Prior to the implementation of arbitration procedures, the parties may at any time seek to settle any dispute in accordance with the AFA Mediation Rules.

1°) The parties may provide the following mediation clause:

2°) The parties may also choose the following clause which combine mediation and arbitration:

3°) In any cases, including in the absence of mediation agreement, the parties wishing to use mediation may sign a report on the implementation of mediation.

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Hereinafter «Parties»

Statement of contractual relations and litigation

The parties agree on submitting their dispute to a mediator nominated in accordance to the AFA Mediation Rules^(1). He has to assist them in reaching an agreement.

In accordance to these rules, it is understood that de mediation will be strictly confidential. The Parties and the Mediator will not disclose any information, written and oral communications, any draft resolutions provided to them in the course of or for the purposes of the mediation. They undertake not to rely at a later stage, in the course of arbitration or judicial proceedings, on information or documents obtained during the mediation process.

Date and place of the agreement

Signature of Parties

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