Common use of Arbitration Confidentiality Clause in Contracts

Arbitration Confidentiality. The arbitration proceedings and award shall be kept strictly confidential between us, and except for our own representatives on a need to know basis, will not be disclosed to any other person or entity, unless disclosure is necessary for the preparation and conduct of the hearing on the merits, or in a judicially filed application for a preliminary injunction, or in any confirmation hearing of or motion to vacate the arbitrator's award in a court of competent jurisdiction, or in proceedings to enforce a judgment based upon the confirmed award.