Common use of Hierarchy of Dispute Resolution Procedures Clause in Contracts

Hierarchy of Dispute Resolution Procedures. Any dispute, controversy, or claim, whether based on contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentations, or any other legal theory between the Company, on the one hand, and you, on the other hand (a “Dispute”), that arises out of or relates to this Agreement or any obligations or related services to be provided under this Agreement, shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures described in this Section 9(j). In the case of a Dispute, the parties shall establish an internal hierarchy to facilitate resolution of any Dispute as set forth below: (A) Upon written request of the Company or you , the Company shall appoint one designated representative and you shall either represent yourself or appoint one designated representative whose task it shall be to meet for the purpose of endeavoring to resolve such Dispute. Before any initial meeting, the designated representative shall provide to each party written notice of any Dispute, which notice shall include a detailed description of the claim or dispute sufficient to allow a full analysis and complete response. Each party shall exercise good faith in providing its response to any claim or dispute, in advance of the first meeting between designated representatives. The designated representatives shall meet as often as the parties reasonably deem necessary to discuss the Dispute in an effort to resolve the Dispute without the necessity of any further proceeding. (B) The Company and you shall negotiate in good faith in an attempt to resolve the Dispute for a period of not greater than sixty (60) days after notice of the Dispute is received by the parties.

Hierarchy of Dispute Resolution Procedures. Any dispute, controversy, or claim, whether based on contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentations, or any other legal theory between the Company, on the one hand, and you, on the other hand (a “Dispute”), that arises out of or relates to this Agreement or any obligations or related services to be provided under this Agreement, shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures described in this Section 9(j)7.12. In the case of a Dispute, the parties shall establish an internal hierarchy to facilitate resolution of any Dispute as set forth below: (Ai) Upon written request of the Company or you , the Company shall appoint one designated representative and you shall either represent yourself or appoint one designated representative whose task it shall be to meet for the purpose of endeavoring to resolve such Dispute. Before any initial meeting, the designated representative shall provide to each party written notice of any Dispute, which notice shall include a detailed description of the claim or dispute sufficient to allow a full analysis and complete response. Each party shall exercise good faith in providing its response to any claim or dispute, in advance of the first meeting between designated representatives. The designated representatives shall meet as often as the parties reasonably deem necessary to discuss the Dispute in an effort to resolve the Dispute without the necessity of any further proceeding. (Bii) The Company and you shall negotiate in good faith in an attempt to resolve the Dispute for a period of not greater than sixty (60) days after notice of the Dispute is received by the parties.