Common use of Conciliation or Mediation Clause in Contracts

Conciliation or Mediation. The Parties to a dispute may, but need not, refer a dispute to the Court for purposes of attempting a conciliation or mediation thereof, in which event the rules and practices of the Court relating to conciliation or mediation shall apply. The failure to attempt or complete conciliation or mediation proceedings shall in no event prevent a Party from instituting arbitration proceedings in accordance with Section 17.3 of this Agreement.

Conciliation or Mediation. The Parties Partners to a dispute may, but need not, refer a dispute to the Court for purposes of attempting a conciliation or mediation thereof, in which event the rules and practices of the Court relating to conciliation or mediation shall apply. The failure to attempt or complete conciliation or mediation proceedings shall in no event prevent a Party Partner from instituting arbitration proceedings in accordance with Section 17.3 of this Agreement16.8.3 hereof.