispute-to-mediaton","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.viac.eu\/en\/mediation-basics\/mediation-clauses\/model-clause-2-agreement-to-refer-an-existing-dispute-to-mediaton\/","title":{"rendered":"Model Clause 2: Agreement to Refer an Existing Dispute to Mediation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#ffffff 17%|rgba(112,112,112,0.3) 17%|rgba(112,112,112,0.3) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; 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header_text_color=&#8221;#0B0B0B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 itemprop=\"headline\">Model Clause 2: Agreement to Refer an Existing Dispute to Mediation<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; content__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; content__hover=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>Hinsichtlich aller Streitigkeiten oder Anspr\u00fcche, die sich aus oder im Zusammenhang mit diesem Vertrag ergeben, einschlie\u00dflich Streitigkeiten \u00fcber dessen G\u00fcltigkeit, Verletzung, Aufl\u00f6sung oder Nichtigkeit, wird zun\u00e4chst ein Verfahren nach der Mediationsordnung (\u201eWiener Mediationsregeln\u201c) der Internationalen Schiedsinstitution der Wirtschaftskammer \u00d6sterreich (VIAC) durchgef\u00fchrt.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Werden innerhalb einer Frist von %9160%93<span style=%22color: #c10525;%22><sup>1<\/sup> <\/span>Tagen ab Einleitung des Verfahrens nach den Wiener Mediationsregeln die Streitigkeiten nicht g\u00fctlich beigelegt oder die Anspr\u00fcche nicht gekl\u00e4rt, werden sie nach der Schiedsordnung (\u201eWiener Regeln\u201c) des VIAC von einem oder drei gem\u00e4\u00df diesen Regeln bestellten Schiedsrichtern endg\u00fcltig entschieden.<span style=%22color: #c10525;%22><sup>2<\/sup><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22><sup>1<\/sup><\/span> oder einer anderen von den Parteien schriftlich vereinbarten Frist<br \/><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22><sup>2<\/sup> <\/span>siehe die m\u00f6glichen erg\u00e4nzenden Vereinbarungen zur Schiedsklausel<\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>Parties may wish to stipulate the following in the mediation clause:<br \/><\/span><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>(1) <\/span><span color=%22#b1001d%22>the number of mediators or other third-party neutrals (e.g. one or two);<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>(2)<\/span> the language(s) to be used in the proceedings (Article 6 Vienna Investment Mediation Rules);<\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>(3)<\/span> the substantive law applicable to the contractual relationship, the substantive law applicable to the mediation agreement, and the rules applicable to the proceedings (Article 1 paragraph 3 Vienna Investment Mediation Rules);<\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>(4)<\/span> the admissibility of parallel proceedings (Article 10 Vienna Investment Mediation Rules);<\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>5)<\/span> the interruption of the statue of limitations or waiver to invoke the statute of limitations for a specific period of time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><em>The parties agree with regard to all disputes or claims in connection with the specific dispute described below to conduct mediation proceedings in accordance with the Rules of Mediation (\u201cVienna Mediation Rules\u201d) of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (VIAC): <\/em>[description of the dispute].<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; content__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; content__hover=&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>Hinsichtlich aller Streitigkeiten oder Anspr\u00fcche, die sich aus oder im Zusammenhang mit diesem Vertrag ergeben, einschlie\u00dflich Streitigkeiten \u00fcber dessen G\u00fcltigkeit, Verletzung, Aufl\u00f6sung oder Nichtigkeit, wird zun\u00e4chst ein Verfahren nach der Mediationsordnung (\u201eWiener Mediationsregeln\u201c) der Internationalen Schiedsinstitution der Wirtschaftskammer \u00d6sterreich (VIAC) durchgef\u00fchrt.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Werden innerhalb einer Frist von %9160%93<span style=%22color: #c10525;%22><sup>1<\/sup> <\/span>Tagen ab Einleitung des Verfahrens nach den Wiener Mediationsregeln die Streitigkeiten nicht g\u00fctlich beigelegt oder die Anspr\u00fcche nicht gekl\u00e4rt, werden sie nach der Schiedsordnung (\u201eWiener Regeln\u201c) des VIAC von einem oder drei gem\u00e4\u00df diesen Regeln bestellten Schiedsrichtern endg\u00fcltig entschieden.<span style=%22color: #c10525;%22><sup>2<\/sup><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22><sup>1<\/sup><\/span> oder einer anderen von den Parteien schriftlich vereinbarten Frist<br \/><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22><sup>2<\/sup> <\/span>siehe die m\u00f6glichen erg\u00e4nzenden Vereinbarungen zur Schiedsklausel<\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>Parties may wish to stipulate the following in the mediation clause:<br \/><\/span><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>(1) <\/span><span color=%22#b1001d%22>the number of mediators or other third-party neutrals (e.g. one or two);<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>(2)<\/span> the language(s) to be used in the proceedings (Article 6 Vienna Investment Mediation Rules);<\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>(3)<\/span> the substantive law applicable to the contractual relationship, the substantive law applicable to the mediation agreement, and the rules applicable to the proceedings (Article 1 paragraph 3 Vienna Investment Mediation Rules);<\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>(4)<\/span> the admissibility of parallel proceedings (Article 10 Vienna Investment Mediation Rules);<\/p>\n<p><span style=%22color: #c10525;%22>5)<\/span> the interruption of the statue of limitations or waiver to invoke the statute of limitations for a specific period of time.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c10525;\">The parties may also wish to stipulate the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(1) Number of Mediators<br \/>(<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>(if more than one mediator is agreed upon)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The number of mediators shall be: [insert number (e.g. two)].<br \/>The rules of appointment apply to each mediator.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(2) Location of the Mediation Sessions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The location of the mediation sessions shall be:<br \/>\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [insert location].<br \/>\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0determined by the mediator.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(3) Language<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The language(s) to be used in the mediation proceedings is\/are: [insert language(s)].<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(4) Appointment of the Mediator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The mediator[s] shall be<br \/>\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [insert name(s)], subject to confirmation by the Secretary General of VIAC or the VIAC Board in accordance with the Vienna Mediation Rules. If they are not confirmed, the appointment shall be made in accordance with the Vienna Mediation Rules.<br \/>\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 jointly nominated by the parties. If the parties do not agree on the mediator[s], the appointment shall be made by the VIAC Board in accordance with the Vienna Mediation Rules.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(5) Qualifications of the Mediator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The mediator[s] shall have<br \/>\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the appropriate qualifications to perform their function[s].<br \/>\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the appropriate qualifications as well as the following qualifications: [insert qualifications specified by the parties].<br \/>If the VIAC Board appoints, the appropriate qualifications shall be deemed to be given if the mediator[s] are listed on the VIAC List of Practitioners in International Mediation and ADR and the VIAC Board has no doubts as to the ability of the mediator[s] to duly carry out their mandate.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(6) Supplementary Arbitral Proceedings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The parties agree that, if one party wishes to resolve their disputes or claims outside of mediation, these shall be finally settled in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration (Vienna Rules) of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (VIAC) by one or three arbitrators appointed in accordance with these Rules.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(7) Exclusion of Parallel Proceedings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The parties agree to first refer any disputes or claims under this agreement to mediation. Only if it has not been resolved by mediation within [insert a time limit (e.g. 90 days up to a maximum of six months)] from commencing the proceedings as defined in the Vienna Mediation Rules, this dispute or claim may be initiated or continued in court, arbitral, or other proceedings with the exception of proceedings to obtain provisional or protective measures.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Model Clause 2: Agreement to Refer an Existing Dispute to MediationThe parties agree with regard to all disputes or claims in connection with the specific dispute described below to conduct mediation proceedings in accordance with the Rules of Mediation (\u201cVienna Mediation Rules\u201d) of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (VIAC): [description of the dispute].The parties may also wish to stipulate the following: (1) Number of Mediators((if more than one mediator is agreed upon) The number of mediators shall be: [insert number (e.g. two)].The rules of appointment apply to each mediator. (2) Location of the Mediation Sessions The location of the mediation sessions shall be:\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [insert location].\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0determined by the mediator. (3) Language The language(s) to be used in the mediation proceedings is\/are: [insert language(s)]. (4) Appointment of the Mediator The mediator[s] shall be\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [insert name(s)], subject to confirmation by the Secretary General of VIAC or the VIAC Board in accordance with the Vienna Mediation Rules. If they are not confirmed, the appointment shall be made in accordance with the Vienna Mediation Rules.\u25a1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 jointly nominated by the parties. 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